Yahat – Creative Arts Therapies In Israel

The Israeli Association for Creative Arts Therapies (YAHAT) promotes and develops the field of creative arts therapies in Israel, representing subfields like visual arts therapy, bibliotherapy, dance-movement therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, and psychodrama. It oversees training programs, provides professional standards, and advocates for legal recognition of these therapies. The association supports practitioners through certification, professional development, and integration into various sectors such as education, healthcare, and welfare. However, the field lacks formal statutory recognition under Israeli law.