1st Edition
The Business of Art Therapy Navigating Career Paths, Creativity, and the Changing Landscape of the Field
1. The Palette of Realities: Art Therapy's Economic Realities and Inspirational Landscape
Cheryl Walpole Tiku
2. Expanding the Practice: A Path Toward Consulting and Training Facilitation
Deborah Rice
3. Navigating the Global Canvas: Exploring the Possibilities of International Art Therapy
Julia Volonts
4. The Art Therapist Entrepreneur: From Person to Practice, Becoming the Business
Christen Meyer
5. Weaving Career Stability: The Traveling Art Therapist: How to Build a Creative Business from Anywhere
Emily Sharp
6. Open House Brooklyn: Community Arts Initiative and Expanding the Role of Art Therapist
Melissa Diaz
7. Nature to Nurture: Art Therapy and Animal Assisted Therapies and Interventions Beginnings and Possibilities
Alix Sugarman
8. Shifting Pieces, Creating New Images: How One Creative Arts Therapist Became a Hospital Workforce Wellness Leader
Karen Codd
Biography
Cheryl Walpole Tiku, LPC, LCAT, LPAT, ATR‑BC, is a licensed therapist and consultant whose work spans private practice, program development, and digital mental health innovation.
"A uniquely honest exploration of the field of art therapy, viewed through various lenses by experienced art therapists. This collaborative book offers a thoughtful and in-depth examination of the profession and its distinctive challenges, along with insightful ideas for addressing them. Both novice and seasoned art therapists will find this a valuable and informative resource."
Sarah Balascio, ATR-BC, MPS, MEd, author of Art Therapy Directives: An Intervention Toolbox
"Essential, honest, and industry-savvy. This collection maps the real economics of art therapy and showcases clinicians creatively building sustainable, values-aligned careers. A rare blend of candor, and practical know-how."
Briana MacWilliam, ATR-BC, LCAT, licensed and board-certified creative arts therapist, attachment coach, author, educator, and founder of Soul-Centered Security®
"This engaging and candid collection of contributions by trailblazing and entrepreneurial CATs presents a wide array of practical and inspiring paths toward professional success. Useful for those entering the field, as well as those already in it, this book holds all the information you didn’t learn in grad school but should have!"
Nadia Jenefsky, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, clinical director and co-founder of NYCT, Brooklyn, NY
