AATA Blog
Announcing our Conference Keynote Speaker and the Opening of Early Bird Registration!
April 9, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
We invite you to attend the American Art Therapy Association’s 51st Annual Conference to be held in Washington, DC, October 29 to November 1, 2020. Early bird registration is now open, and we have a lot of news to share, from our keynote speaker to new flexible child care and cancellation policies, to local announcements, so read on!
Connecting and Reassessing during Coronavirus, a Message from AATA President Dr. Carlock-Russo
April 7, 2020 | Margaret Carlock-Russo
As I sit here wondering what I want to share with you about the current state of affairs in the U.S. and the world, I can’t help but think about the connectedness that has grown from this horrible situation. Like most of you, I am staying home, communicating virtually with colleagues, students, clients, family, and friends. It’s a humbling experience.
From an Online Art Therapy Grad Student, Here are 5 Tips for Making the Transition to Virtual
April 6, 2020 | Trica Zeyher
When I found out that my internship site was going to be transitioning to telehealth therapy from face-to-face services due to coronavirus social distancing, I felt prepared from my online graduate experiences. Edinboro University’s online art therapy program provided me with practice to succeed even in these challenging times. Here are my top 5 tips of how to succeed in an online art therapy master’s program.
Virtual Intimacy in Therapy and in Life
April 6, 2020 | Trica Zeyher
As we enter week-four of our new reality of social distancing, everything has changed. Even though my art therapy master’s program at Edinboro University is already online, I have experienced upheavals in my own life and witnessed similar chaos in the lives of my clients, educators, friends and family. Already knowing the benefits of virtual intimacy in therapy from my own online studies and experience as a client, I would like to share what I have been thinking about during this coronavirus social distancing.
What the CARES Act Means for Art Therapists
March 31, 2020 | Clara Keane
The President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act (H.R. 748), the largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history on March 27th. This third relief package invests over $2 trillion in stimulus funds to support state governments, businesses, and individuals through this crisis.
Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association Resources for Responding to COVID-19
March 31, 2020 | Jordan S. Potash
As art therapists and their clients adjust to tele-art therapy and online education, Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association contains several articles to help navigate these challenges. The following are a selection of recent resources on key topics. The full journal offerings, going back to volume 1, are included with AATA membership.
Affirmations for Coping during Coronavirus Times
March 30, 2020 | Gioia Chilton
What I do matters for my community
I wash my hands, for myself and others
We can get through this together
Teamwork makes the dream work
Together we protect each other
To My Colleagues that are Changing Everything, Here are 5 Tips for Effectively Teaching Art Therapy Online
March 20, 2020 | Carolyn Brown Treadon
To say the last week has been challenging is an understatement! As we all quickly learn to navigate challenges in our daily lives in response to COVID-19, many are also working to get courses and clients transitioned to an online platform. With the help of my colleagues at Edinboro University, where we offer an art therapy master’s program that can be completed 100 percent online, I put this resource together to offer some advice to colleagues in other programs navigating this transition.
Reflections on Creative Arts Therapies Week during COVID-19
March 20, 2020 | Gretchen Miller
Every year we celebrate Creative Arts Therapies Week with the National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies (NCCATA). Along with our colleagues not only in art therapy but also in music therapy, dance/movement therapy, drama therapy, poetry therapy, and psychodrama, we take time to bring awareness to the power of our professions and to our roles in the mental health field.
Best Practices for Using Art Supplies Hygienically during the COVID-19 Outbreak
March 16, 2020 | Andrea Davis
As we navigate the current coronavirus pandemic, it is a good time to be mindful about art supplies and ways to prevent the spread of illness. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) describes COVID-19 as an airborne illness. Droplets in the air can be breathed in and also land on surfaces including work spaces and art supplies. Protecting clients from harm includes having clean art supplies.