Which credential ensures that an art therapist has completed a graduate-level program in art therapy and completed supervised post-graduate clinical experience?

• A. Therapeutic Recreation (TR)
• B. Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
• C. Recreational Therapy
• D. Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT)

Answer: (B)

The key idea is recognizing a professional credential that confirms both formal education in art therapy and supervised clinical practice. The designation for someone who has completed an approved graduate program in art therapy and the required supervised post-graduate clinical experience is the Registered Art Therapist. This credential, awarded by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, verifies that the individual has finished the graduate-level training specific to art therapy and has accumulated the necessary supervised clinical hours to work with clients. In contrast, the other options point to related fields or different modalities and do not certify the combination of art therapy education plus supervised practice.