June 20, 2018 The AATA wishes to respond to the deleterious and traumatic effects that separating children from their parents and caregivers can have on their well-being. Of great concern is the appalling separation of children from their parents as a result of the...
June 14, 2018 The AATA is thrilled to announce that art therapists in Delaware can now apply for the new Professional Art Therapist and Associate Art Therapist licenses. On June 7th, the Division of Professional Regulation announced new rules effective June 11, 2018...
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....
