Research Roundtable at the annual AATA conference in Sacramento

Dear Colleagues,

The AATA Research Committee invites art therapy researchers to present
at this year's Research Roundtable at the annual AATA conference in
Sacramento. The Roundtable is a forum for sharing ideas about
ongoing or proposed research projects. Those who are conducting pilot studies,
those who are seeking design or methodological feedback from
colleagues, or individuals eager to learn about current art therapy research may
be interested in attending.

Anyone wishing to present at this year's Roundtable should contact
Frances Kaplan, ATR-BC, Roundtable Coordinator, at (503) 699-9833 or
evefish37@comcast.net to reserve a place on the agenda. Presenters will
have an opportunity to briefly describe their work, and attendees
have a
chance to ask questions and provide feedback.

Deadline for reserving a place on the agenda is September 30, 2010.

There will be three experienced art therapists, including myself, to
direct the discussion. Further, attendance at this year's Roundtable
Panel will earn you continuing education units (CEUs).

I hope to see you in Sacramento!

Frances

Frances F Kaplan, MPS, DA, ATR-BC
19436 Wilderness Dr.
West Linn, OR 97068
Ph & fax: 503-699-9833

Addiction and Art Exhibition and Book Release

               

Addiction and Art

Exhibition and Book Release     Extended Dates!!!

blue elephant

                                                       Art Center

Due to popular demand, The Addiction and Art Exhibition currently at the Blue Elephant Art Center is being extended a week.  There will be a closing reception on July 3, 7 – 11 PM with an artists talk/poetry readings/discussions starting at 9 PM.

The gallery will be open to the public as scheduled on Saturday, June 26 Noon – 4 PM, and 7 – 11 PM, and Sunday, June 27, Noon – 4 PM.  And during the week by appointment: 240-440-0600.  The gallery is located at 4 A West 5^th Street, Frederick,
MD  21701

This exhibit coincides with the release of Addiction and Art (Patricia Santora, Margaret Dowell, Jack Henningfield – Johns Hopkins University Press).  Artworks in the book by regional artists are accompanying this local exhibition.  Poetry by DC’s BRASH is featured on the walls (and chapbook) with the local art and in a chapbook with the book art. Both Addiction and Art books and chapbooks will be available at the gallery.

Information/articles/photos about the exhibit and the book may be found here:  http://www.fred.net/hummer/fcaa/

Art, Play, Drama, Music & Bibliotherapy with Traumatized Children Online Course

Art, Play, Drama, Music & Bibliotherapy with Traumatized Children Online Course
Monday July 5, 2010, All Day
(This event repeats every month on the first Monday.)
Location: Online Distance Learning Course/ Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC, Faculty
 http://www.starrtraining.org/art

Notes:  This comprehensive course teaches a wide range of creative interventions for working with traumatized children. This course demonstrates sensory-based techniques that significantly enhance trauma therapy by providing children the opportunity to express their trauma experience through multiple creative approaches. The course can be applied to Level One or Level Two Trauma Specialist Certification with the National Institute for Trauma and Loss.

Purchase of the book, Creative Interventions with Traumatized Children, 2008 Guilford Publications, ISBN:1593856156 (332 pages) is required reading for successful completion of this course. For your convenience, this book is available for purchase for $38 from the TLC Online Bookstore.

The cost of taking this course online is $100 which includes CECs. Upon successful completion of assignments, tests and evaluation you can download a CE Certificate of Completion. This course provides 6 continuing education contact hours and also provides 6 contact hours for Play Therapy (APT approved provider 01-108).

Credits Available for NBCC, APA, NASW, California BBS, Nursing, APT, and a variety of other national and state boards.

Art at the Center's Summer Offerings!

Beat the Heat Studio Will meet Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-3 and Thursday evenings from 4-5:30.  This evening class is designed for individual students or for parents and children to attend together. Both Beat the Heat studios are good opportunities for clay work as there will be time to dry and fire work between sessions.  We will also feature activities to match the workshop themes in these open studio times so look for color mixing and paper-making during the Beat the Heat Studios in July.  Come for an afternoon or join us all summer.  We offer pay by the class or a four class pass. The four class pass can be used by one child or shared among siblings or friends.  Visit our website for schedules and additional information.

