The art therapist as social activist
Art therapy is connected to social activities and this is because an art therapist is also a social activist. A therapist is aware of the interconnectivity between a individual and the social imbalance. "This awareness and commitment should not be underestimated." (Kaplan, 31) An art therapist, who is also known as social activist, give most of their priority to the society that is voiceless, who are challenged and who are seek wholeness in divided relationships. The activist-therapist takes time to understand the political neutrality and therapeutic passivity and serves as the oppression and injustice.
Art therapy is connected to social activities and this is because an art therapist is also a social activist. A therapist is aware of the interconnectivity between a individual and the social imbalance. "This awareness and commitment should not be underestimated." (Kaplan, 31) An art therapist, who is also known as social activist, give most of their priority to the society that is voiceless, who are challenged and who are seek wholeness in divided relationships. The activist-therapist takes time to understand the political neutrality and therapeutic passivity and serves as the oppression and injustice.
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