Exploring Ethical Considerations in Art Therapy                                                                         

Nabillah Kato Zawadi

Faculty of Business and Management Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Art therapy is a professional technique in which art and psychology come together to assist healing. Ethical considerations in art therapy are crucial in creating trust, maintaining confidentiality, and obtaining informed permission from therapists and clients. This study investigates the fundamental ethical concepts that underpin art therapy, including confidentiality, informed consent, dual partnerships, and cultural competency. It examines the theoretical foundations of ethics, drawing on utilitarianism, deontology, and nonmaleficence, among others. Furthermore, this study investigates the complicated ethical quandaries that arise from boundary-crossing, as well as the requirement for therapists to practice culturally competently. The goal is to demonstrate how ethical awareness and thoughtful application improve the therapy experience and result in improved client results.

Keywords: Art therapy, ethics, confidentiality, informed consent, dual relationships, cultural competence.

CITE AS: Nabillah Kato Zawadi. (2024). Exploring Ethical Considerations in Art Therapy. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION 4(1):11-15. https://doi.org/10.59298/RIJRE/2024/411115