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Become an AATA Leader! 2025 Call for Nominations
The Call for Nominations is officially open for five positions on AATA’s Board of Directors and on Nominations Committee Member! Nominate yourself or a qualified candidate by October 16!
Featured Affiliate Member: West Liberty University
In this Featured Affiliate Member profile, we talk to Dr. Susan Ridley, chair of West Liberty University’s Art Therapy Program about the undergraduate creative arts therapy major and graduate art therapy and counseling (ATC) dual credentialed program.
Preview of AATA2025 Education Sessions, by Subject Track
AATA2025 is organized into nine main subject tracks to help participants find areas of interest. During the proposal submission process, each proposal submitter selected one category to best describe their session. AATA uses these categories for the final Program Guide.
Sessions at AATA2025: Studio & Community (SC) Track
AATA2024 Art Therapy Conference Sessions: Studio & Community (SC)sessions that present art studio-based approach, and how artist-centered art therapy practice and community outreach programs are designed to improve our collective well-being.
Sessions at AATA2025 Theory & Assessment (TA) Track
AATA2024 Conference Sessions: Theory & Assessment (TA).
Sessions that present studies in art therapy assessments, current research, and theoretical models which should be presented by experienced researchers.
Sessions at AATA2025: Technology & Innovation (TI) Track
AATA2024 Art Therapy Conference Sessions: Technology & Innovation (TI) sessions that showcase advancements in technology, cutting-edge research, and innovative models in the field of technology.
Sessions at AATA2025: Research/Evaluation (RE) Track
AATA2024 Art Therapy Conference Sessions: Research/Evaluation (RE) – presents theory and practice of clinical evaluation, the use of standardized assessments, systematic case studies, outcome studies, and all forms of inquiry, using or exploring various research methodologies.
Sessions at AATA2025: Multicultural Perspectives (MP) Track
AATA2024 Art Therapy Conference Sessions: Multicultural Perspectives (MP). Sessions in this category distinctly highlight the impact of diverse cultural backgrounds on art therapy practices.
Sessions at AATA2025: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Track
AATA2024 Art Therapy Conference Sessions: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Sessions within this category, grounded in the DEI activist movement, explore studies in art therapy assessments, current research, and theoretical models.
Sessions at AATA2025: Education & Supervision (ES) Track
AATA2024 Art Therapy Conference Sessions: Education & Supervision. Sessions that present information on updates in art therapy training and education and the latest teaching methods. Or focus on supervision techniques, and educational developments.