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The Art Therapy Alliance also includes subgroups on different topics and specific populations for sharing of information, ideas, resources, and meeting other art therapists related to these areas.
ART THERAPY ALLIANCE SUBGROUPS
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Art Therapy Alliance SubGroup: Materials and Media in Art Therapy
Materials and Media in Art Therapy is a subgroup of the
Art Therapy Alliance for members to discuss and exchange
ideas related to a variety of media types and material approaches
in relationship to the art therapist's work with different populations,
settings, and personal art-making.
Art Therapy Alliance SubGroup: Independent Practice & Art Therapy
Professional art therapists who work in private practice,
as contractors, or work independently with the support of
grant funding can share resources, discuss ideas, and
seek information related to this topic. Moderated by Don
Cutcher, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D, LPCC,
LPAT, ATR-BC, Gretchen Miller, MA, ATR-BC, and
Elizabeth Warson, MA, ATR-BC. Join here.
Art Therapy Alliance SubGroup:
Art Therapy & Older Adults with Neurodegenerative Disorders
Art Therapy & Older Adults with Neurodegenerative Disorders will provide a forum for the open exchange of ideas, therapeutic protocols, articles, resources,
news, info, etc relating to the older adult population. Anyone
interested in or currently working with older adults using art 
therapy is welcome to join in discussions or post questions.
The manager of this group, Amanda Alders is currently
pursuing a PhD, specializing in Art Therapy at FSU in
Tallahassee, FL and will be adding and responding to
discussions every other Friday. Older adults are considered
a “vulnerable” population with specific needs and a wide
range of behavioral tendencies. Collaboration among
therapists may very well serve to provide a strong footing
for providing high quality care to a rapidly growing segment
of the world population. For this reason, by participating in group discussions, therapists will be able to share insight into the approaches that they find most effective and person centered. This group will encourage discussions on culturally diverse segments of the elderly population as well as theories associated with neuroplasticity, learning, motivation, and creativity. If this group interests you, join here.
Art Therapy Alliance SubGroup: Medical Art Therapy
Medical Art Therapy (MAT) is dedicated to spreading knowledge
and creating dialogue about art therapy within the medical milieu.
Medical art therapy includes work with individuals and groups
affected by illness and disability, medical professionals and
caregivers. This subgroup can explore interesting topics such
as, but not limited to: holistic treatment, cell-level healing,
disability theory, art making by patients in hospitals, homes
and clinics, as well as the role of art therapy in health and
wellness. Group is moderated by Rachel Schreibman,
Medical Art Therapy blogger and art therapy graduate
student. If these ideas interest you, join the MAT subgroup.....
This is an exciting area to be involved in!
Art Therapy Alliance SubGroup: Trauma and Loss
Trauma and Loss is a subgroup of The Art Therapy Alliance for art therapists to dialogue, share ideas and resources related to art therapy, trauma, and loss issues. This group is If you are already a member of the Art Therapy Alliance and Art Therapy Alliance SubGroup: International Art Therapy Research Collaborative
Are you interested in developing an art therapy research project?
Have you collected data for an art therapy research project
and would like to collaborate with other Art Therapy Alliance
and International Art Therapy Organization LinkedIn members?
Or just want to talk about art therapy research? Looking for
interesting, relevant, and leading edge art therapy research
and related studies on art and health, creativity, and
therapeutic artmaking? This subgroup is moderated by
think-tank for how we all can envision and contribute to art therapy
research around the world. Bring your passion and ideas and let's talk! If you are a member of the Art Therapy Alliance on LinkedIn, look for this subgroup in your Groups section. If you're not a member of the Art Therapy Alliance, make a request to join here.
Art Therapy Alliance SubGroup: Digital Art Therapy
Digital Art Therapy (DAT) is a sub-group for art therapists to
discuss practical ways to work with clients using technology.
This can include digital photo collage, animation, film making,
computer illustration, 3D drawing, e-zine, social networking
pages, digital photography, music video, online art therapy,
virtual world art therapy and more. Included will be ideas for art
therapy techniques & directives, personal experiences and
applicable research from therapists working in this area. This
group is moderated by Art Therapy Alliance member Ginger
Poole. If you are a member of the Art Therapy Alliance on
LinkedIn, look for this subgroup in your Groups section and join
us! If you're not a member of the Art Therapy Alliance, make a
Art Therapy Alliance SubGroup: International Art Therapy Organization [IATO]
Join the International Art Therapy Organization's dialogue, become a stakeholder, and meet others from around the world who have a passion for the field of art therapy, therapeutic art making, and art for health, wellness, and social transformation, share resources and research, and learn more about how art is changing lives, every day and everywhere. Contribute to the discussion board on this site, post events and news, and become part of a network that
includes creative individuals from every continent. Get the latest
news on international art therapy, stories about visual arts,
creativity, and health, announcements about educational
opportunities, distance learning, research collaborations,
and conferences. This group is moderated by IATO
If you are a member of the Art Therapy Alliance on LinkedIn,
look for this subgroup in your Groups section.
Make a request to join this subgroup here.
International Art Therapy Research Collaborative
