AATA News
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is Now Live
We all know the three-digit number to call if you or someone else needs help due to an injury or an immediate danger. But until now, it wasn’t clear who we should call if an emergency isn’t physical. On July 16, the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was launched, making it easier to access mental health crisis services.
Conference Early Bird Giveaway!
With Early Bird registration coming to a close on July 22nd, we are giving away AATA portfolio organizers with notepads to the next 25 people who register for conference and post about it on social media!
Introducing the Affiliate Membership
The American Art Therapy Association is excited to introduce its Affiliate Membership!
AATA Statement on the US Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
June 30, 2022
Reproductive choice is a personal decision. Taking away the right to exercise bodily autonomy in making life-changing decisions—and placing decision-making authority with lawmakers rather than health care providers—will have profound mental and physical health consequences impacting families and communities, especially those most disadvantaged in society.
MEMBER-PALOOZA!
To celebrate our association’s members, who inspire us every day, we’re launching our very first MEMBER-PALOOZA! Whether you’re new to AATA or the profession, or a long-time professional getting ready to jump back into “in-person” life, we hope that these opportunities and discounts will give you the boost you need this summer!
Statement by the American Art Therapy Association on the School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
As an organization, the American Art Therapy Association urges state and federal lawmakers to look at all policies and laws that impact gun violence. Our society must make mental health care more accessible, affordable, and equitable—year-round and not just after a tragedy.
2022 Call for Nominations for Volunteer Officers and Directors of the Board
The American Art Therapy Association’s Nominating Sub-Committee encourages you to put yourself or a respected colleague forward as a nominee for an AATA leadership position!
2022 Scholarships, Honors, and Awards
This is your opportunity to honor colleagues and recognize the unsung heroes and visionaries of the field—or take the next step in your career by applying for a scholarship.
Two More Art Therapy Programs Receive Initial CAAHEP Accreditation!
CAAHEP has awarded initial accreditation to the Art Therapy master’s programs at Naropa University in Boulder, CO and Adler Graduate School in Minnetonka, MN, effective March 18, 2022.
You Have More Time to Submit Your Proposal!
The new deadline to submit a proposal to present at the American Art Therapy Association’s 53rd Annual Conference is Sunday, April 10th, 11:59pm EST.