Education
Myths About the Expressive Therapies Continuum, Part III
In the final article of this series, we challenge common assumptions about art materials and the Expressive Therapies Continuum, and explore how these myths distort the understanding of art therapy practice.
Myths About the Expressive Therapies Continuum, Part II
For art therapists who are interested in truly understanding the Expressive Therapies Continuum, retiring the myths they’ve unintentionally been entertaining is an important first step in progressing toward their goals.
Myths About the Expressive Therapies Continuum, Part I
For art therapists who are interested in truly understanding the Expressive Therapies Continuum, retiring the myths they’ve unintentionally been entertaining is an important first step in progressing toward their goals.
Join Us for a Virtual CE Event on Art During the Holocaust, Jan 13
Join us for AATA’s first virtual Continuing Education session of the year, The Strength of the Creative Spirit: The Art and Artists of the Holocaust with Elizabeth Hlavek, DAT, LCPAT, ATR-BC, which will explore the art of the Holocaust as a phenomenon.
Welcome to What Will Be the Best Day of Your Art Therapy Journey
By Christine Troll
During my conference experience, I felt as though I was finally in a place that I belong! I can’t ever remember feeling so connected to my profession, and that feeling has long outlasted the end of last year’s conference!
The Evolving Role of Supervision in an Art Therapist’s Professional Journey: Insights from our 2025 Supervision Series Presenters
Many art therapists consider supervision as an integral part of their journey through the profession. It shapes the very core of their identities as art therapists. As we look forward to our 2025 Supervision Series, which will explore the developmental journey of art therapists from student to supervisor, we have invited our presenters to tell us more about their own supervision journeys.
Navigating Ethical Challenges in Art Therapy: Insights from our 2025 Ethics Series Presenters
It’s not surprising that art therapists consider ethics critical to their practice. As we look forward to our 2025 Ethics Series, which will explore everything from clinical referrals to social media and self-disclosure, we have asked our presenters about how these topics have affected them.
At the Intersection of Art Therapy and Public Health — Hear from the Presenters of our January 28 CE Event
Join us as we kick off 2025 with Preventive Art Therapy: The Ethical Intersection of Art Therapy and Public Health, our first virtual continuing education session of the year. In this session, Erica, Ping and Nadia will use their combined expertise to explore the ethical intersection of art therapy and public health, emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health proactively to create lasting, sustainable change.
Behind the Therapeutics of Art: Two Undergraduate Students Explore Art Therapy
October 28, 2022 | Tomer Eldor and Mathilde Scarlata, former Penn State undergraduate students
Although an hour of quiet might not seem like much of an impact, nowadays, with the continuous use of technology and the constant need for gratification in the form of texts, likes, and notifications, an hour of quietness is rare. For me, art has managed to provide that much needed silence, where the only thing that matters is me, my music, and the pencil in my hand—a moment of pure freedom and creativity. I will continually utilize what I learned from this course and use art for self expression and stress relief.
ACATE Council Positions Open July 1st for Two Educators and One Practitioner
February 17, 2022 | Ron Hunt, DDS, MS, Chair, Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE)
The Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE) is currently seeking applications and nominations for two (2) Educator and one (1) Practitioner positions that will become open on July 1, 2022. Please consider applying or nominating someone whom you believe will work tirelessly to promote best practices for art therapy educational programs and help ACATE lead the upcoming standards revisions process for the art therapy accreditation standards.