AATA News
A Message of Support and Call for Action in the Wake of Mass Shootings
August 8, 2019
Our hearts are broken for the communities of Dayton, Ohio, El Paso, Texas, and Gilroy, California, where shooters took the lives of 34 people and injured dozens more in the course of one week. In the United States, mass shootings are a public health crisis – enabled by easy-access to assault weapons and fueled by hate, racism, and bigotry. To begin to address this epidemic, we must focus on evidence-based solutions to reform our gun laws and support the mental health needs of our communities. We reject rhetoric from the President and others that incorrectly links mental illness with mass shootings and further stigmatizes those with mental health challenges.
Have Your Voice Heard: Vote in AATA’s Elections
August 8, 2019
Elections are open. Get your vote in today! To ensure that the AATA community fully and fairly represents our members, we need broad engagement from you in the elections process. The AATA’s Board of Directors should truly represent your interests, your needs, and your clients – so make sure that your voice is heard by participating in the annual elections. Information about online voting has been released, and elections are open now through August 31, 2019. Read on for FAQ’s on the voting process.
Another Accreditation Milestone Reached: 10th Art Therapy Graduate Program Approved
August 7, 2019
AATA is pleased to announce that the Master of Arts in Clinical Art Therapy and Counseling program at Long Island University – Post Campus (LIU POST) in Brookville, NY has been approved for accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Two Topics on MyAATA: Art Therapy with Displaced People and Ethics in Digital Media
August 7, 2019
There’s always something new to learn on the MyAATA forum! This month we’re featuring two special opportunities to engage with other members and experts on best practices, new perspectives, and research. Join the online conversation on art therapy with displaced populations with Dr. Essam Daod and panel of experts, in advance of his keynote address at the AATA’s 50th Anniversary Conference. You won’t want to miss our second Journal Chat on informed consent and digital literacy to learn about the latest in ethics and digital media!
Come Celebrate with AATA at the 50th Annual Conference!
July 24, 2019 | Susan Boxer Kappel
“I love going to the AATA conference and look forward to the presentations. I always leave feeling refreshed and renewed.” -2018 AATA Conference Attendee. We can’t wait to welcome conference attendees to the American Art Therapy Association’s 50th Annual Conference to be held October 30 to November 3, 2019 in Kansas City, MO! Advanced registration is now open and lower rates are still available!
Mark Your Calendar — AATA Elections Open Next Week
July 24, 2019
Vote! It’s easy, it’s online, and takes just a minute. Professional members of the Association are encouraged to vote in the upcoming election, which opens August 1 and runs through August 31, 2019. The Candidate Slate, available on MyAATA, gives biographies and Q&A for those running for two-year term (2019-2021) volunteer and officer positions with the AATA.
Laura Greenstone Memorial Scholarship Now Open
July 22, 2019
The American Art Therapy Association is accepting applications for the Laura Greenstone Memorial Scholarship now through July 31. This award honors the memory of art therapist Laura Greenstone. Read about her vision for this scholarship to support masters-level African-American and Afro-Caribbean art therapy students.
Introducing the MyAATA Journal Chat! This Month: Psychosocial Support in Palliative Care
July 10, 2019
Let’s talk research! Come join our new MyAATA Journal Chat with Jordan Potash, Editor in Chief of Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, and fellow AATA members. We highlight an article, brief report, or viewpoint for forum members to read, pose questions, and discover ways of applying the publication to their own work.
Summer and the Plans for the 50th Annual Conference Are Heating Up!
July 10, 2019 | Susan Boxer Kappel
Have you made your plans to attend the American Art Therapy Association’s 50th Annual Conference to be held October 30 to November 3, 2019 in Kansas City, MO? If not, summer is the perfect time to get conference plans checked off your to-do list! Advanced registration is now open and lower rates are still available! You can Register Online or call the National Office at (888) 290-0878 or (703) 548-5860 to register by phone.
Call To Action: Humanitarian Crisis at the Border
July 10, 2019
One year ago, the AATA joined thousands of people and organizations across the country strongly condemning the Trump Administration’s systematically separating children from their caregivers. While Congress passed a border funding bill last week, which included health standards for both adults and children for “medical emergencies; nutrition, hygiene, and facilities; and personnel training,” many lawmakers and advocates believe that the protections aren’t strong enough.