October 19, 2020 As mental health professionals, art therapists are closely connected with the needs of the communities they serve, especially now during the Coronavirus pandemic. Election Day is an opportunity to be a champion for your clients—and advocate...
October 8, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, CGP, Conference Chair We’re thrilled to share the detailed program for AATA’s 2020 virtual conference, Art Therapy Connected: Advancing Mental Health in a Virtual World. The 3-day program provides 57 hours of...
October 8, 2020 At a time when our country is facing an unprecedented mental health crisis on top of a pandemic, art therapists are on the job, helping people of all ages experiencing stress, anxiety and trauma. From psychiatric and medical hospitals, to...
October 8, 2020 We want to update our members about AATA’s Strategic Priority of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and share some upcoming next steps—and how to get more involved. Background In June of 2018, the AATA Board of Directors updated our Strategic Plan...
September 24, 2020 | Gioia Chilton, PhD, ATR-BC, LCPAT, CSAC, Nominating Committee Chair The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2020 election results for leadership positions with the American Art Therapy Association: Treasurer: Nadia Paredes,...
September 24, 2020 The art therapy community mourns the loss of Myra Levick, PhD, ATR-BC, a legendary pioneer in the field of art therapy. Dr. Levick helped found the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) in 1969 and served as our first president. As she...
