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As art therapists face unique developmental challenges throughout their careers, supervision can play a critical role in guiding us through different phases of professional development. In this three-part virtual learning series, presenters Annette Vaccaro, EdD, LPAT, LCSW, SCPsyA, LPC, ATR-BC, ACS, ATCS; Cindy Concannon, LPAT, LPC, ATR-BC, NCC; Dan Summer, Ph.D., LAC, ATR-BC, LCAT, LPAT, ATCS; and Traci Bitondo, PhD, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, ACS, ATCS will explore the developmental journey of art therapists, from early-career challenges to more advanced stages, and how supervisors can tailor their approach to meet the evolving needs of their supervisees. Each session will provide an overview of common experiences at different developmental stages, followed by small group discussions and explanations of how to apply this knowledge in clinical supervision. Using the Discrimination Model of Supervision—a well-established developmental framework—we will examine the three key roles a supervisor must navigate: consultant, teacher, and counselor. While the virtual series will be held live via Zoom, with plenty of opportunities to engage with the presenters, it will also be available On Demand to watch at your convenience.
Member Corner
AATA members have told us that they want more opportunities for mentorship and networking—and are signing up to find mentors! That’s why we are looking for more mentors to participate in our Mentor Match program. If you have experience as an art therapist and are willing to support the next generation of art therapists, please join us! AATA’s Mentor Match program helps mentees connect with mentors through our own specialized search tool. Mentees can search for mentors based on art form specialties, clinical interests, or mentorship goals. From students to seasoned art therapists, we all have something to learn, which is why anyone at any career stage is welcome to be a mentee. Mentors commit to meeting with their mentees at least once a month to ensure mentees get the guidance they need. If you’re curious to learn more about the program we recommend checking out AATA Secretary and Mentor Match Ambassador Michael Galarraga’s 10 Tips to Support a Positive AATA Mentor Match Experience or checking out his tutorial video.
“I am most excited right now about the developmental journey of the art therapist. I have done recent research about the graduates from the program that I coordinate and have been supervising for 20 years now. In addition, I am learning more and more about online education and how to use technology to enhance our training. The pandemic brought the necessity to stretch our wings in this area.” AATA is honored to have Annettee host our upcoming Supervision CE Series. Join her for the virtual sessions beginning March 21.
“I think the weight of the world sits with so many right now. It makes me feel incredibly fortunate to be able to process events of race, diversity and social justice with my clients.” Learn more about Ashley Stielow. ADVOCACY UPDATESKansas State Representative Susan Ruiz introduced HB2072, which would create two licenses: Licensed Clinical Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Art Therapist with the support of the Kansas Art Therapy Association. The bill has now been referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. Please contact your representative (especially if they are a member of the committee) to ask them to co-sponsor HB2072 and pass it out of committee. You can find out who your representative is here. Use this model letter for Kansans to help you write your lawmaker about the bill.
SB1081 was assigned to the Senate Business & Commerce Committee for debate on Feb. 24. Please contact your state senator (especially if they are a member of the committee) and ask them to co-sponsor SB1081 and pass it out of committee. You can find out who your lawmaker is here. Use this model letter for Texans to help you write your lawmaker about the bill.
Mark your calendars for LCAT Advocacy Day in Albany, NY, on Monday, March 10, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., to help advocate for LCATs in New York to receive insurance reimbursement. The Coalition is advocating for LCATs to be added to the Medicaid Provider List through the state budget. The Coalition is also advocating for bills A3319 and S1001, which would include outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists in certain insurance policies. All are welcome to join, including LCATs, CAT-LPs, students/interns, other licensed professionals, and community supporters. If you don’t have a car, 1199SEIU is generously providing bus transportation from several locations! You can reserve a spot on the advocacy day sign-up sheet.
JOURNAL NEWS
Before the new Volume of Art Therapy is published (coming soon!), here is a look back at the four Issues of Volume 41, which published 4 Editorials, a Special Issue, 16 Articles, 6 Brief Reports, 4 Viewpoints, 5 Book Reviews, and 4 Featured Art/Pictorial Works. Collectively, Volume 41's content had over 31,500 views:
This special issue seeks to provide a platform for innovative research, case studies, theoretical explorations, and professional practice viewpoints that deepen our collective knowledge of how art therapy can support neurodivergent individuals. We welcome original articles, theoretical papers, brief reports, and case studies including but not limited to:
Events
From the AATA Career Center- SPONSORED POST - Joe’s Art Time, LLC seeks a creative and compassionate Art Therapist or Creative Arts Therapist to join our team. Must have graduated from a master's art therapy program and have the potential to achieve the ATR registration and BC Board Certification or the REAT certification. Having a LMHC or Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern is a plus but not required.
- SPONSORED POST - Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) in Baltimore is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track Faculty member and Graduate Program Director in the Art Therapy department, beginning Summer 2025.
- SPONSORED POST - Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service (SFCS) is seeking a dynamic, fee for service mental health practitioner to deliver in-person psychotherapy services for 8-12 hours/week. The ideal candidate will possess the unique skills and techniques required to work effectively with children, age 5-10 years old, couples, and families.
Want to post or apply for art therapy jobs? Visit the AATA Career Center, the one-stop-shop to help art therapists at all levels find new opportunities. For questions about the career center, please email info@arttherapy.org.
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