Do therapists take notes after session?

Therapists may want to jot down a few notes for supervision about key interventions they made or themes that the patient brought up. These notes, however, are best done after the session before the next patient arrives or later in the day.”

Can I ask my therapist for my notes?

Whatever the reason, you need to be clear in your explanation to your therapist. There is no point in making threats if the state and federal laws prohibit you access. Be persistent, if needed, but be reasonable. In some cases, a therapist may be willing to review the notes with you on a one-on-one basis.

What can I do during an art therapy session?

During your art therapy sessions, your therapist may ask you to try specific activities. These are designed to help you explore your emotions and feelings in a new, creative way. If there is anything you would particularly like to do, be sure to let your therapist know so they can help you.

What happens to the client’s artwork in therapy?

In therapy, the client is creating this art and exploring it in a safe place (the office/studio) with the support of a therapist. Taken out of this safe context, some artwork can be very upsetting and emotionally triggering to clients later.

What is artart therapy?

ART therapy is a “Manualized” protocol, meaning each therapist is taught how to proceed through an ART therapy session following a step-by-step procedure. The therapist is in control of which step the client is working on and the order of the steps. However, the client is always in complete control of the content of their experience.

Is it safe to store art in your therapy practice?

Another piece to be aware of is that art therapists generally consider the art to be a piece of the medical record, just like progress notes. So if art is left behind after treatment ends, you should continue to store it safely as long as you store the client’s records.