Join us for the AATA2024
Virtual Conference, Oct. 26 – 27!
All-new, never-been-seen sessions on a new platform designed specifically for AATA.
Connect with presenters, meet new friends, and catch up with colleagues from around the globe—or augment your in-person experience in Pittsburgh.
AATA2024 in-person attendees will receive a 50% registration discount for the virtual conference!
AATA2024 Virtual Conference Schedule
DAY 1: Saturday, October 26
All times listed in Eastern Time.
10:00 – 11:30 am
Welcome and Plenary Session
Arts & Health Continuum: A New Perspective
Featuring AATA President Nadia Paredes, Dr. Nisha Sajnani, Dr. Marygrace Berberian, and Yazmany Arboleda
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Adolescents: Comparing 3D Virtual Reality and Traditional 2D Art-Making Experiences
Presenter: Lidice Cohen
Building Capacity Back Home: Art Therapy Post-Graduate Certificate Program Based in Istanbul
Presenters: Asli Arslanbek Evci, Bihter Yasemin Adali, Leyla Akca, Aslıhan Özcan Morey, Seyma Cavusoglu
12:45 – 1:45 pm
Lunch Break and Networking Session
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Art Therapy Efficacy Study For Indian Women With Chronic Mental Health Conditions
Presenter: Saoni Banerjee
Sensory-based Relational Art Therapy Approach: Supporting the emotional needs of autistic children
Presenter: Huma Durrani
3:15 – 4:45 pm
Papermaking as Art Therapy to Address Trauma and Loss
Presenters: Gretchen Miller, Meredith McMackin, Denise Wolf, Annie McFarland
Charting the Future of Art Therapy Research: Implementation for Advancement and Sustainability
Presenters: Nancy Gerber, Theresa Van Lith, Madeline Centracchio
5:00 – 5:45 pm
Sponsor Showcase / Exhibit Hall Time
Art demo TBD
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Networking Session
DAY 2: Sunday, October 27
All times listed in Eastern Time.
10:00 – 11:30 am
Cult Recovery, Complex Trauma, and Art Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach
Presenters: Natalee Bigger Stockdale, Ashlen Hilliard, Erin Falconer
HeART in India: Indian Perspectives on Art and Healing (Through Art)
Presenters: Alison Kearley, Vishakha Rao, Megha Ananth, Manjari Srikanth
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Exploring Myths and Realities: Art Therapy with Muslim Clients
Presenters: Natalia Gómez-Carlier, Mariam El-Halawani, Sara Powell
Silhouettes That Unveil: A Revealing Insight Into Sexual Abuse Survivors In Singapore
Presenter: Buvenasvari Pragasam
12:45 – 1:45 pm
Lunch Break and Networking Session
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Psychedelics and Art Therapy: Bridging Two Worlds
Presenters: Rebecca Wilkinson, Amelia Laver, Charmaine Husum
Doctoral Education: Is it for Me?
Presenters: Danielle Chen, Nancy Gerber, Lisa Hinz
3:45 – 4:45 pm
Numbers Tell the Story: Teaching, Learning, and Applying Quantitative Research Methods
Presenter: Patricia St John
Transformative Art Therapy: Self-Discovery in Women’s Correctional Facilities with Expressive Post
Presenters: Theresa Van Lith and Hayley Arjona
5:00 – 5:45 pm
Networking Session
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Closing Session
Notes
The program is still being developed and updates will continue to be published in the program. The published schedule is subject to change. Presenters listed in the program have been invited, but changes may occur. If you have any questions, or need help registering for conference, please contact membership@arttherapy.org.