Grasslands

Adaptable, Flexible & Multi-Role Practitioners

Like grass moving in the wind, this terrain is adaptive and versatile. In the Grasslands, Arts Therapists enjoy working in ways that require them to adapt (sometimes quite quickly) in response to emerging needs and contexts. If you are a practitioner who lives in the Grasslands, you might find that you enjoy working across multiple spaces- including schools, clinics, and community spaces- moving into whatever role is needed in the moment and adapting your approach to meet the unique challenges that may present themselves depending on context.

This work is often done by sole practitioners or contractors - where the demand for your work is ever changing. It can be a dynamic space, and one where you enjoy making connections across diverse environments. One moment you might be facilitating group therapy or running a creative workshop in a school, and the next you might be offering one-on-one support in an entirely different setting! If you enjoy variety and an ever-evolving landscape in your practice, this terrain may just be for you…

Sustainability & Limits:

The Grasslands can be a rewarding and energising space, particularly if you are an adaptable type of person. But it also carries the real risk of burnout, as it requires constant flexibility and the abiity to switch between roles. This terrain often involves changing work landscapes, art materials, and tasks, so it is important to have a solid support system and clear personal limits in place to maintain the sustainability of your practice.

In context to the wider ecology

The Grasslands play an important role in supporting responsive and adaptable practice within the broader field. This terrain allows practitioners to readily respond to shifting needs and contexts, and helps ensure continuity of care across diverse settings and roles. With continued adaptability and flexibility of practitioners, it also has the potential to fill a lot of potholes in the system.

Species commonly found in the Grasslands

While practitioners may move across multiple terrains, the following species are often found in the Grasslands

Pollinators

In the Grasslands, Pollinators move across different settings and roles, pollinating people and places with ideas, activities, and creative approaches. They often work in schools, community programs, or short-term projects, adapting their practice to suit each context. Like a bee, they are also often adept at finding their way between settings as they are super expert navigators. Though google maps can help!

Pathfinders

Pathfinders in the Grasslands are comfortable in navigating change and uncertainty. They adjust quickly to new environments and adapt to evolving client needs as they move between different areas of practice. They can even seem to find their way when the grass is tall, and expectations are high. They hold their inner compass tightly to help guide them.

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