April 4, 2023 | By Sara Cantrell, MA, ATR-P As art therapists, many of us work as a member of the interdisciplinary team in organizations such as hospitals, schools, and agencies. Sometimes art therapists need to use conflict resolution skills to effectively address...
Click to register for this session in AATA’s Online Learning Academy. 3/8/2023 Join AATA on March 22, at 6 – 8 pm ET, for a live, virtual session, “Sankofa – Art of Afrofuturism.” This panel presentation is a conversation between an art therapist, museum...
February 22, 2023 | Natasha Green, MA, ATR A Black client stated to me once, “I’ve been putting off beginning therapy for a long time. I’ve looked into different therapy and counseling groups and companies, and they all seemed the same. When I came across your profile...
February 14. 2019 | #WeAreArtTherapists BACK TO THE MAIN BLOG This Black History Month and year round, we honor the contributions of African-Americans to the field of art therapy and to the Association. This year, as we celebrate the 365 days of our 50th...
February 6, 2023 | By Naarah Macklin, MS, LMHC The month of February is Black History Month, and this serves as a time of reflection of my identity and what it means to me. It results in a time of reflection in regards to my past, my ancestors, culture, and my...
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Shereen Bar-or Becerra, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC Creating superheroes and villains from our personality traits and challenges is one of my favorite directives as an Art Therapist. It creates a playful opportunity for clients to assess perceived...