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ART THERAPIE [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-09-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spontaneous art teacher - therapy
1, record 1, English, spontaneous%20art%20teacher%20%2D%20therapy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- professeur d’art spontané-thérapie
1, record 1, French, professeur%20d%26rsquo%3Bart%20spontan%C3%A9%2Dth%C3%A9rapie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- professeure d’art spontané-thérapie 1, record 1, French, professeure%20d%26rsquo%3Bart%20spontan%C3%A9%2Dth%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Clinical Psychology
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Art Therapy Association
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Art%20Therapy%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CATA 1, record 2, English, CATA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA) was founded in 1977 by Dr. Martin A. Fischer as a non-profit organization to promote the profession of Art Therapy in Canada. 1, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Art%20Therapy%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Psychologie clinique
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne d’art thérapie
1, record 2, French, Association%20canadienne%20d%26rsquo%3Bart%20th%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association canadienne d'art thérapie fut fondée en 1977 par le Dr. Martin A. Fisher. Il s'agit d'un organisme à but non lucratif qui vise à promouvoir et à contribuer au développement de l'art thérapie au Canada. 1, record 2, French, - Association%20canadienne%20d%26rsquo%3Bart%20th%C3%A9rapie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[L'art thérapie ou thérapie par l'art est un] ensemble de modes et techniques utilisés en pathologie mentale à des fins occupationnelles, sociothérapiques ou psychothérapiques, issus des différents domaines artistiques. 2, record 2, French, - Association%20canadienne%20d%26rsquo%3Bart%20th%C3%A9rapie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-07-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- art therapy
1, record 3, English, art%20therapy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Art Therapy is a human service profession that utilizes art media, images, the creative art process and patient/client responses to the created products as reflections of an individual's development, abilities, personality, interests, concerns and conflicts. 1, record 3, English, - art%20therapy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Art Therapy practice is based on knowledge of human developmental and psychological theories which are implemented in the full spectrum of models of assessment and treatment including educational, psychodynamic, cognitive, transpersonal and other therapeutic means of reconciling emotional conflicts, fostering self-awareness, developing social skills, managing behavior, solving problems, reducing anxiety, aiding reality orientation and increasing self-esteem. 1, record 3, English, - art%20therapy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- art-thérapie
1, record 3, French, art%2Dth%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- art thérapie 2, record 3, French, art%20th%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
- arthérapie 3, record 3, French, arth%C3%A9rapie
feminine noun
- thérapie par l'art 3, record 3, French, th%C3%A9rapie%20par%20l%27art
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de modes et techniques utilisés en pathologie mentale à des fins occupationnelles, sociothérapiques ou psychothérapiques, issus des différents domaines artistiques. 4, record 3, French, - art%2Dth%C3%A9rapie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-05-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Psychology (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Art Therapy Association
1, record 4, English, British%20Columbia%20Art%20Therapy%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BCATA 1, record 4, English, BCATA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The British Columbia Art Therapy Association (BCATA) was founded in 1978 to foster the professional development of art therapy in British Columbia. The Association acts as a provincial voice governing the standards and practice of the profession and its practitioners. 1, record 4, English, - British%20Columbia%20Art%20Therapy%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Art Therapy Association
1, record 4, French, British%20Columbia%20Art%20Therapy%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- BCATA 1, record 4, French, BCATA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Association d’art thérapie de la Colombie-Britannique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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