This is the first time I have worked with first year Art Therapy students to introduce the Conversation Café method and it’s possibilities for their group practicums. It’s so interesting as I am an illustrator and not an art therapist; art therapists are professionally qualified to MSc level and is a protected term. I would never suggest that I work in a therapeutic capacity, but from my experience of holding engagements inspired by the Conversation Café method in both a teaching and research context, I can see how it can be adapted to suit art therapy, socially engaged illustration, arts and health settings, and teaching. I’m looking forward to writing about this in my thesis.
