The American Art Therapy Association's 42nd Annual Conference

Full Conference Schedule
TR2109 • The Healing Cloth: An Ethical Art Therapy
Intervention in Self-repair from Trauma
Location: Delaware B, Lobby Level
Kathleen Sullivan, M.A.A.T.
The Healing Cloth protocol offers hope for self-repair
and resolution from trauma by employing ancient dream
incubation practices. Simple constructions and a
reductive gouache technique invite a waking dream
state. Facilitating safe exploration of strengths,
relationships, and creative problem solving, this protocol
supports discovery and integration of inner wisdom.
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Embracing Diversity: Piece by Piece • FREE
Workshop, presented by the Multicultural
Committee, to be held in the Open Art Studio
Location: Exhibit Hall A, Exhibition Level (This session is
not eligible for a CEC.) (Separate registration is required.)
Gwendolyn Short, M.A., ATR, CSC-AD, and Arlene Diaz
Workshop participants will have the opportunity to
complete a unique 12” x 12” quilt block from an array
of materials and media. The quilt blocks designed at
the Conference will be incorporated into the design of
a “quilted” work of art, which will be raffled at the
2012 Annual Conference in Savannah.
4:15-5:05 p.m.
Social Justice Caucus
Location: Virginia A, Lobby Level
Pat Allen, Ph.D., ATR, HLM and Janis Timm-Bottos,
Ph.D., ATR-BC, LPAT, PT
4:15-5:05 p.m.
Focus Groups
PP4146 • Following Your Inspiration and Setting
Your Intentions in Art Therapy Practice
Location: Washington 3, Exhibition Level
Mary How, M.A.A.T., ATR-BC, and Charlotte Crosland,
M.A., ATR-BC, CACII
The goal of this focus group is to empower art
therapists to follow inspiration and set intentions (goals)
for practice. We will look at effective ways to remain
connected to individual/spiritual purpose through
mindfulness and personal inspiration while setting clear
intentions for art therapy practice.
RE4092 • Research on the Effectiveness of Art
Therapy
Location: Washington 2, Exhibition Level
Donna Kaiser, Ph.D., ATR-BC, LPC, LMFT
This focus group will provide a forum for art therapists
to learn about the research that exists on the
effectiveness of art therapy in various settings and with
various populations. It is presented by the American Art
Therapy Association Research Committee and draws on
the committee’s work on their Outcomes Bibliography.
Papers
TA6059 • Introduction to Affective Color Symbolism
& Markers Cosplay: Standardized Procedure for
Diagnostic and Clinical Use
Location: Washington 1, Exhibition Level
Liona Lu, D.FA., ATR-BC
This paper will focus on the theory and practice of an
interview assessment procedure–the Affective Color
Symbolism and one of its applications, Markers
Cosplay. This procedure allows children or adults to
express themselves in a nonthreatening way and be
better understood through the nonverbal and
interactive process.
AC6129 • In the Business of Empowerment: Social
Enterprise from an Art Therapist’s Perspective
Location: Delaware A, Lobby Level
Angela Lyonsmith, M.A.A.T., ATR-BC, LCPC
This presentation addresses the current emergence of
social enterprises, discusses possible applications to
clinical practice, and identifies areas of expertise an art
therapist can bring to this model of service. Through
thoughtful engagement in the art process and
respectful use of art products, social enterprises offer
an opportunity for empowerment.
TR6164 • Integrating Art Therapy and Trauma
Treatment into a Rape Crisis Center
Location: Virginia B, Lobby Level
Carol Olson, M.A. , M.A.A.T., ATR-BC, LPC, CSAC
The impact of sexual violence necessitates an
immediate clinical response and uninterrupted therapy
to achieve better outcomes for victims. In order to
develop better treatment programs, it is crucial to
understand the limitations of traditional advocacy from
paraprofessionals to the management of these
disorders and develop integrated counseling programs.
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