The conference is organized into nine main subject tracks to help participants find areas of interest. During the proposal submission process, each proposal submitter selected one category to best describe their session. AATA uses these categories for the final Program Guide.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Sessions within this category, grounded in the DEI activist movement, explore studies in art therapy assessments, current research, and theoretical models. The primary focus is on nurturing diversity, advancing equity, and ensuring inclusion within the art therapy domain. This commitment extends to addressing social inequities and advocating for systematic change within the field. Notably, discussions may illuminate strategies to address oppression and confront social justice issues, particularly tailored to the needs of specific populations.
Advanced Practice Courses and Workshops have limited seats and require additional registration and fees. All other sessions (e.g. panels, papers, performances, and videos) are included as part of conference registration and do not need additional registration.
Track | Course # | Title | Presenter(s) | Type | Date | Time |
DEI | DEI 76 | Bisa Butler’s Everyday Heroes: Finding and Celebrating the Extraordinary in the Familiar (N-DEI76) | Gaelynn Wolf Bordonaro, Laura Cherry | Half-Day Advanced Practice Course | 10/8 | 9 am |
DEI | DEI 53 | Adaptability and Accessibility: Considerations in Art Therapy (NY-DEI53) | Frances Way, Katie Dunn | Workshop | 10/9 | 4 pm |
DEI | DEI 142 | The Many Faces of Art Therapy – Past, Present & Future (NY-DEI142) | Judy Rubin, Zachary Van Den Berg | Video | 10/9 | 12 noon |
DEI | DEI 144 | Artistic Expression of Medical Experiences of Mothers of Color: Perspectives using Art (N/NY-DEI144) | Lauren Barrett | Paper | 10/9 | 12 noon |
DEI | DEI 190 | Continuing to Connect with Communities: Addressing Public Health Through Community Arts (N/NY-DEI190) | Eileen Douglas, Khadijah Miller | Paper | 10/11 | 11 am |
DEI | DEI 207 | Exploring an Abolitionist Approach to Art Therapy (N/NY-DEI207) | Lauren Leone | Paper | 10/11 | 12 noon |
DEI | DEI 226 | Expanding the Framework of Art Therapy for Equity & Inclusion (DEI226) | Lindsay Long | Paper | 10/11 | 12 noon |
DEI | DEI 227 | Reaching New Heights in Neurodivergent Art Therapy (NY-DEI227) | Jessica Stallings | Paper | 10/11 | 2 pm |