The American Art Therapy Association's 42nd Annual Conference

Full Conference Schedule
RE1102 • A Day in the Diagnostic Drawing
Series Archive
Location: Offsite. Refer to pre-conference e-mail
communications
Anne Mills, M.A., ATR-BC, LPC; Barry M. Cohen, M.A.,
ATR- BC; and Kathryn Johnson, Ph.D., ATR
Visit a lovely art therapy studio near the conference
hotel to study and work with a substantial portion of the
Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS) Archive. Outstanding
teachers will support you in doing most of the things a
researcher does. Prerequisite requires some familiarity
with the DDS and ability to climb stairs.
PP1047 • “My Book Hath Made Me” Bookbinding
and Journaling for Clients and Therapists
Location: Washington 3, Exhibition Level
Malissa Morrell, M.A., ATR, LMFT
Journaling and storytelling are widely considered
therapeutic, yet art therapists may feel book-making to
be impractical with clients. This course will explore
ancient and modern book structures to use during and
after sessions—benefiting clients and therapists alike.
Participants will bind six books using simple techniques
and everyday materials.
MC1089 • Examining Cultural Identity and
Difference: Promoting Critical Art Therapy Practices
Location: Virginia B, Lobby Level
Savneet Talwar, Ph.D., ATR-BC
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to an
approach in art therapy practice informed by
intersectional theory. Participants will explore the
emotional, cognitive, social, and affective dimensions of
identity and difference as they operate within the larger
cultural and social forces that shape, construct, and
produce individual reality.
TA1023 • Collaborating on Happiness: Positive
Psychology and Art Therapy
Location: Washington 2, Exhibition Level
Rebecca Wilkinson, M.A., ATR-BC, and Gioia Chilton
M.A., ATR-BC
What makes people happier Who is happy Why be
happy How do creative endeavors contribute to
happiness Explore the connection between Positive
Psychology and Art Therapy and outline strategies for
incorporating the collaboration of these two complimentary
fields to promote happiness in ourselves and our clients.
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Coalition of Art Therapy Educators (CATE) Meeting
Location: Marriott Ballroom Salon 2, Lobby Level
1:00-6:00 p.m.
American Art Therapy Association’s Assembly
of Chapters
Location: Marriott Ballroom Salon 3, Lobby Level
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Half-Day Advanced Practice Course
(Separate registration required.)
TA1122 • Art Therapy and Folk Art: Beyond Two
Traditions
Location: Delaware B, Lobby Level – Refer to
pre-conference email communications
Randy Vick, M.S., ATR-BC, LCPC
This course begins with a visit to the Folk Art collection
of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The works
encountered there will serve as inspiration for the
discussions to follow on the role folk and fine art
traditions have played in shaping the theory and
practice of art therapy.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Newcomer’s Session
Location: Delaware B, Lobby Level
If this is your first Annual Conference or you are an
International Member you are invited to attend this
session for an informative overview of the Conference.
Learn tips from experienced conference leaders that
will help enrich your Conference experience and make
it successful! Newcomers will be greeted by the
Membership Committee, the Association’s Board of
Directors, and the Conference Chair.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
President’s Reception
(Not part of all registration packages.)
Location: Washington 5, Exhibition Level
Connect with friends, join colleagues, and meet members
of the American Art Therapy Association’s Board of
Directors. Enjoy refreshments and a cash bar at this
annual conference kickoff event. (Not included in the
Economy or Daily Packages.)
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Chapter Delegates and American Art Therapy
Association Board Luncheon
Location: Marriott Ballroom Salon 3, Lobby Level
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