Art Therapy Practicum Internship
St. Louis Children's Hospital offers an Art Therapy Practicum (Internship) for graduate-level students enrolled in an AATA-approved graduate Art Therapy program. This hands-on experience will provide students with the opportunity to work identified patients within the hospital setting both individually and within groups.
Graduate students will by supervised by a staff Art Therapist(s), who will identify individuals to be seen during their internship. The student intern will be closely supervised throughout the internship, beginning the internship observing sessions followed by opportunities to lead in planning, organizing, and implementing individual and group art therapy sessions. The student can expect to receive weekly supervision from one of the staff Art Therapists. Supervision meetings will include exploration of current topics and issues through writing and art based assignments.
Internship Application Process
To apply for an art therapy practicum (internship) through the Child Life Services Department, please send the following information:
- A cover letter stating your interest in applying for the art therapy practicum (internship); please cite the specific semester/dates you are interested in.
- A current resume or CV
- Completed Art Therapy Application (download application)
- Two references letters (ex. university instructor, employer, someone who has seen you work with children or teens). Please do not include family or friend letters of recommendation.
The following information is required and may be submitted online or through the postal service. Please attempt to send all online attachments in the same email if possible, however letters of reference can be sent separately by the individual directly to Julie Gant [email protected] or may be mailed to:
Julie Gant, Expressive Arts Supervisor/Art Therapist
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Child Life Services Department 8400D
Mailstop 90-49-057
One Children's Place
St. Louis, MO 63110-1077
The Expressive Arts Supervisor and select Art Therapy staff will review all applications. Those meeting criteria will be contacted regarding the interview process. Please note, applicants that do not meet the practicum (internship) selection criteria will not be considered for the practicum; this includes incomplete application portfolios.
