By Heidi Tournoux-Hanshaw, MA, LPC-AT-S, ATR-BC, ATCS, Conference Chair | April 19, 2018
Early bird registration for the American Art Therapy Association’s 49th Annual Conference to be held October 31 to November 4, 2018 in Miami, FL is now open! Registering early ensures you receive the lowest rates, and the best selection of workshops and advanced practice courses. These “experiential” sessions tend to fill up by the end of early bird registration. We don’t want you to be disappointed that you missed out, so be sure to register early!
The Conference Committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Joy DeGruy will be our featured keynote speaker during the opening plenary session on Thursday, November 1.
Dr. DeGruy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication, a master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Social Work Research. She is a nationally and internationally renowned researcher, educator, author and presenter. Dr. DeGruy is an Assistant Professor at Portland State University and the President of JDP Inc. and has more than 25 years of practical experience as a professional in the field of social work. She is the acclaimed author of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome – America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing. Dr. DeGruy conducts workshops and trainings in the areas of mental health, social justice and culture specific social service model development. Visit her website to learn more.
Our Saturday plenary, Building for Tomorrow: Conversations in Neuroscience, Art and Related Therapies will feature a panel of art therapy and neuroscience experts who will discuss how neuroscience informs art therapy and the creative arts therapies in clinical practice and why a “brain-based perspective” matters. They will also present on what we currently know about the brain and why additional research is key to inform art therapy practice as well as all levels of education and training in the art therapy profession. Girija Kaimal, EdD, will facilitate the panel of Juliet King, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, LMHC, Christianne Strang, PhD, ATR-BC, and Lukasz Konopka, PhD, a clinical neuroscientist and psychologist with expertise in human psychophysiology/pharmacology and utilization of his Brain to Behavior Approach to diagnose and treat.
Here are the top 4 reasons you should attend this premier art therapy event:
- Learn from nationally recognized speakers.
- Attend exceptional educational sessions to expand your knowledge and earn continuing education.
- Meet and network with leading art therapists.
- Experience Miami! One of the sunniest U.S. cities with a unique multicultural history, and thriving art scene.
AATA Members receive a discount on conference registration, so if your membership is not current or you would like to become a member visit: https://arttherapy.org/membership-starts-here/ or call (888) 290-0878 or (703) 548-5860.
Visit the conference website for more information! www.arttherapyconference.com