Dear PATA Members,
I would like to thank all of you who came out to support the Potomac Art Therapy Association’s first joint venture with the Maryland Art Therapy Association and the Virginia Art Therapy Association to bring you Enhancing Our Healing Skills in Trauma: An Art Therapy Perspective. Co-sponsored by The George Washington University’s Art Therapy Department, this regional event was held in their beautiful state of the art facility in Alexandria,VA.
In spite of being challenged by the blizzard and having to reschedule, attendance was high and the symposium was a huge success! The planning committee worked hard and we were able to bring together art therapy professionals from near and far for a rewarding educational and community building experience.
We were honored to have Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC share her knowledge and tools for working with trauma as well as lead us in a thought provoking experiential. Our panel discussion with Anne Mills, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, Patty Prugh, ATR-BC and Tall Tripp, MA, MSW, LICSW, ATR-BC moderated by Elva Anderson, MPS, ATR, LPC gave us a glimpse into the panelists’ clinical experience as well as what attracts and drives them to continue working in the area of trauma. A spirited question and answer period with the attendees followed each segment and it was great to see so many professionals coming together to share their knowledge and ideas.
In addition, with the help of generous donations from area restaurants we were able to provide both breakfast and lunch. A silent auction was also on display and the symposium was a great opportunity to obtain CEU’s.
Again, thank you to all who attended and we look forward to providing more exciting joint ventures in the future.
Deborah A. Bunkley, MA Chapter President
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Look at these comments from attendees!
“Thank you all again for an OUTSTANDING Symposium yesterday - it was well run and organized and you all should be proud! “ DS, Maryland
“ …It was great to see so many people show up who had come quite a distance. The lunches, bags, silent auction and other thoughtful details made us feel like professionals--which doesn't happen all the time! “…..AM, VA
Way to go, PATA, MATA & VATA!
