From a recent Washington Post story about depression screening:"...Caroline's emotional problems were linked to her sister's death. After several intensive evaluations that delved into the girl's mental and emotional history, and that obtained a family history and detailed information about Candace's death, Caroline was placed in "art therapy," painting or making sculptures with a therapist who simultaneously used the sessions to draw out the teenager's emotional problems.
The therapy had an immediate and beneficial impact and turned Mathy Milling Downing, a skeptic about some kinds of mental health treatment, into a fan of mental health treatment done right.
"My grades went from almost failing algebra to honor roll," Caroline Downing, now 20, said in an interview. The treatment worked, she said, because "getting all the stuff out of your head that you don't need there gives you more room for all the stuff you need to have in your head."
Thank you for sharing your experience, Caroline.
Jumat, 29 Mei 2009
Minggu, 24 Mei 2009
Congratulations, GW Class of 2009!
The Potomac Art Therapy Association offers warmest congratulations to The George Washington Art Therapy Graduate Program's Graduating Class of 2009!
I took these snapshots at the Graduation party at the new GW location in Alexandria, VA. Congraduations again Graduates, & we hope to see you at the next PATA meeting! -Gioia
Opportunity to present at SACRED DC Festival
Call for workshop leaders:
The entire SACRED DC Festival is free and open to all. It will include arts, healing and consciousness raising workshops as well as dancing, drumming, yoga, qigong, reiki, massage and more! It should be a fun filled event! Apply under the healing section, which includes mind-body healing as well. The applications to present at the Festival, which will be held on Sunday, June 21st from Noon -5:00 in DC at the Josephine Butler Parks Center and at Meridian Hill/ Malcolm X Park just across the street, are all online at www.sacreddc.com. There is a small $10 application fee but it is free to participate.
The entire SACRED DC Festival is free and open to all. It will include arts, healing and consciousness raising workshops as well as dancing, drumming, yoga, qigong, reiki, massage and more! It should be a fun filled event! Apply under the healing section, which includes mind-body healing as well. The applications to present at the Festival, which will be held on Sunday, June 21st from Noon -5:00 in DC at the Josephine Butler Parks Center and at Meridian Hill/ Malcolm X Park just across the street, are all online at www.sacreddc.com. There is a small $10 application fee but it is free to participate.
Kamis, 21 Mei 2009
PATA @ Artomatic
Hi!
I went over to Artomatic last night to drop off our brochures-it's going to be really cool! I already meet many cool people-guy from Glass Works Studios, another guy doing an on-line arts magazine who wanted to publish an article about us(!) Opening night is May 29th-come out & check it out!
Also I need your articles for the newsletter by June 1st!
And, Join me on Friday 6/26 - 6:30 - 8:30 pm to host the Arts Resource Room (which has awesome view of the Capital) on the 4th floor and do informal sharing about art therapy, the profession, give away newsletters. It's very casual event, fun! I'll bring art materials...Mark your calendars and come out to Artomatic!
Artomatic - About Artomatic
Gioia Chilton, MA, ATR-BC
I went over to Artomatic last night to drop off our brochures-it's going to be really cool! I already meet many cool people-guy from Glass Works Studios, another guy doing an on-line arts magazine who wanted to publish an article about us(!) Opening night is May 29th-come out & check it out!
Also I need your articles for the newsletter by June 1st!
And, Join me on Friday 6/26 - 6:30 - 8:30 pm to host the Arts Resource Room (which has awesome view of the Capital) on the 4th floor and do informal sharing about art therapy, the profession, give away newsletters. It's very casual event, fun! I'll bring art materials...Mark your calendars and come out to Artomatic!
Artomatic - About Artomatic
Gioia Chilton, MA, ATR-BC
Selasa, 19 Mei 2009
Art Therapist Needed
DC Autism Parents (DCAP), an organization created by parents of children with autism for parents of children with autism, is looking for an Art Therapist, who lives in DC, to work with children living with autism.
Please contact Yetta Myrick at ymyrick@dcautismparents.org with the subject line "ART THERAPIST"
The Mission of DC Autism Parents is to improve the lives of all affected by autism in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area through advocacy, education, support, services, and research in order to promote community inclusion and awareness.
Yetta Myrick
President/Founder
DC Autism Parents
ymyrick@dcautismparents.org
www.dcautismparents.org
Please contact Yetta Myrick at ymyrick@dcautismparents.org with the subject line "ART THERAPIST"
The Mission of DC Autism Parents is to improve the lives of all affected by autism in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area through advocacy, education, support, services, and research in order to promote community inclusion and awareness.