Beginner's Crochet Workshop Join us July 13 and 14 for a special fiber arts class. Visiting stitcher, Lauren O'Neill from Brooklyn, NY will be teaching this class.  A great opportunity to learn a new skill - open to ages 8 and up.  Parent/child and grandparent/child pairs encouraged. Visit our website for more information and to register.

Iona Adult Day Health, Wellness, and Arts Center’s Annual Exhibit

Prismatic!

Iona Adult Day Health, Wellness, and Arts Center’s

Annual Participant Art Exhibit and Open House

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

3:00-6:00pm

4125 Albemarle St. NW

Washington, DC 20016

*One block from the Tenleytown metro

For more information: 202-895-9448

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG DC ARTISTS

UPCOMING EVENTS: DC on July 10 - Mural Jam in Edgewood, Washington DC NJ on July 10 – Collaborative Art Party and Fundraiser in Kilmer Square Park, New Brunswick NJ More info coming soon... Stay tuned to our blog. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG ARTISTS: We are launching a new project in Deanwood neighborhood of Washington DC and we are looking for young artists to work with us. The project is scheduled for 6 weeks. This is a paid position. The potential candidates must live in Ward 7 and be 14 to 21 years old. The tasks will include writing, surveying the neighborhood, research, sculpting, building fiberglass structures and photography. Please contact us via email as soon as possible. The positions will be filled this week. VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS: more info on our blog 1. Muralist Internship  Description: The intern will assist with artistic work on various projects. The expected work includes assistance with large paintings as well as creative drawings and development of concepts and sketches. 2. Technical Support Internship  Description: The intern assists with all technical tasks necessary for production of public art, large art and workshops. 3. Mural Site Identification Internship  Description: The intern will develop a portfolio and a sales pitch to identify available sites for murals. With the assistance of Albus Cavus senior staff, the intern will identify properties around the city, find the owner or property manager and negotiate access to their walls with purpose of creating art. 4. Container Internship  Description: The intern leads a group of students and volunteers in the process of developing a project, which brings portable heavy duty tool sheds into areas of need. These tool sheds (containers) will provide the necessary materials for community residents to create small- and large-scale creative projects for the duration of their installation in the neighborhood. 5. Administrative Internship  Description: The intern assists with all administrative tasks in a small office located in Washington, DC. 6. Media, Archival and Documentation Internship  Description: The intern develops a system to archive hard copies of past press clippings, photos and other documents, collects documents and photos from current projects and places them onto our blog, Flickr, etc. 7. Merchandise Internship  Description: The intern develops a system for placing Albus Cavus merchandise (t-shirt, works of art, etc.) into local retail stores and establishes partnerships with selected stores.

Richmond area Art Therapy Job Opportunities

 Hello Members,

Hope you are staying hydrated! Here are two new job announcements in the Richmond area.

If you are in the Richmond area and would like to take on some clients on a private practice basis, please contact us. We have information about a studio owner who teaches art classes in the southside of Richmond who is looking for an art therapist to join her space.

Also, the 2011 Annual AATA Conference is in our neighborhood city of D.C.  If you might be interested in joining the Local Arrangement Committee, please contact Mariko/VATA President at marikosaito711@hotmail.com.  We are planning some fun events and hoping to reenergize our collective spirit!

VATA

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Part Time Outpatient Services

This position is at Resource Guidance Center, a Christian faith based counseling agency in Richmond with two locations (one on Huguenot and one near Willow Lawn). The position is organized as a near-private practice set up. They are seeking a part time art therapist. Contact Mike Flynn at (804)257-0912. 

