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AATA2023 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.

AATA2023 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.

AATA2023 Conference Sessions: Research/Evaluation.
Sessions that present 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.

AATA2023 Conference Sessions: Multicultural.
Sessions that present information about how art therapy heals diverse people, and/or increases multicultural competency by learning about cross-cultural relationships.

AATA2023 Conference Sessions: Education & Supervision (ES)
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.

AATA2023 Conference Sessions: Contemporary Issues/Current Trends.
Sessions that present information in Activism (AC), Grief/Mourning (GM), Technology (TE), Autism (AU), Professional Practice (PP), Trauma (TR), and Ethics (ET).

AATA2023 Conference Sessions: Clinical Approaches. Sessions that present information on therapeutic best practices, case studies, and art therapy techniques and methods.

The conference is organized into seven 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.