American Art Therapy Association 2011- 2016 Strategic Plan

American Art Therapy Association

2011- 2016 Strategic Plan

Board Approved

The American Art Therapy Association began the process of developing a long term Strategic Plan in the fall of 2010. The process began with the development of the strategic strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats as viewed by the membership in total, all Committees, Chapters and the Board. From that analysis three Core Program Goals were drafted and then fine tuned through Committee feedback to include:

Grow a diverse, professional network of art therapists and other health care professionals worldwide with a shared knowledge of the effectiveness of art therapy as a healing profession.

Build a well-known art therapy professional identity through which: art therapists are recognized and respected as effective health care professionals; art therapy is known as an effective research-based healing profession; and art therapy is recognized as a health necessity.

Positively influence the ability of art therapists to build a rewarding career through outstanding education, research, career development, and networking opportunities.

Using those goals each committee, many chapters and the National Office worked to create their programs for the next three to five years that would support the Core Program Goals. The 2011- 2016 Strategic Plan with input from reporting Committees and the National Office follows.

ART COMMITTEE Chair: Deborah Behnke

5-Year Strategic Plan Statement of Purpose:

2011-12 Tasks 2012-13 Tasks 2013-14 Tasks 2014-15 Tasks 2015-16 Tasks

Goal 1 Positively influence the ability of art therapists to build a professional identity and rewarding careers through outstanding educational standards and advanced practice education opportunities

1. Conduct open forum during annual conference addressing member questions and concerns about professional identity and opportunities 2. Organize panel at annual conference to discuss current issues relevant to the role of art in art therapy as it relates to the conference theme

1. Conduct open forum for annual conference 2. Organize and conduct panel for annual conference

1. Conduct open forum for annual conference 2. Organize panel for annual conference



Goal 2 Increase communication and collaboration with related groups that emphasize the effectiveness of art therapy and build a diverse professional network of art therapists and other health professionals

1. Organize joint community arts programs, such as exhibits of client or art therapists’ artwork, to run during the annual conference

1. Organize joint community arts programs for annual conference




Goal 3 Provide members with diverse art-making opportunities that promote the role of art in art therapy and in members’ professional and personal identity

1. Explore feasibility for providing art-making forums, demonstrations or workshops facilitated by local artists or art organizations for future conferences 2. Collaborate ideas and efforts with conference and local arrangements committees

1. Explore options for local art-making opportunities for annual conference and collaborate with conference and local arrangements committees to sponsor art-making activities for the annual conference




The Art Committee exists to clarify, support and develop the role of art in art therapy relative to professional identity, professional issues, organizational matters, relationships with other individuals and organizations engaged in the use of art as a therapeutic or healing agent, and expansion of the Association membership through connecting with artists, consumers and others committed to art therapy. The committee’s efforts are geared toward an inclusive approach that acknowledges, values and respects the broad application of an artistic perspective both within and outside the professional organization.

Goal 4 Enhance member services related to the role of art in art therapy within the Association

1. Contact committee chairs to explore potential collaborations among Association committees, such as membership and advanced practice education, to ensure that the role of art remains central to the implementation of the Association’s mission

1. Explore potential collaborations with committee chairs 2. Arrange face-to-face meeting with committee chairs during annual conference

1. Explore potential collaborations with committee chairs 2. Arrange face-to-face meeting with committee chairs during annual conference 3. Collaborate on projects with committees via email during the year



CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Chair: Jane Desouza 5-Year Strategic Plan

Statement of Purpose:


Goal 1 Promote the conference to international art therapists to increase attendance and thereby reinforce and broaden our shared knowledge

1. establish contact persons at various international art therapy associations in advance of future conferences each year to promote attendance and encourage presentations (can begin by contacting proposal authors from various countries) 2. Draft letter from Conference Chairperson specifically to international members extending an invitation to the conference and highlighting contributions of international members 3. Plan and execute conference events that highlight international art therapists ( done at DC conference via embassy based visits and lectures)

1. maintain up to date contact with persons at various international art therapy associations in advance of future conferences each year to promote attendance and encourage presentations 2. explore ways to use technology to help facilitate communication about the conference among art therapists worldwide by possibly creating a FB page or blog for the conference each year (will launch in 2012 for 2013 conference) 3. if approved, send letter from Conference Chairperson to international members extending invitation to conference 4. continue to offer conference events that highlight the international art therapy community 5. Explore and develop ways to encourage first time attendees at conference…referral incentives if you bring a first time conference attendee such as a free lunch, discount event ticket etc.