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Wanted VATA members to know that my agency is hiring for a therapist to work as part of our team with our juvenile drug court program.  This person would be co-leading adolescent and multi-family groups and have numerous opportunities to utilize art tx skills.  Those interested could apply at the link below, as I've cut/pasted the announcment here.  Also, anyone interested could give me a call about the position: (804) 365-6782.  Feel free distribute this to VATA members or anyone else who might be interested...Spencer

Position Number

22165-31  

Job Title

Clinician (CD)  

Requisition Number

20100048  

Department

CSB  

Job Type

Full-Time  

Location

Mechanicsville, VA  

Hours of Work

Mon- Fri with two evenings to 6pm and one evening to 9pm  

Salary

starting at $41,896+ benefits  

Is this posting only available to internal applicants?

No  

Testing

Criminal Records Check
Other  

J

ob Summary

Clinician to provide individual, family and group therapy and psychoeducation to adolescent substance abuse and co-occurring population through adolescent drug court. Clinician will work closely with schools and courts and have primary responsibility for caseload. Job duties include initial assessments, treatment planning, case coordination, administering drug screens, and group facilitation. Evenings required.
Position is part of career development program.  

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a human service related field with a minimum of 6 months clinical experience with SED and substance abusing youth. Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be able to articulate and utilize multiple treatment modalities proven effective in working with the target population. Must be able to work effectively while managing multiple goals and processes and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals.  

Preferred Qualifications

Computer literacy, experience in a clinical setting or in a community mental health center.  

Link to position description

http://www.co.hanover.va.us  

Job Open Date

06-17-2010  

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

If you are selected for this position, you will be required to provide a copy of your degree

Expressive Therapies Summit: NYC November 2010

We are pleased to announce the first annual Expressive Therapies Summit to be held in New York City,November 12 -15, 2010. This exciting continuing education opportunity offers creative arts therapists and educators, arts professionals, and interested healthcare colleagues the chance to come together to learn, collaborate, and network.

A distinguished faculty of more than 35 clinicians, educators, researchers, and others will present an inspiring program of papers, panels, workshops, and full-day classes on art, music, drama, dance, and poetry therapies as well as psychodrama and sandplay for populations of all ages and abilities. Additionally, a number of presentations in all disciplines will be selected from an open submission process, available online from June 24 through July 1. Speaking opportunities are limited, so don't delay!

Proposal submission is open to all interested professionals. 

Click the link below to submit your proposal. Click here to respond

Schedule, continuing education information, and registration details will be available online in late July.  

Meet us at the Cultural Crossroads of America!

Barry M. Cohen, ATR-BC

Executive Director, Expressive Media Inc.

Conference Manager

http://summit.expressivemedia.org

DCPS : Arts Integration Coordinator Position

Arts Integration Coordinator, DC Catalyst Project, Office of School Innovation

Our public school students need your expertise, passion and leadership. We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central office employees. DCPS serves 45,000 students in the nation’s capital through the efforts of approximately 4,000 educators in 123 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central office staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students. Position Overview The Office of School Innovation is committed to improving student academic achievement in DC Public Schools and providing all students with access to high quality and diverse educational options. To this end, the Office seeks to implement innovative and effective whole school reform initiatives and models. The DC Catalyst Project seeks to build compelling schools on the foundation of theme-focused curricula and high-quality instructional strategies. The Catalyst Coordinator at each Catalyst school is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Catalyst theme across the entire school. This includes working with the principal to establish and communicate the instructional vision of the school, supporting educators in integrating the theme in each classroom, and serving as the school’s primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders in the Catalyst Project. The Coordinator will also implement school-level evaluation of the Project, communicating data and progress to the Office of School Innovation. The Arts Integration Coordinator reports to the principal of the Catalyst school. Responsibilities • Provides theme expertise to assist the principal, leadership team, and other educators in developing, implementing, and communicating the school-wide vision for arts integration • Serves as initial point of contact for information, inquiries, and logistical coordination of the DC Catalyst Project at the school level • Organizes multiple elements of the Project including in-school professional development for educators, school-wide projects, and the school’s communication strategy concerning the Project • Tracks Project progress regularly using various computer programs and tools, collects and analyses data on student achievement, the school-wide impact of arts integration, and implementation of the Catalyst Project; reports data to principal and Catalyst Project specialists • Coordinates interactive parent and community events that showcase and introduce the school community to arts integration • Assists classroom teachers (in conjunction with the Instructional Coach) with lesson planning and delivery, facilitates post-lesson reflection, and provides feedback. • Determines nature of obstacles and best DCPS staff to resolve, tracks and follows up until issue is resolved • Negotiates contracts with visiting artists, shows, or community organizations • Maintains and executes Catalyst Project budget at the school level, fundraises and/or writes grant proposals when specific needs are identified beyond provided budget • Collaborates with After School Coordinator to extend the presence of the arts and arts integration into out-of-school time activities • Supports and carries out the Chancellor’s mission to transform DC Public Schools and close the achievement gap • Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years work experience required, with master’s degree and specific experience in arts integration in the classroom or arts education preferred. Learn more here.

