1. 藝術治療就是運用藝術創作歷程，協助你解決煩惱、化危機為轉機，過得更好。
AATA（美國藝術治療協會）：『藝術治療是一種心理健康專業。運用藝術創作歷程，協助各年齡層的人增進生理、心理、及情緒健康。藝術治療的基本信念認為創作歷程涉及藝術性的自我表達，將能幫助人們解決衝突和問題，發展人際技能、行為、減低焦慮；增進自信、自我覺察及達到頓悟。
Art therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. It is based on the belief that the creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and achieve insight.』
2. 藝術治療老少皆宜，藉由進行繪畫、雕塑、攝影、藝術欣賞等創造性活動，幫助你增進心理調適力，面對生命的種種挑戰，轉危為安。

ＡＡＴＡ：『藝術治療整合了人類發展、視覺藝術（素描、彩繪、雕塑、及其他藝術形式）、療育性創作歷程、諮商、心理治療。藝術治療運用於於兒童、青少年、成人、年長者、團體和家庭中，以協助各種議題：焦慮、憂鬱、其他心理及情緒問題及疾病；物質濫用及成癮；家庭及親密關係議題、家暴及兒虐、其他與疾病或身心障礙相關的社會心理困難；創傷及失落；生理、認知、神經及其他與生理疾病相關的社會心理困境。
Art therapy integrates the fields of human development, visual art (drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art forms), and the creative process with models of counseling and psychotherapy. Art therapy is used with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, groups, and families to assess and treat the following: anxiety, depression, and other mental and emotional problems and disorders; substance abuse and other addictions; family and relationship issues; abuse and domestic violence; social and emotional difficulties related to disability and illness; trauma and loss; physical, cognitive, and neurological problems; and psychosocial difficulties related to medical illness.』
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台灣藝術治療師目前或為自由工作，對社福機構提供個別、團體藝術治療，對社工、教師、心理師等提供藝術治療培訓、督導，也對一般人推廣療育性的藝術創作課程，亦有少數藝術治療師在醫院工作。
AATA：『美國藝術治療在以下地方提供服務：醫院、診所、公共及社區機構、社福機構、教育單位、企業界、私人執業。
Art therapy programs are found in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics, public and community agencies, wellness centers, educational institutions, businesses, and private practices. 』
4. 藝術治療師是一種保育類動物，為數稀少，養成不易。需要藝術與心理治療領域的訓練，及永無止盡的實務工作經驗。
ＡＡＴＡ：『藝術治療師在藝術至治療兩方面，皆受過專業訓練。他們在人類發展、心理理論、臨床工作、靈性、多元文化、藝術創作傳統、及藝術的療育力量等各方面皆有所理解。藝術治療師運用藝術作為治療方法、評估、及研究，亦對其他心理相關領域提供諮詢。
Art therapists are professionals trained in both art and therapy. They are knowledgeable about human development, psychological theories, clinical practice, spiritual, multicultural and artistic traditions, and the healing potential of art. They use art in treatment, assessment and research, and provide consultations to allied professionals.
Art therapists are masters level professionals who hold a degree in art therapy or a related field. Educational requirements include: theories of art therapy, counseling, and psychotherapy; ethics and standards of practice; assessment and evaluation; individual, group, and family techniques; human and creative development; multicultural issues; research methods; and practicum experiences in clinical, community, and/or other settings. Art therapists are skilled in the application of a variety of art modalities (drawing, painting, sculpture, and other media) for assessment and treatment.』
專業認同
美國藝術治療從五六Ｏ年代開始發展，至今已經相對較為成熟及普及。美國的藝術治療師目前由協會認證，非國家執照，在各州被認可情形不一。台灣藝術治療的發展，現在還算是初起階段，也未建立認證制度。目前心理師執照逐漸普及情形之下，在國家心理健康資源分配中，位居弱勢，也考驗著藝術治療師的專業自我認同。
未來台灣藝術治療師，是否要進行政治運作，走向專業認證，或是因時因地以各種不同職稱或面貌工作，可謂考驗藝術治療師個人及集體的眼光及智慧。