31 Alternative Therapies VOCAB

American Art Therapy Association (AATA)

• A professional organization that supports art therapists and promotes the use of art as a therapeutic tool.

• A government agency that regulates art therapy practices.

• A non-profit organization focused on promoting visual arts in schools.

• A private company that sells art supplies for therapeutic use.

Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)

• The organization that administers the national licensure exam (MBLEx) for massage therapists.

• A professional association for massage therapy educators.

• A regulatory body for massage therapy schools.

• An international organization promoting massage therapy standards.

Art Therapist Registered-Board Certified (ATR-BC)

• A credential for art therapists who have completed clinical experience and passed a national certification exam.

• A certification for art therapists who only have a bachelor's degree.

• A license required for all therapists in the United States.

• A title given to artists who exhibit their work in galleries.

What is the National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies Associations, Inc. (NCCATA)?

• An alliance of professional organizations that promote the use of arts in therapy, including music, art, dance, and poetry therapy.

• A government agency that regulates art therapy practices.

• A private organization that funds art projects in schools.

• A community group that organizes art exhibitions and events.

Dance/Movement Therapist (DMT)

• A professional who uses movement and dance to improve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration.

• A therapist who focuses solely on physical rehabilitation through exercise.

• An individual who teaches dance techniques for performance purposes.

• A counselor who provides mental health support through verbal communication.

American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)

• A national organization that advances the field of dance/movement therapy through education, advocacy, and standards of professional practice.

• A local community group focused on promoting dance in schools.

• An international body that regulates dance competitions worldwide.

• A non-profit organization that provides funding for dance scholarships.

Therapeutic Recreation (TR)

• A field of healthcare that uses structured recreational activities to improve the well-being of individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

• A type of physical therapy focused solely on sports injuries.

• A recreational program designed for healthy individuals to enhance their fitness levels.

• A form of entertainment therapy that involves watching movies and playing video games.

Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT)

• A credential indicating that the dance/movement therapist has completed training and internship requirements.

• A certification for physical therapists specializing in dance therapy.

• A title for individuals who teach dance classes in schools.

• A license required to perform dance therapy in clinical settings.

Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx)

• A standardized exam used by most states for licensing massage therapists.

• A certification for yoga instructors.

• A test for physical therapy assistants.

• An assessment for personal trainers.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

• A procedure to treat cardiac arrest involving chest compressions and breaths.

• A method to improve lung function through breathing exercises.

• A technique for diagnosing heart conditions using imaging.

• A surgical procedure to repair heart valves.