The Healing Power of Art: Works of Art by Haitian Children after the Earthquake

or 35 terrifyingly long seconds this is what the children of Haiti experienced on January 12, 2010, as an earthquake forever changed the world they knew. Shortly after the devastation, the First Lady of Haiti, Madame Elisabeth D. Préval, called upon Haitian Philippe Dodard and his fellow artists to create a safe place for children to express how they had been touched by the earthquake. Plas Timoun (The Children's Place), operating from converted buses at two sites in Port-au-Prince, uses the power of art--specifically the visual and performing arts--to bring healing to the children of Haiti.

The simple works on paper created immediately following the earthquake were dark in color and imagery. Soon, however, the drawings were revealing glimmers of hope and healing. The children of Plas Timoun were using brighter colors and depicting the innocence of childhood and their visions for a brighter future, attesting to the resilience of a nation and the power of art.

With the help of Plas Timoun, these children will move more confidently toward their future and the lasting reconstruction of Haiti.



How can you support the children with art making? Make a picture of a brighter tomorrow and The National Museum of African Art will send your image to Plas Timoun.



To learn more and see additional pieces visit The Healing Power of Art: Works of Art by Haitian Children after the Earthquake

Trauma and the First Responder Training & Advanced Trauma and the First Responder

Trauma and the First Responder Training

+Learn how to recognize the ways traumatic events impact and shape human response.

+Be able to identify the impact repeated traumatic events have upon first responders

+Discover strategies that can be used to lessen the impact of stress, burnout, counter transference reactions, and potential ethical violations.
When: Saturday, June 26, 2010      Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
To Register go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LJHQVLQ  or contact Julia Maxwell at (202) 671-0347      CEU’S WILL BE OFFERED                                    

  

Advanced Trauma and the First Responder Training

+Learn how to identify key events which have mental health implications

+Learn to identify and manage symptoms of stress in the first responder

+Assess personal levels and sources of stress

+Identify symptoms of stress in the first responder

 +Explain how to manage first responder stress

                                           When: Monday, June 28, 2010         Time: 9:00am-5:00pm

To Register go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D6X3KPW

                                              or contact Julia Maxwell at (202) 671-0347                                                    

CEU’S WILL BE OFFERED

Offered at: Argosy University

1550 Wilson Blvd. Room 709

Arlington, VA 22192
 Metro Accessible: Blue and Orange Line Rosslyn Stop

 and Public Parking available

Please join us!

contact coneil@students.naropa.edu for more information

Soldiers Use Different Kinds of Art to Cope...

I work with adolescents in military families, and have occasionally worked 1:1 with soldiers, but it seems that those in the military have been finding their own creative outlets to express themselves that are coming more to the forefront.

Here is a view of soldiers' expressions through their tattoo art:




Here is another way military are literally using their uniforms as art with the Combat Paper Project:

Drew Cameron: Combat Paper Project from Deb Ellis on Vimeo.

Ethics of Art and Play Therapy with Traumatized Children Training

Ethics of Art and Play Therapy with Traumatized Children
Sunday July 4, 2010, All Day
(This event repeats every month on the first Sunday.)
Location: Online Distance Learning Course/ Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC, Faculty
For more info, email steele@tlcinst.org

Notes: A 6 unit CEC online distance learning course, "Ethics of Art and Play Therapy with Traumatized Children," will be available starting March 15th, 2010. Access our online learning system from your computer and complete at your leisure. Course includes all readings, access to films, and downloadable resources. You'll even get to make some art, too!

