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Sessions at AATA2026: Clinical Approaches Track
AATA2026 Conference Sessions: Clinical Approaches. Sessions that present information on therapeutic best practices, case studies, and art therapy techniques and methods.

Sessions at AATA2026: Studio & Community (SC) Track
AATA2026 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 AATA2026 Theory & Assessment (TA) Track
AATA2026 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 AATA2026: Technology & Innovation (TI) Track
AATA2026 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 AATA2026: 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.

Sessions at AATA2026: Multicultural Perspectives (MP) Track
AATA2026 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 AATA2026: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Track
AATA2026 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 AATA2026: Contemporary Issues/Current Trends Track
AATA2026 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).

AATA’s 2026 Three-Part Ethics Series
Join us for AATA’s 2026 Ethics Series; May 5, 19, and June 9, 2026. Ethical practice in art therapy is a living, evolving process, shaped by clinical relationships, cultural context, and the systems we work within. In this three-part virtual learning series, presenters will explore positive ethics, sociopolitical awareness, and professional responsibility to help art therapists build a values-driven, resilient practice.

AATA’s 2026 Three-Part Supervision Series
Join us for AATA’s 2026 Supervision Series; April 14, 22, 28, 2026. As art therapists face unique developmental challenges throughout their careers, supervision can guide us through different phases of professional development. In this three-part virtual learning series, presenters will explore how supervisors can tailor their approach to meet the evolving needs of their supervisees