1. maintain up to date contact with persons at various international art therapy associations in advance of future conferences each year to promote attendance and encourage presentations 2. if indicated by recommendations from previous year, maintatin FB, blog or other technology based communications about conference 3. if approved, send letter from Conference Chairperson to international members extending invitation to conference 4. continue to offer conference events that highlight the international art therapy community 5. Explore and develop ways to encourage first time attendees at conference…referral incentives if you bring a first time conference attendee such as a free lunch, discount event ticket etc.

1. maintain up to date contact with persons at various international art therapy associations in advance of future conferences each year to promote attendance and encourage presentations 2. if indicated by recommendations from previous year, maintatin FB, blog or other technology based communications about conference 3. if approved, send letter from Conference Chairperson to international members extending invitation to conference 4. continue to offer conference events that highlight the international art therapy community 5. Explore and develop ways to recognize those who consistently attend the conference- free lunch, discounts to events, special badges/ ribbons, sneak peeks at conference programming, room perks,

1. maintain up to date contact with persons at various international art therapy associations in advance of future conferences each year to promote attendance and encourage presentations 2. if indicated by recommendations from previous year, maintatin FB, blog or other technology based communications about conference 3. if approved, send letter from Conference Chairperson to international members extending invitation to conference 4. continue to offer conference events that highlight the international art therapy community 5. Explore and develop ways to recognize those who consistently attend the conference- free lunch, discounts to events, special badges/ ribbons, sneak peeks at conference programming, room perks,

The Conference Committee through its planning and implementation of the Annual Association Conference provides professional development opportunities for art therapy professionals and students, professional colleagues, and members of the general public.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Goal 2 Promote and encourage more art therapists to present at the conference to ensure that knowledge is shared Promote and encourage art therapists to present at other conferences

1. Draft welcome letters for speakers in their bags from Conference Chairperson 2. Consider reinstating speakers ribbons, based on budget/costs, discuss with conference committee, board liason and AATA office 3. Speakers stand to be recognized during morning plenary each day 4. Provide training opportunities to help art therapists with on line proposal submission process (presentation at 2011 conference and ongoing webinar completed)

1. Attempt to secure special discounts at area attractions for speakers 2. Provide printed thank you certificates and welcome letters for speakers 3. Provide training opportunities to help art therapists with on line proposal submission process 4. Explore ways to provide training opportunities for art therapists to develop presentation/public speaking skills- speakers and resources for such training, CEC eligibility

1. Attempt to secure special discounts at area attractions for speakers 2. Provide printed thank you certificates and welcome letters for speakers 3. Provide training opportunities to help art therapists with on line proposal submission process 4. Explore and develop ways to share audience feedback with presenters

1. Attempt to secure special discounts at area attractions for speakers 2. Provide printed thank you certificates and welcome letters for speakers 3. Provide training opportunities to help art therapists with on line proposal submission process 4. Explore and develop ways to recognize those professionals who have presented numerous times…special badges, conference discounts, involve in mentoring future presenters

1. Attempt to secure special discounts at area attractions for speakers 2. Provide printed thank you certificates and welcome letters for speakers 3. Provide training opportunities to help art therapists with on line proposal submission process 4. Explore and develop ways to recognize those professionals who have presented numerous times…special badges, conference discounts, involve in mentoring future presenters

Goal 3 Positively influence the ability of art therapists to build a rewarding career through outstanding education, research, career development, and networking opportunities

1.Maintain programming tracks, time slots and space at the conference that encourage networking and building of professional skills by continuing to utilize networking breaks, focus groups, master supervision groups, professional skills oriented workshops and social events 2. Maintain stringent review process, APA and other professional standards to ensure conference provides "outstanding education" by: - providing webinars prior to proposal submission and presentation skills workshops at the conference. Workshops have been provided for several years already and webinar was provided for 2011

1. Maintain program tracks, slots and events at conferences that allow and promote networking 2. 2. Develop job fair at the conference that provides information and direct contact with employers that are utilizing art therapists. This already being discussed with AATA office and conference management director. 3. Maintain stringent review process, APA and other professional standards to ensure conference provides "outstanding education" by: - providing webinars prior to proposal submission and presentation skills workshops at the conference.




