HANDOUT What is dynamic administration Oxford College of

HANDOUT What is ‘dynamic administration’? © Oxford College of Arts and Therapies 2018

What is ‘dynamic administration’? Dynamic administration describes all the activities and processes that are not direct, face-to-face client contact and which ensure the good functioning of a therapy group. These activities and processes, such as practical preparations, liaison work, informal conversations, etc. , all have a dynamic impact on the quality of group functioning: done well, they enhance it and if neglected, they can have a detrimental effect. © Oxford College of Arts and Therapies 2018

What does it include? Dynamic administration includes making time to : • Understand the organisational structures • Understand the organisation culture • Understand colleagues perspectives on their work • Reciprocally liaise about clinical work © Oxford College of Arts and Therapies 2018

What does it include for art therapists? For art therapists, dynamic administration also includes: • Being prepared to describe what art therapy is to colleagues on an on -going basis • Having conversations about colleagues’ relationships to art and their art history • Responding openly and collegially if asked to do an art-based task for the organisation © Oxford College of Arts and Therapies 2018