Yetta Myrick
President/Founder
DC Autism Parents
ymyrick@dcautismparents.org
www.dcautismparents.org
Papermaking @ Art @ the Center!
Thursday, May 21 Papermaking $20 Do-it-yourself recycling! Learn how to recycle paper into pulp and createnew sheets. Handmade paper makes beautiful cards, books and collages. Comeaway with ideas for a fun end of the year project for classes and community groups.For more information, visit www.artatthecenter.org or e-mail info@artatthecenter.org Thanks,Kathryn Horn Coneway
Jumat, 15 Mei 2009
Join me at Artomatic!
Hi PATA folk!
Join me at Artomatic on two dates:
I'll be setting up the PATA info at Artomatic's Arts Resource Room with the other groups involved on May 20th if anyone else wants to come..good networking experience!
Our materials will stay in the room until the close of the show.
If you want to do a separate presentation, see info below-great opportunity to promote your program/special focus/practice your presenting skills/get the word out about art therapy...
Our night to be present is Friday 6/26 - 6:30 - 8:30. It's very casual just hosting the room and informal sharing about art therapy, the profession, etc... fun! I'll bring art materials...Mark your calendars and come out to Artomatic!
Gioia
Join me at Artomatic on two dates:
I'll be setting up the PATA info at Artomatic's Arts Resource Room with the other groups involved on May 20th if anyone else wants to come..good networking experience!
Our materials will stay in the room until the close of the show.
If you want to do a separate presentation, see info below-great opportunity to promote your program/special focus/practice your presenting skills/get the word out about art therapy...
Our night to be present is Friday 6/26 - 6:30 - 8:30. It's very casual just hosting the room and informal sharing about art therapy, the profession, etc... fun! I'll bring art materials...Mark your calendars and come out to Artomatic!
Gioia
Kamis, 14 Mei 2009
OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT AT ARTOMATIC
OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT AT ARTOMATIC-Some of you may know that Artomatic offers free fun, educational workshops for both children and adults. We want to know if any of you
would like to lead one! PATA, like other ats organizations, will be
to spend two hours on-site at the Arotomatic Arts Resource Center during the show; this would be an additional activity.
Feel free to spread the word to your organization's staff, board, and
volunteers. There must be someone who'd like to share expertise in the
form of a talk or hands-on workshop. :-) Just pick the day, time, and
topic, and as long as that time slot is available, we'll get it on the
calendar.
To schedule a workshops for grown-ups, contact Lisa Rosenstein --
lisakrose@gmail.com
To schedule one for children or families, contact Fran Atkinson --
msazuri@msn.com and/or her co-chair Nancy at thinkeyedeas@aol.com.
would like to lead one! PATA, like other ats organizations, will be
to spend two hours on-site at the Arotomatic Arts Resource Center during the show; this would be an additional activity.
Feel free to spread the word to your organization's staff, board, and
volunteers. There must be someone who'd like to share expertise in the
form of a talk or hands-on workshop. :-) Just pick the day, time, and
topic, and as long as that time slot is available, we'll get it on the
calendar.
To schedule a workshops for grown-ups, contact Lisa Rosenstein --
lisakrose@gmail.com
To schedule one for children or families, contact Fran Atkinson --
msazuri@msn.com and/or her co-chair Nancy at thinkeyedeas@aol.com.
Kamis, 07 Mei 2009
PATA Awards: Take the Time to Honor Someone!*
There are many art therpists who deserve to be acknowledged. The
requirements for the nomination are minimal, but the recognition is
extremely important! There are two awards for professionals and one for
students (details are listed below). Please consider taking a few minutes to
honor those who have added to Art Therapy, PATA, and the Washington, DC area
in the field of Art Therapy.
*PATA Nancy Schoebel Scholarship Award* :Presented to Students for
Excellence in Writing
Nancy Shoebel (1952-1990) was a founding member of the Potomac Art Therapy
Association. She strived for excellence in every aspect of her work. Nancy
was active in legislative affairs, NCATA, and other committees for the AATA.
She helped to revitalize PATA in the 1970’s. This award is presented
annually to an Art Therapy Student demonstrating excellence in writing as
determined by submission of a paper which will be judged by blind review.
The winner will have their paper published in PATA Newsletter. Nominations
and entries will be sought annually with the deadline of July 30th. Criteria
for this award will include:
Nominees must be a graduate student currently enrolled in an AATA approved
program and a student member of AATA and the Potomac Art Therapy
Association.
Nominees should demonstrate excellence in writing through the submission of
a nomination form and case study, a research paper, examination of a
technique, or exploration of a theory.
