ABSTRACT
Genuine art work requires organization which involves many and perhaps all of the cognitive operations known from theoretical thinking. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is not only a meticulous treatment modality, but also an effective and viable approach to art therapy. The longevity of CBT is due to the commitment to research each CBT technique. Art therapy is one of several experiential modes of treatment, including the creative arts therapies as well as recreation therapies, which include equine interventions. Experiential treatments engage the client in participating in a creative activity that embodies therapeutic value. Manipulating art materials can assist in advancing self and environmental awareness. Art therapists borrow theory and therapeutic models from several educational and psychological sources, and have applied these borrowed concepts to art therapy practice. The belief that CBT interventions do not have a place in the practice of art therapy still exists today.
