At first, my impression of Behavioral Therapy and Art Therapy was that these methods of therapy are incompatible. Behavioral Therapy is structured, short term, and focused on changing specific behaviors, which it may appear as a dampener to creative and emotive processes. Behavioral Therapy though, can be very useful for Art Therapy interventions. I realized while reading and learning more about Behavioral Therapy, that this approach is one my peers and myself use often, especially at Head Start. Behavioral Therapy, is suited for a wide range of ages and disorders. It is empirically supported, as it is easier to quantify than other therapy approaches. It provides several techniques and interventions that I would utilize in the therapy setting.
