Preparing for the work

The dyadic art therapist aims to provide sufficient preparation to facilitate the subsequent dyadic work.

The focus is often on preparation with the parents or caregivers but may also involve the wider system around the child.

Therapists also take steps to prepare themselves before starting dyadic work.

Achieving the goal

Details about the steps therapists take to achieve this goal, can be found in the next stage of the manual, Steps.

Steps specific for this goal include

• preparation for the therapist

• preparation with the parents or carers

• preparation with the system