July 14, 2025
We are proud to offer 150 Continuing Education sessions included in your registration at AATA2025, plus additional small-group, experiential sessions.
Thanks to our amazing presenters for sharing their knowledge with the art therapy community!
Please click on each of the nine subject tracks below to see the educational sessions offered. (These lists include pre-conference Advanced Practice Courses and Workshops, which are not a part of conference registration and require an additional fee.)
Sessions that present information on therapeutic best practices, case studies, and art therapy techniques and methods. Includes Addictions/Substance Abuse (AS), Child/Adolescents (CA), Forensics (FS), Geriatrics (GE), Medical Settings (MS), Psychiatric Settings (PS), and School Settings (SS).
See all Sessions in the Clinical Approaches Track
Contemporary Issues/Current Trends
Sessions that present information in Activism (AC), Grief/Mourning (GM), Autism (AU), Professional Practice (PP), Trauma (TR), and Ethics (ET).
See all Sessions in the Contemporary Issues/Current Trends Track
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.
See all Sessions in the Education & Supervision Track
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Sessions within this category, grounded in the DEI activist movement, explore studies in art therapy assessments, current research, and theoretical models. The primary focus is on nurturing diversity, advancing equity, and ensuring inclusion within the art therapy domain. This commitment extends to addressing social inequities and advocating for systematic change within the field. Notably, discussions may illuminate strategies to address oppression and confront social justice issues, particularly tailored to the needs of specific populations.
See all Sessions in the DEI Track
Multicultural Perspectives (MP)
Sessions in this category distinctly highlight the impact of diverse cultural backgrounds on art therapy practices. Multiculturalism is viewed as a term encompassing one or more cultures, frequently extending beyond dominant white cultures. These discussions may shed light on multicultural practices, leveraging examples from domestic & international art therapy work. Emphasis is placed on the significance of incorporating cultural nuances into therapeutic approaches, fostering a comprehensive understanding of how cultural diversity enriches the field of art therapy.
See all Sessions in the Multicultural Perspectives Track
Research/Evaluation (RE)
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.
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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.
See all Sessions in the Studio & Community Track
Sessions that showcase advancements in technology, cutting-edge research, and innovative models in the field of technology.
See all Sessions in the Technology & Innovation Track
Theory & Assessment (TA)
Sessions that present studies in art therapy assessments, current research, and theoretical models which should be presented by experienced researchers.