Exploring the Integration of Technology in Art Therapy: Insights From Interviews With Art Therapists

Abstract As technology’s role in health grows, its potential application in art therapy has also been explored. Existing studies provide broad overviews of technological tools in art therapy yet lacking a thorough examination of their purpose and impact. This brief report, through semi-structured interviews with 20 art therapists from the American Art Therapy Association, examines art therapists’ technology integration into their practice. We identify advantages and disadvantages of using technology across three key categories: clinical management, session planning, and therapeutic interventions. This report aims at understanding the current technological practices of art therapists concluding with a brief description of potential contribution of this work to the field of art therapy.