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 AATA News
We are honored to announce that Lynn Kapitan, PhD, ATR-BC, HLM, will be our Opening Plenary moderator for the AATA2025 Virtual Conference! Dr. Kapitan is former Editor-in-Chief of the Art Therapy Journal and a Past President of the American Art Therapy Association. She has practiced art therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, and in community-based, intercultural settings in the U.S. and Latin America. She will be joined by AATA President Nadia Paredes, MA, LMFT, ATR, and AATA Board Secretary Michael Galarraga, LPC, ATR-BC, CSAC, CSOTP, for the panel, Meeting this Moment: Art Therapy’s Collective Response to Hate and Fear. With political attacks on vulnerable communities growing, art therapists are grappling with how we can disrupt harm and respond effectively in the face of oppression, hate, and fear of the “other.”
Early Bird registration for AATA’s annual Virtual Conference, Oct. 25 – 26, is ending TOMORROW, August 22. Register today to get the lowest rate… ⇒ AATA Professional Members: Register for both days at $250 ⇒ AATA Student and New Professional Members: Register for both days at $90 And get an additional 50% discount if you’re registered for the In-Person conference! The Virtual Conference will offer attendees 27 all-new Continuing Education sessions, which you can attend “live” or watch at your own pace later. Earn up to 27 CE credits.
Join us August 26 for an inspiring and interactive session that explores the transformative power of art in the realm of mental health and suicide prevention. In “Brushstrokes of Hope,” we will delve into the intricate relationship between creativity and emotional well-being, highlighting how art can serve as a vital tool for healing, connection, and resilience. Whether you are a mental health professional, a caregiver, or someone interested in the intersection of art and healing, this session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for supporting someone experiencing suicidal ideation. Together, let’s paint a brighter future and explore how creativity can be a powerful ally in preventing suicide and promoting emotional well-being. Participants may receive 2 CE credits. The session is $82 and discounted for AATA Members ($52) and FREE for AATA Student Members to attend live.
We're reaching out to organizations that align with our mission to invite them to join us at the AATA2025 In-Person or Virtual Conference as sponsors or exhibitors. If you work with an organization interested in being a part of our conference or supporting the art therapy profession, please share this 2025 Sponsorship Prospectus. Our deadline for exhibitors is September 5!
Member Corner
By the AATA Nominations Committee Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level and help guide the future of our profession? AATA is now accepting nominations applications for the Board of Directors, including President-Elect, Secretary, and general Board Member positions, as well as the Nominations Committee. This is your chance to directly impact the future of the organization and the profession! Apply yourself or nominate a colleague — get started with a 200-word statement. The deadline is August 31.
JOURNAL NEWS
Book Review: “Art Therapy for Racial Trauma, Microaggressions and Inequality: Social Justice and Advocacy in Therapy Work” by Dr. Chioma Anah Review by Preethy Jayant AATA Members get FREE access to every issue of the Art Therapy Journal. Log in to MyAATA. Learn More... Events
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