*PATA Professional Scholarship Award*: *Presented for Commitment to
Education, Supervision, Continuing Education and Professional Development
This award is presented annually to a Registered and Board Certified Art
Therapist demonstrating commitment to the education of art therapy students,
supervision of art therapy graduates, and/or promotion of the art therapy
field through continuing education and/or professional development. The
winner will have their biography published in PATA Newsletter. Nominations
will be sought annually with the deadline of July 30th. Criteria for this
award will include:
Nominees may be individuals or groups of individuals must be a member of the
American Art Therapy Association and the Potomac Art Therapy Association.
Nominees should demonstrate exceptional commitment to the education of art
therapy students, supervision of art therapy graduates, and/or promotion of
the art therapy field through continuing education and/or professional
development.
Nominees should demonstrate outstanding leadership to the goal of education,
supervision, and scholarship.
Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to communication between and among
art therapists as well as the health care community.
Nominees will be evaluated on the potential for contribution to benefit both
the art therapy community and the health care community as a whole.
Nominees will maintain high personal integrity and professional excellence.
*PATA Distinguished Service Award*: Presented for Recognition of Outstanding Service to PATA in fulfilling its Mission
This award is presented annually to a member of PATA demonstrating
outstanding service in fulfilling its mission. The winner will be presented
with a full year’s membership in PATA. Nominations will be sought annually
with the deadline of July 30th. Criteria for this award will include:
Nominees must be a member of the American Art Therapy Association and the
Potomac Art Therapy Association.
Nominees should demonstrate outstanding service in helping PATA fulfill its
mission.
Nominees will maintain high personal integrity and professional excellence.
PATA AWARD NOMINATION FORM
*(please type or print clearly)*
Name of Nominee: ________________________________________
Nominee’s Title(s): ____ ____________________________________
Nominee’s Place of Employment:
Nominee is *ATR* BC
Other: ___________
Nominee’s Address: ___ ________________
Nominee’s Telephone: FAX: ________________________
Email: _ ________________________________________________
Nominated for: (*check one*) PATA Nancy
Schoebel Scholarship
PATA Professional Scholarship
PATA Distinguished Service Award
Please attach a one-page explanation of the nominee’s contributions and how
the nominee meets the award criteria. If you are a student applying
for the Nancy Schoebel Award, please attach your paper for consideration.
*Contact Person’s Name:
*Title:*
*Organization: *
*Address: *
*Telephone:*
*Fax:*
*E-mail: *
*Please return this form by July 30, 2009 to: hbardot@gwu.edu*
Please attach a one-page explanation of the nominee’s contributions and how
the nominee meets the award criteria.
If you are a student applying for the Nancy Schoebel Award, please attach
your paper for consideration.
Please mail in or save paper and download this form, fill out and return via
e-mail by July 30, 2009 to:
hbardot@gwu.edu at PATA Award Nominations
requirements for the nomination are minimal, but the recognition is
extremely important! There are two awards for professionals and one for
students (details are listed below). Please consider taking a few minutes to
honor those who have added to Art Therapy, PATA, and the Washington, DC area
in the field of Art Therapy.
*PATA Nancy Schoebel Scholarship Award* :Presented to Students for
Excellence in Writing
Nancy Shoebel (1952-1990) was a founding member of the Potomac Art Therapy
Association. She strived for excellence in every aspect of her work. Nancy
was active in legislative affairs, NCATA, and other committees for the AATA.
She helped to revitalize PATA in the 1970’s. This award is presented
annually to an Art Therapy Student demonstrating excellence in writing as
determined by submission of a paper which will be judged by blind review.
The winner will have their paper published in PATA Newsletter. Nominations
and entries will be sought annually with the deadline of July 30th. Criteria
for this award will include:
Nominees must be a graduate student currently enrolled in an AATA approved
program and a student member of AATA and the Potomac Art Therapy
Association.
Nominees should demonstrate excellence in writing through the submission of
a nomination form and case study, a research paper, examination of a
technique, or exploration of a theory.
*PATA Professional Scholarship Award*: *Presented for Commitment to
Education, Supervision, Continuing Education and Professional Development
This award is presented annually to a Registered and Board Certified Art
Therapist demonstrating commitment to the education of art therapy students,
supervision of art therapy graduates, and/or promotion of the art therapy
field through continuing education and/or professional development. The
winner will have their biography published in PATA Newsletter. Nominations
will be sought annually with the deadline of July 30th. Criteria for this
award will include:
Nominees may be individuals or groups of individuals must be a member of the
American Art Therapy Association and the Potomac Art Therapy Association.
Nominees should demonstrate exceptional commitment to the education of art
therapy students, supervision of art therapy graduates, and/or promotion of
the art therapy field through continuing education and/or professional
development.
