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 AATA NewsJoin us June 17 for a virtual CE session to help art therapists better support LGBTQIA+ clients and create a more inclusive and affirming practice. Queer Worldmaking in Art Therapy: Affirming Queer/Trans Lives Through Creative Practice will provide attendees with foundational knowledge of queer worldmaking, which is the ongoing process of constructing and inhabiting queer spaces and ways of life within heteronormative and anti-queer societies. Presenters Kachina Mooney, MA, LPC, ATR-BC; Sara Blevins-Ranes, ATR, LPC; and Nicholas Denson, MA, LCPC, LCADC, ATR-BC, NCC, will also highlight how creative expression can support inclusive, affirming therapeutic environments. By focusing on the roles of ally, advocate, and activist in this presentation, the presenters hope that, regardless of level of familiarity or practice, everyone will walk away with a deeper understanding of the work to be done and how to do it—especially in light of the sweeping legislative changes impacting LGBTQIA+ lives. This workshop is ideal for clinicians seeking to expand their cultural competency and deepen their commitment to LGBTQIA+ communities through art-based approaches. Everyone is welcome—and the session is FREE for AATA Student Members.
Join us for a virtual CE session, Art Therapy and Disability Justice in Mental Health, on July 29. AATA is hosting this event in recognition of Disability Pride Month, which honors the history and ongoing struggles of people with disabilities and commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990, a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. During the session, our panel will discuss the principles of disability justice and the role of art therapists in this framework as mental health professionals. They will also examine key aspects of disability culture, share practical strategies for making art therapy more accessible, and discuss how art therapists can foster allyship with disability communities, serving as agents of cultural change in the fight against ableism. Stay tuned for more details!
AATA is saddened to share the news that AATA Past President and HLM Bobbi Stoll, has passed away. The art therapy community mourns the loss of Past President Bobbi Stoll, a lifelong artist, visionary in the field of art therapy, and leader for our association. Bobbi was a powerful advocate for art therapy, the arts, and mental health—and a passionate leader, mentor, and friend who touched the lives of art therapists around the world. She will be missed. If you’re an AATA member, please join the conversation as we share memories about Bobbi here in the MyAATA community.
Early Bird registration for AATA2025, our in-person conference in Portland, Oregon, ends June 28 at 11:59pm ET! Register by the deadline to ensure the lowest rates! We are offering flexible registration packages, including full registration and one-day or two-day rates. AATA members save even more, including further discounts for student, new professional, and retired members! (Not yet a member? Join now.) Attending this annual conference is more than just about the continuing education credit, although more than 165 CE credits will be available in 9 program tracks, with even more available if you sign up for a Workshop or Advanced Practice Course. What always makes this conference so special are the people: Come together as a community, connect with others from around the globe—and be inspired!
Member CornerJoin the Veteran Shared Interest Group (SIG) on June 16 for a reflective art making event designed to foster expression, connection, and open discussion. All veterans, servicemembers, and those who work with veterans or servicemembers are welcome!
We are looking for energetic individuals willing to donate time to set-up, break-down, or monitor the Open Art Studio. The Open Art Studio is the heart of the conference, and the best place to meet art therapists from around the world! Volunteers will sign up for 1-hour blocks of time, and the responsibilities may include:
As a “thank you,” volunteers may have the opportunity to proctor one of the many amazing workshops offered throughout the conference, allowing them to “sit in” on the workshop to which they are assigned or, if no seats are available, volunteers will be offered another “thank you." To register to volunteer, simply add your desired volunteer times to your conference registration.
“Becoming an art therapist has been an incredible journey for me so far. I’ve had the opportunity to watch my clients grow and they constantly inspire me. There’s something that my good friend (and peer) LauraChioma Jones said that has stuck with me as I’m finishing school about art therapy: “It’s not always magic, but sometimes it is.” Sometimes what we do truly does feel like magic, and I can’t wait to see what magical moments happen throughout the rest of my career.” Nicky is a co-presenter for the upcoming CE event “Art Therapy and Disability Justice in Mental Health.” on July 29.
Learn more about Nicky Sullivan.
“I am an art therapist who strongly believes in the insight we gain through expressing our ideas in art while in the presence of another. It is powerful how much we learn about ourselves and others, which ultimately frees us from defensive restrictions.” Learn more about Nancy Gerber.
“My hopes for the future of the art therapy profession are centered around increasing recognition and accessibility to this valuable form of therapy. Art therapy has been shown to have a significant impact on mental health and well-being, making it a crucial tool for individuals facing various challenges and conditions. I believe that art therapy should be recognized nationally and integrated into healthcare systems, schools, and community programs. This recognition can help increase funding and resources for art therapy programs, making them more widely available to those who may not be able to afford it otherwise.”
Learn more about Bailey Bennett. ADVOCACY UPDATES
[NEW YORK] The Commercial Insurance Bill has Passed out of the Senate! Yesterday, the LCAT commercial insurance bill (A3319/S1001), which would include outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists in certain insurance policies, passed the Senate floor and has been sent to the Governor!
If your Senator voted yes on the bill, please take a moment to call them and say thank you! Stay tuned for more information on how we will continue to advocate now that the bill is headed to the Governor's desk.
JOURNAL NEWSIn honor of Pride Month, we offer these publications from recent issues of the AATA Journal to read, revisit, and share. To view the entire publication, AATA members can log in to MyAATA to obtain full access. Not currently an AATA member? Join or renew here. Reviewed by Owen Karcher in Art Therapy, Volume 38, 2021 - Issue 3 Brief Report: Proposing an Ar(t)chive of Queer Forms With Sexual, Gender, and Relationship Diverse Clients By Zachary D. Van Den Berg in Art Therapy, Volume 41, 2024 - Issue 1 By Tamara J. Galinsky in Art Therapy, Volume 40, 2023 - Issue 4
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From the AATA Career CenterThe Assistant Program Director/Art Therapist works alongside the Program Director/Art Therapist in designing, co-facilitating, and supporting all direct service programming, which includes networking with community partners. Programs serve individuals with diverse issues, including abandonment, abuse, trauma, isolation, neglect, poor boundaries, undiagnosed and diagnosed mental health concerns, and disabilities.
Lesley University is seeking a Core Faculty member in the Art Therapy program to join our highly evolved and uniquely conceptualized Expressive Therapies Department. The qualified applicant will teach courses in Art Therapy in the Expressive Therapies Department.
The Art Therapist & Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing in-person and virtual trauma-informed individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as facilitating general and specialized support groups for adult and adolescent sexual assault survivors and their significant others. These sessions will be held at our Central office and occasionally at other locations across Chicago.
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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