The Economics of Therapy
Caring for Clients, Colleagues, Commissioners and Cash-Flow in the Creative Arts Therapies
- 240 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Economics of Therapy
Caring for Clients, Colleagues, Commissioners and Cash-Flow in the Creative Arts Therapies
About this book
When you think of arts therapy, you don't often associate the practice with profit; however, ethical economic models are essential in allowing clients the most access to arts therapy services. Art therapists don't generally have formal training in economics, which can be challenging when developing their professional services. This book offers the fundamentals of micro and macro economics that apply to creating a sustainable and ethical business model that supports the development of the arts therapies profession worldwide.
Through economic theory and international case studies, the authors consider the business side of therapeutic arts service with recommendations for developing an ethical and sustainable practice. With key insights and informative examples, this book will serve as a guide for small business owners looking to develop their arts therapy practice.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1. The Economics of Therapy: Caring for Clients, Colleagues, Commissioners and Cash-flow
- 2. Entreprening in Arts Therapies: Not Just Making a Swift Buck
- 3. RAILE – Building a Win-Win Business Model for Therapy
- 4. For What It’s Worth
- 5. Ethics, Marketing and Transparency
- 6. Educating Students
- 7. Creative Arts Therapies and Business in the USA
- 8. Case Study: Developing an Arts Therapy Practice
- 9. Case Study: Managing Business Growth from the Bottom Up – Turning Your Small and Niche Passion into a Business
- 10. Case Study: Independence, Passion and Resilience – Learning to Think Big from the Start
- 11. Case Study: Striking a Balance – Music Therapist vs. Businessman in Hong Kong
- About the Authors
- Subject Index
- Author Index
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- Acknowledgements
- Dedication
- Copyright
- Of Related Interest
- Endorsements