Nominees should demonstrate outstanding leadership to the goal of education,
supervision, and scholarship.
Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to communication between and among
art therapists as well as the health care community.
Nominees will be evaluated on the potential for contribution to benefit both
the art therapy community and the health care community as a whole.
Nominees will maintain high personal integrity and professional excellence.
*PATA Distinguished Service Award*: Presented for Recognition of Outstanding Service to PATA in fulfilling its Mission
This award is presented annually to a member of PATA demonstrating
outstanding service in fulfilling its mission. The winner will be presented
with a full year’s membership in PATA. Nominations will be sought annually
with the deadline of July 30th. Criteria for this award will include:
Nominees must be a member of the American Art Therapy Association and the
Potomac Art Therapy Association.
Nominees should demonstrate outstanding service in helping PATA fulfill its
mission.
Nominees will maintain high personal integrity and professional excellence.
PATA AWARD NOMINATION FORM
*(please type or print clearly)*
Name of Nominee: ________________________________________
Nominee’s Title(s): ____ ____________________________________
Nominee’s Place of Employment:
Nominee is *ATR* BC
Other: ___________
Nominee’s Address: ___ ________________
Nominee’s Telephone: FAX: ________________________
Email: _ ________________________________________________
Nominated for: (*check one*) PATA Nancy
Schoebel Scholarship
PATA Professional Scholarship
PATA Distinguished Service Award
Please attach a one-page explanation of the nominee’s contributions and how
the nominee meets the award criteria. If you are a student applying
for the Nancy Schoebel Award, please attach your paper for consideration.
*Contact Person’s Name:
*Title:*
*Organization: *
*Address: *
*Telephone:*
*Fax:*
*E-mail: *
*Please return this form by July 30, 2009 to: hbardot@gwu.edu*
Please attach a one-page explanation of the nominee’s contributions and how
the nominee meets the award criteria.
If you are a student applying for the Nancy Schoebel Award, please attach
your paper for consideration.
Please mail in or save paper and download this form, fill out and return via
e-mail by July 30, 2009 to:
hbardot@gwu.edu at PATA Award Nominations
Enjoy Spring Art Therapy Community Activities: Governmental Affairs, T-Shirts & a Party!
Meet the new Chair of AATA's Governmental Affairs Committee!
Hi everyone,
In mid-February, I was approved to be the new Chair of AATA's GAC...
At the end of March, I attended the spring board meeting for AATA, meeting
current Board members and several members of the Ad Hoc Committee on
Legislative Affairs, as well as the National Coalition for Creative Arts
Therapy Associations and Arts Advocacy Day sponsored by the Americans for
the Arts. It was an action-packed four days!
As I play catch-up, I just wanted to let all chapters know that I will be
getting up to speed soon with the GAC, reforming the committee and setting
agendas for the next year. One of the most exciting developments I am
fortunate to take advantage of now is the approval and hiring of a new
Director of Public Policy in the AATA office - you may have seen this
announcement in recent AATA email updates. This position will be a big part
of legislative, advocacy, and outreach efforts and help us implement
strategies.
Please email me directly at sarah.kremer@gmail.com if you have been a member of the AATA GAC in the recent past or if you'reinterested in becoming a member. The structure is still coming together, butit may likely take the form of a state-level group (which would include all GAC Chairs and/or delegates from every chapter) and a federal-level group. If you have a particular interest in one or the other, please let me know.
Thank you! And thank you in advance for NOT replying to this posting but
emailing me directly at sarah.kremer@gmail.com.
Sarah
--
Sarah E. Kremer, ATR-BC
Art Therapist + Consultant, Art In Mind
Director, Legislative Affairs, NorCATA
Chair, AATA Governmental Affairs Committee
Announcing George Washington Art Therapy T-shirts for sale
Art Therapy Tshirts are here!
The George Washington University Art Therapy Program's Task Force (aka
GWATSA - GW Art Therapy Assoc.) is selling Art Therapy T-shirts!
For those of you interested in a shirt or two, it's $12 per shirt. They are
Adult unisex shirts that come in S-M-L-XL-XXL-XXXL. T-shirts will be
available for pick-up at the GWU art therapy department in Alexandria,
VA on June 9th and 11th from 3-4 pm and 7:15-8:15 pm. The walk in entrance
of the art therapy department is on the 2nd floor of the building over top
of the bank at 413 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA.
The T-shirts were designed by students in the program and $2 of the
purchases will go to raise funds for the Task Force.
