AATA News
Featured Member: Tuesdai Johnson
“It truly excites me to consult with mental health educational programs to inform them of the best practices to support their BIPOC students, staff, faculties, and their families. Consulting and discussing topics of diversity and inclusion with individuals with similar passion is one of the most thrilling aspects surrounding my current work.”
Black History Continues – The Future of the Field
2/15/2023
Join AATA on February 25th at 12 – 1:30 pm ET for Black History Continues – The Future of the Field: a live, virtual session celebrating Black History Month. Louvenia Jackson, Ph.D., LMFT, ATR-BC and a panel of black art therapy students will present about black visionary architect art therapists who have inspired them.
New Counseling Compact Informational Resource
February 8, 2023
The interstate compact is an agreement between states to honor counseling licenses issued by the other states who have signed on to the compact. Once implemented in its entirety, it will provide what amounts to license portability across the country for licensed counselors.
The Call for Proposals for AATA’s 54th Annual Conference is Now Open!
Every conference, hundreds of art therapists, educators, as well as graduate students join us as conference presenters—to share their knowledge and expertise, or begin a discussion that advances our profession. This Call for Proposals is an open invitation to submit session presentations that would be relevant and of interest to the art therapy community.
Featured Member: Hannah Sherebrin
As I get older, I feel more invigorated to share my knowledge and to learn more. I am currently in my 82nd year, and I think that my activity and passion keeps me young!
Featured Member: Meera Rastogi
“I work mostly with people with mental health conditions in a variety of settings. Right now [I am] primarily working with people with neurological disorders (chronic and progressive illness). I am amazed by the resilience of the people I work with.”
New Year’s Resolutions to Inspire Your Work and Advance Your Career
As we all create resolutions for the New Year, here’s to prioritizing your career, community, and profession! At AATA, we hope to be a part of your journey.
(Artwork: Growth Potential. Renee Buono, ATR, LMHC)
Top Ten Most-Read Articles and Blog Posts of 2022
These were the most read articles and blog posts of 2022. While some were posted in recent years, they still remain important to our readers. Take a look, and we hope you share with others!
Join a Shared Interest Group Session at the 2022 Virtual Conference
We are taking the Shared Interest Group sessions into the Virtual Conference, and creating online communities for our members to connect any time, in real time. Join a Shared Interest Group during the Virtual Conference, Dec. 17-18!
5 Reasons You Can’t Miss the 2022 Virtual Conference!
It’s finally here! Are you registered for the #AATA2022 Virtual Conference? This year’s Virtual Conference will include content from the November In-Person Conference, all recorded specifically for our dynamic, new virtual platform. The conference will also include...