This four-part series, produced in partnership with the Australian New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA) and hosted by clinical psychologist, Professor Mark Creamer, explores the practice of creative arts therapy.

In episode two, Mark is joined by Dr Henry Bowen, research and training lead for Military and Emergency Services Health Australia; Naomi Pears-Scown, creative arts therapist, clinical supervisor, and academic; and Associate Professor Drew Bird, Dramatherapist and Head of Creative Arts Therapies at the University of Melbourne. 

Together they explore the history and origins of creative arts therapies, drawing on examples from their own practices to delve into various modalities such as art, drama, dance and writing. They explain the core competencies and qualifications of becoming a creative arts therapist, including what’s required to become and stay registered.

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