Self-awareness and personal growth are indicators of healing in art therapy practice, but by the same token, are important qualities for an art therapist to possess as well. My grandmother modeled the kind of compassion and dedication it takes to be a therapist, inspiring me from a young age to look for ways to improve the well being of those around me. My first exposure to art therapy opened my eyes to a possible path that would fulfill my desires to help others resolve both internal and external conflicts they may encounter. But after uncovering my subliminal passion for art, I did research and discovered that art therapy could be a career in and of itself, not just a technique that I could occasionally utilize during traditional psychotherapy.
