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Full Conference Schedule Papers RE6150 • Hermeneutic Methods in Art Therapy Research and Practice Location: Washington 4, Exhibition Level Barbara Davis, Ph.D. This presentation will introduce phenomenological hermeneutic methods in art therapy with international students. Discussion will focus briefly on theory, process and interpretation. Examples show as students engaged their cultural sensibilities through art experience, hermeneutic reflections led to deeper understanding about sojourn adjustment that was previously difficult to grasp in words. ES6060 • Art-based Learning Strategies in Art Therapy Graduate Education: A Mixed Methods Study Location: Washington 5, Exhibition Level Sarah Deaver, Ph.D., ATR-BC, LPC This paper describes a research study investigating the use of art-based learning strategies in art therapy graduate education. Survey results regarding the use of these strategies in the curriculum are described, as are educators’ and graduates’ perceptions of the benefits of student art making in art therapy education. SC6061 • Early Intervention for Preschool Children: Getting a “Head Start” with Art Location: Washington 2, Exhibition Level P. Gussie Klorer, Ph.D., ATR-BC, LCSW, LCPC This presentation focuses on collaboration between Head Start centers in an impoverished city and a graduate Art Therapy Counseling program. Goals are to help children develop better emotional regulation and social competence skills. Additionally, community art projects involving staff and parents enhance the program’s visibility and success. ES6067 • Building a Sustainable Art Therapy Program in Hong Kong Location: Delaware A, Lobby Level Jordan Potash, Ph.D., ATR-BC, LCAT A challenge to the global profession of art therapy is to ensure that art therapy training programs are at once standardized across countries, while also rooted in local expectations and culture. Considerations of current educational recommendations and challenges are addressed in developing a graduate level program in Hong Kong. PS6180 • Using Art Therapy to Support/Develop the Faith Journey of Inpatient Clients Location: Virginia A, Lobby Level Carolyn Szala, M.S., ATR-BC, LCAT This presentation focuses on ways the art therapist can help a client handle faith issues. Although the paper focuses on the psychiatric inpatient assessments and guidelines it can be used for outpatient populations as well. AC6048 • Girl/Friends Summer Institute: Art Therapy to End Sexual Violence Location: Washington 3, Exhibition Level Scheherazade Tillet, M.A., and Leah Gipson, M.A.A.T. Girl/Friends Summer Institute is a peer-education, artsbased, training and advocacy program, focused on sexual violence prevention and recovery. The 3-week, 75-hour sexual health, sexual violence, and reproductive justice training for 14 adolescent girls takes place in the North Lawndale community of Chicago, IL. 3:15-4:05 p.m. Focus Group AC4119 • Art Therapy on the Frontier: Introducing and Sustaining Art Therapy in Montana Location: Virginia B, Lobby Level Allyson Bush, M.A., ATR, LCPC, and Kim Brown Campbell, Ed.S., ATR, LCPC Montana is home for 7 registered art therapists who are creating an art therapy community from the ground up. Recently we formed a state Chapter. We have been spreading information via grassroots efforts with local media, educational venues, and art exhibits. This session explores our successes, challenges, and future developments. Papers TE6133 • The International Art Therapy Research Database: Introducing an Innovative and Essential Resource Location: Washington 2, Exhibition Level Donna Betts, Ph.D., ATR-BC; Linda Gantt, Ph.D., ATR- BC, HLM; and John Lorance, M.S., ATR This presentation introduces an essential resource: The International Art Therapy Research Database (IATRD). As originally conceived by Gantt (1992), the IATRD is an internet-accessible repository of artworks by members of different social, national, and/or diagnostic groups, with artists’ and art therapists’ commentaries, and demographic and/or diagnostic data. 34 • AATA 42nd Annual Conference • Washington, DC • Friday, July 8
Full Conference Schedule ES6027 • Telesupervision in Art Therapy: Current Practices and Recommendations Location: Washington 5, Exhibition Level Rachel Brandoff, M.A., ATR-BC, LCAT, and Reina Lombardi, M.A., ATR In our global society, we turn to our computers for everything from communication to shopping to banking. So why not supervision This presentation will describe the growing phenomenon of distance supervision in art therapy. Attention will be paid to challenges of, and recommendations for, engaging in distance supervision. PS6189 • Group Art Therapy with Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Psychiatric Challenges; a Nondirective Approach Location: Washington 4, Exhibition Level Martha Haeseler, M.A., ATR-BC and Carlos Robles A veteran and an art therapist present the efficacy of a long-term nondirective group art therapy approach for veterans with PTSD and psychiatric challenges. The veteran will show and describe how, over time, issues emerged in his artwork that helped him deal with PTSD symptoms related to childhood trauma. ES6184 • Transitioning from Graduate Art Therapy Student to Professional Art Therapist Location: Delaware A, Lobby Level Kimberly Hills, M.A., LGPC This presentation will explore the transition from graduate student to professional in the art therapy field. The results of a survey from new and experienced professionals nationwide regarding the difficulties and strengths of this transition will be reviewed. Participants will learn about the most beneficial methods for transitioning successfully. PP6035 • Perspectives in Dream Work: A Comparison of Psychoanalytic and Art Therapy Approaches Location: Washington 3, Exhibition Level Laura Loumeau-May, M.P.S., ATR-BC, LPC This presentation compares traditional verbal approaches to dream work, including psychoanalytic and Gestalt, and discusses their application in art therapy. Case examples from bereavement work with children and teens, as well as techniques taught in a child enrichment program, illustrate the concepts presented. 3:15-4:45 p.m. Workshop (Separate registration required.) SC2073 • Exploring and Embracing Struggles while Creating Healing Strength through the Art Process Location: Washington 1, Exhibition Level Lisa Williams, M.A.A.T., ATR, LCPC Participants will engage in a multistep, mixed media process using a piece of 12” x 18” paper, oil pastels, tissue paper, and modge podge as a way to explore stressors, struggles, and strengths in their lives. We will discuss finding ways to embrace struggles, turning them into strengths. 4:15-5:05 p.m. Focus Group TA4025 • Positive Psychology and Art Therapy Focus Location: Virginia B, Lobby Level Rebecca Wilkinson, M.A., ATR-BC, and Gioia Chilton, M.A., ATR-BC This session explores the collaboration between Positive Psychology and Art Therapy, fields that have much to offer each other. Integrating art therapy with the principles of positive psychology, the study of wellbeing and of institutions that support research into resilience, and strengths in individuals and communities will be discussed. Papers TR6076 • Creativity, Ritual, and Well-Being: Working Through Collective Grief after Earthquake in Haiti Location: Washington 3, Exhibition Level Pascale C. Annoual, M.A., ATR This session outlines the journey of a Haitian born art therapist who uses beaded prayers for self-care, and reflective research methods in response to the aftermath of Haiti’s earthquake. Literature review was used to design training programs that develop intercultural competency, considering personal narratives, professional education, and cultural know how. SC6105 • Mindfulness-based Art Therapy and Yoga for Women’s Stress Reduction Location: Washington 2, Exhibition Level Suzanne Fortnum, and Amy Greenough, M.A. Art therapy and yoga both aid in bringing the mind and body into balance. The modalities differ, but the underlying goal is the same: to calm the mind and relax the body. The combination of these mindfulness-based practices can help women manage stress and promote self-care. Friday, July 8 • AATA 42nd Annual Conference • Washington, DC • 35
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