To order a shirt(s) please fill out the attached form and send order, along
with a check made payable to "GWU" with "GWATSA" on the note line, to:
GWU Graduate Art Therapy Program
ATTN: GWATSA
1925 Ballenger Ave., Suite 250
Alexandria, VA 22314
-=Art Therapy Task Force=-
A.K.A. George Washington University Art Therapy Student Association
CREATE's First Ever Spring Family Fling
Mark your calendar for 6pm on Saturday, May 9 when *CREATE will be serving
up the arts* along with a delectable spread of food from area restauants at
PHOTOGROUP
*Sample* pasta primavera from Olazzo,
Yatakit Wat vegetables from Addis Ababa
Restaurant
white pizza from Vicino Restaurante Italiano, stuffed grape leaves from Taste
of Jerusalem, white wine from Cork 'N Bottle
Board.
*Dine* to the music of local teen band the Bad Sauce, and Silver Spring's
own Jelly Roll Mortals
3
Minimum
*View* the awesome art show and buy a collectable plate.
Kids will *create* their own masterpiece with our teachers and watch a movie
if they like.
*A big thank you* to the area businesses that have so generously donated the
space, food, and wine for this event.
*Join us to support the arts at our first ever Spring Family Fling!** * RSVP to
info@createartscenter.org
See
Hi everyone,
In mid-February, I was approved to be the new Chair of AATA's GAC...
At the end of March, I attended the spring board meeting for AATA, meeting
current Board members and several members of the Ad Hoc Committee on
Legislative Affairs, as well as the National Coalition for Creative Arts
Therapy Associations and Arts Advocacy Day sponsored by the Americans for
the Arts. It was an action-packed four days!
As I play catch-up, I just wanted to let all chapters know that I will be
getting up to speed soon with the GAC, reforming the committee and setting
agendas for the next year. One of the most exciting developments I am
fortunate to take advantage of now is the approval and hiring of a new
Director of Public Policy in the AATA office - you may have seen this
announcement in recent AATA email updates. This position will be a big part
of legislative, advocacy, and outreach efforts and help us implement
strategies.
Please email me directly at sarah.kremer@gmail.com if you have been a member of the AATA GAC in the recent past or if you'reinterested in becoming a member. The structure is still coming together, butit may likely take the form of a state-level group (which would include all GAC Chairs and/or delegates from every chapter) and a federal-level group. If you have a particular interest in one or the other, please let me know.
Thank you! And thank you in advance for NOT replying to this posting but
emailing me directly at sarah.kremer@gmail.com.
Sarah
--
Sarah E. Kremer, ATR-BC
Art Therapist + Consultant, Art In Mind
Director, Legislative Affairs, NorCATA
Chair, AATA Governmental Affairs Committee
Announcing George Washington Art Therapy T-shirts for sale
Art Therapy Tshirts are here!
The George Washington University Art Therapy Program's Task Force (aka
GWATSA - GW Art Therapy Assoc.) is selling Art Therapy T-shirts!
For those of you interested in a shirt or two, it's $12 per shirt. They are
Adult unisex shirts that come in S-M-L-XL-XXL-XXXL. T-shirts will be
available for pick-up at the GWU art therapy department in Alexandria,
VA on June 9th and 11th from 3-4 pm and 7:15-8:15 pm. The walk in entrance
of the art therapy department is on the 2nd floor of the building over top
of the bank at 413 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA.
The T-shirts were designed by students in the program and $2 of the
purchases will go to raise funds for the Task Force.
To order a shirt(s) please fill out the attached form and send order, along
with a check made payable to "GWU" with "GWATSA" on the note line, to:
GWU Graduate Art Therapy Program
ATTN: GWATSA
1925 Ballenger Ave., Suite 250
Alexandria, VA 22314
-=Art Therapy Task Force=-
A.K.A. George Washington University Art Therapy Student Association
CREATE's First Ever Spring Family Fling
Mark your calendar for 6pm on Saturday, May 9 when *CREATE will be serving
up the arts* along with a delectable spread of food from area restauants at
PHOTOGROUP
*Sample* pasta primavera from Olazzo
Yatakit Wat vegetables from Addis Ababa
Restaurant
white pizza from Vicino Restaurante Italiano, stuffed grape leaves from Taste
of Jerusalem, white wine from Cork 'N Bottle
Board.
*Dine* to the music of local teen band the Bad Sauce, and Silver Spring's
own Jelly Roll Mortals
3
Minimum
*View* the awesome art show and buy a collectable plate.
Kids will *create* their own masterpiece with our teachers and watch a movie
if they like.
*A big thank you* to the area businesses that have so generously donated the
space, food, and wine for this event.
*Join us to support the arts at our first ever Spring Family Fling!** * RSVP to
info@createartscenter.org
See
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