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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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Mindfulness and Art Therapy
This is a sub-group of the Art Therapy Alliance to explore the interface and application of Mindfulness and Art Therapy. It's a wonderful place to exchange sharings, questions, ideas around the spiritual dimension of Mindfulness, the application of mindfulness to contemporary psychotherapy, art therapy, creative arts, MBSR, DBT, ACT, Hakomi, Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy (FOAT) and more with various populations. Also, the application of Mindfulness for the therapist's self-care and development will also be explored. Please join in this wonderful dialogue and community! Moderator: Laury Rappaport, Ph.D., ATR-BC, REAT. Join here.
Art Therapy & Autism
This subgroup of the Art Therapy Alliance is for members who are interested in discussing and learning about the complex population of Autism. There is a need and demand for innovative services that can give children on the autism spectrum the best chance to develop intellectually and socially, to discover their talents and to cope with their challenges. More art therapists are becoming involved in the treatment plans for these children and are looking to adapt methods and materials to accommodate the needs of this population. Within this group, explore the latest trends in therapeutic methods that are being used successfully
and how we as art therapists can integrate creative
modalities into proven techniques and strategies.
Art Therapy Student Networking Forum
This subgroup of the Art Therapy Alliance provides an
opportunity for students interested in art therapy or
enrolled in an art therapy educational program to
network with other students and art therapists, as
well as access resources related to the profession
of art therapy. Join here.
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.
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, Gretchen Miller, MA, ATR-BC, and
Elizabeth Warson, MA, ATR-BC. Join here.
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. Art Therapy Alliance members 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.
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. If these ideas interest you, join the MAT subgroup here.
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 moderated by Aimee Loth Rozum, LMHC, ATR-BC . If you are already a member of the Art Therapy Alliance and this topic interests you, please join us!
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.
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 request to join here.
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.
