June 14, 2018 The AATA joined 10 mental health organizations and over 1,100 mental health professionals in signing a letter in opposition to the new Zero Tolerance policy that was sent to congresspeople on June 12, 2018. The letter cites clinical experience and...
June 14, 2018 Given the national interest to address the opioid epidemic and the significant research supporting art therapy as an effective treatment for issues of substance abuse, the AATA is gathering information on art therapy programs with a focus on people who...
June 7, 2018 On Tuesday June 5, 2018, Representative Abdullah Hammoud introduced House Bill 6098. “By creating a clear framework for art therapists to provide services in the state, my legislation will help many vulnerable residents explore new ways of healing...
June 7, 2018 The American Art Therapy Association and its generous donor will provide a new scholarship opportunity this year for AATA’s student members. Applications are being accepted now through July 1 for the Irene Rosner David Medical Art Therapy Scholarship....
Janet Kempf, MA, ATR-BC, Vice-Chair, ACATE | June 7, 2018 After years of discussion and planning, the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE) is happy to report the accreditation application process for art therapy master’s programs is now active. By...
May 24, 2018 We mourn the senseless loss of life and our hearts are with all those impacted by the mass shooting that took place in Santa Fe High School on May 18th. Our nation is facing a public health crisis, with the events of Friday morning marking the 41st...