Cost: $100 for 6 CECs; register after March 15th, 2010 thru National Institute for Trauma and Loss at http://www.starrtraining.org/online-courses at any time-- this course will be available indefinitely.

Approved by:
American Psychological Association (APA) 6 contact hours
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) 6 contact hours
The Association for Play Therapy/APT Approved provider 01-108
6 contact hours
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 5.5 contact hours
California Board of Behavioral Sciences 6 credit hours
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage &
Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling 6 credit hours
Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation
for Social Workers 6 clock hours
Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation for
Marriage and Family Therapy 6 clock hours
Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation for
Counselor/Clinical Counselor 6 clock hours
Michigan Certification Board for
Addiction Professionals 6 credit hours
State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board 6 credit hours
Ohio Nurses Association accredited by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation, 6 credit hours
Texas Education Agency Continuing Professional Education Provider (CPE) State of Texas Number 500776 6 credit hours
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners 6 credit hours
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors 6 credit hours
Michigan State Board of Continuing Education (SB-CEU).5 SB-CEU
Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative 5.5 CE hours
University of San Diego
Graduate Extension Level Credit 1 Graduate Credit
for every 3 courses

Americans with Disabilities Act Poster Contest

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

20^th Anniversary Celebration

In recognition and in celebration of the ADA Anniversary, the DC Office of Disability Rights (ODR) is sponsoring a poster contest 

“The ADA and Me…”

Contest Guidelines

-       All artwork must be the individual’s original creation.  Duplications are not accepted.

-       All artwork must be no smaller than 8 inches by 11 inches, and no bigger than 11 inches by 17 inches. Do not frame or mat artwork.
-       All media are accepted – paint, pencil, pastels, crayon, pen. Please be sure to protect your entry from smearing during the delivery process.

-       Contest is only open to DC residents and students.

-       Poster submissions are due July 9, 2010.

-       Winner will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act

2010 represents 20 years of the ADA’s existence to eliminate discrimination against individuals based on their disability.  For two decades, this human rights act has expanded opportunities for Americans with disabilities by ensuring that they are treated as equal, productive citizens, free from discrimination, to access education, achieve gainful employment, and fully and actively participate in their communities.  All individuals, with and without disabilities, are welcomed to submit creative posters explaining what the ADA means to them.

Participant:

First Name                             _                      Last                                                    

Address                                                                                                                                

City                                                     State               Zip                                                      

Phone (                       )                           E-mail                                                                    

*If Applicable

School Name ____________________________ Grade ______ Age                     

E-mail Address                                             ________                                                     

All Entries are due no later than   Friday, July 9^th 2010.

Please submit your entry to:

Office of Disability Rights
441 4^th Street NW, Suite 729N

Washington, DC 20001  
(202)724-5055

Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics -Certification

The ChildTrauma Academy is now accepting applications for the 2010 Phase I: Training Certification for Individuals in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) with Dr. Bruce Perry.

The NMT Individual Training Certification program is modeled after our Program/Institutional Training Certification Program.  Phase I for Individuals offers an introduction to the NMT concepts, metrics and staffing methods. Individuals successfully completing Phase I may continue with Phase II certification which includes a Train-the-Trainer component and advanced training to allow supervision of NMT staffings.
 
Applicants for Phase I must have at least a master's degree in the social sciences or equivalent, a current license, currently working with children and families, and have participated in at least 1 NMT Case-based Staffing Series (may be waived if clinician has participated in other CTA trainings).
 
Cost for Phase I is $5,000/per person and includes 10 Individual Certification NMT Case-based Staffings, recordings of 30 NMT Staffings in our Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer NMT Case-based Staffing Series; CTA Videos - Series 1 & 3 and Early Childhood and Brain Development; Series 1 Educator's Package and Reading Materials.  
 
Click Here to submit an application  by completing our online form.

To learn more about the NMT, visit the NMT page on our website.
 
Apply now to be part of our 2010 Class!  Applications accepted until July 16, 2010.