June 9, 2023
Join us on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 7-9pm ET / 4-6pm PT for Understanding Intimate Partner Violence: A Queer Perspective.
During Pride month, a month of celebration, this presentation highlights information and ways in which art therapists and healthcare practitioners can reassess and realign their stance when working with the LGBTQIA+ population and continue to be advocates and create allyship. There will be an opportunity to discuss clients and engage in art making, as well as highlight the use of art and art considerations as tools for allyship and advocacy.
We asked our panelists and we would love for you to join the conversation today and continue it on Tuesday, June 20th: What is your advice on how to be a good ally?
“Allyship to me means always being willing to learn, be curious and go beyond understanding the queer perspective, to take action in the spaces allies can make a difference by using their privilege to advance and make systems healthier and equitable.”
– Maru Serricchio-Joiner, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC
“My advice on how to be a good ally is to remain genuinely curious and ask questions; never make assumptions; and listen to and believe queer people.”
– Be Staub, MA
“As an ally, what has been helpful for me is understanding that no two people are the same. Being curious and open-minded has helped me to hold multiple perspectives and better understand needs and identities of those around me.”
– Camille Jessie, MA
“My best piece of advice for an ally is to ask how they can offer support for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Though I encourage allies to offer space and elevate members’ voices, now more than ever it’s important to also be a voice to advocate for queer people in spaces where they may not be safe.”
– Lucy Orozco, MA
Join the conversation in the MyAATA Community – Open Forum!
Not yet an AATA member? Let us know your thoughts at membership@arttherapy.org. We can also assist you in becoming a member so you can join in with your colleagues in MyAATA.
Register here.
Meet the Panelists:
Maru Serricchio-Joiner, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC
Maru Serricchio-Joiner has a PhD in International Psychology with a concentration in Organization and Systems from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, is a licensed marital and family therapist, board certified art therapist, and a full time Art Therapy/MFT professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA. Serricchio-Joiner’s research has focused on trauma, grief responses, and bereavement support in the workplace. Serricchio-Joiner continues to be an active practitioner and artist, working with individuals, families, and groups of all walks of life and providing workshops to clinicians, schools, and organizations regarding ways to transform experiences of loss, suicide, grief, and trauma through creative tools.
Be Staub, MA
Be Staub has an MA in Marital & Family Therapy with specialized training in Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University, and they are currently working toward MFT licensure and Art Therapy registration. Staub also carries a BFA in Visual Communication Design from Indiana University. Staub currently works with adolescents who have emotional and behavioral disabilities and their work focuses on the exploration of queer and gender identities. Staub is a therapist and practicing fine artist who strives to inspire curiosity and creativity in others through the use of various art media.
Camille Jessie, MA
Camille Jessie has an MA in Marital & Family Therapy with a specialization in Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University. Jessie also holds a BA in Art from California State University- Los Angeles. She is currently working toward MFT licensure and Art Therapy registration. Jessie has experience working with children and the TAY population.