Chair: Marie Wilson 5-Year Strategic Plan


Goal 1 Support the growth of a diverse professional network by providing high quality continuing education (CEC) courses on a variety of topics accessible to art therapists and other health care professionals worldwide

1. Develop a committee that reflects geographical diversity 2. Increase committee numbers from 5 to 6 (including Chair) to more effectively review and respond to CEC course proposals

1. Revise content area in application to include “current” or “contemporary” as a criterion for approval 2. Provide CEC courses facilitated by qualified art therapists that increasingly address international themes 3. Actively collaborate with the Online Education subcommittee Chair to enhance quality of online courses and ensure that these courses meet CEC guidelines for approval

1. Continue to explore online CEC course options facilitated by qualified art therapists that address international themes 2. Explore networking links that increase visibility of online CEC course offerings 3. Continue to explore online CEC courses options facilitated by qualified art therapists that address international themes

1. Continue to explore online CEC course options facilitated by qualified art therapists that address international 2. Implement networking links that increase visibility of online CEC courses if feasible

1. Continue to explore online CEC course options facilitated by qualified art therapists that address international 2. Review effectiveness of networking links for online CEC courses

Goal 2 Support the Association’s continuing efforts to build a widely recognized and respected art therapy professional identity through high quality continuing education courses that address research and health issues related to art therapy

1. Provide CEC courses facilitated by qualified art therapists that increasingly address international themes 2. Revise wording in application to clarify that “qualified” means practicing, credentialed art therapists (ATR, ATR-BC), or the equivalent if the presenter is from another country 3. Investigate the feasibility of including CEC approval under the “profiles section” of the website so that approved presenters can be recognized for their efforts and accomplishments

1. Actively collaborate with the Online Education subcommittee Chair to enhance quality of online courses and ensure that these courses meet CEC guidelines for approval

1. Continue to explore online CEC course options facilitated by qualified art therapists that address international themes

1. Continue to provide online CEC courses facilitated by qualified art therapists that address professional identity, research and health care provider issues

1. Continue to provide online CEC courses facilitated by qualified art therapists that address professional identity, research and health care provider issues

The Continuing Education Committee shall develop, oversee, and monitor the offering of Association approved Continuing Education Credits. The purpose of the Association approved Continuing Education Program is to enhance the professional competence of Association members and to develop and promote knowledge in and of the profession of art therapy.

Goal 3 Support the Association’s goal to positively influence the ability of art therapists to build a rewarding career through outstanding education and research by providing high quality advanced practice education opportunities

1. Make CEC application kit more visible on the AATA website to facilitate easier access for potential CEC course proposal applicants

1. Review and assess the accessibility of information for potential CEC course proposal applicants 2. Explore the possibility of transitioning to a web-based CEC course proposal application process 3. Actively collaborate with the Online Education subcommittee Chair to enhance quality of online courses and ensure that these courses meet CEC guidelines for approval

1. Continue to investigate alternative ways to streamline the CE application process while maintaining the highest degree of integrity through a discussion of how other organizations grant CECs (NBCC, NASW, etc.) 2. Continue to pursue a collaborative relationship with the Online Learning initiative

1. Implement alternatives to CE application process 2. Continue to pursue a collaborative relationship with the Online Learning initiative

1. Review CE application process alternatives for effectiveness measured by an increase in applications received 2. Continue to collaborative relationship with the Online Learning initiative 3. Explore feasibility of developing a website user evaluation to assess effectiveness of the CE application process

EDUCATION COMMITTEE Chair: Patricia St. John 5-Year Strategic Plan


Goal 1 Review, revise, & communicate Education Standards

1. Explore standards that might be necessary to align with counseling & licensure standards 2. Meet regularly with EPAB and ATCB to ensure standards are enforced 3. Create Education Standards’ Program Learning outcomes & post on Website

1. Continue and complete reviewing & revising standards as necessary to align with counseling & licensure standards Plan timeline of periodic updates of number 2. Meet regularly with EPAB and ATCB to ensure standards are enforced 3. Complete creation of Education Standards’ Program Learning outcomes & post on Website

1. Monitor and continue process of reviewing and revising standards as necessary to align with counseling & licensure standards 2. Meet regularly with EPAB and ATCB to ensure standards are enforced 3. Update Education Standards’ Program Learning outcomes & post on Website

1.a. Update & revise standards as necessary to align with counseling & licensure standards 1.b. Continue to meet regularly with EPAB and ATCB to ensure standards are enforced 1.c. Update Education Standards’ Program Learning outcomes & post on Website

1. Update & revise standards as necessary to align with counseling & licensure standards 2. Continue to meet regularly with EPAB and ATCB to ensure standards are enforced 3. Update Education Standards’ Program Learning outcomes & post on Website

Goal 2 Review, revise, expand & communicate Education Mission

1. Review, revise, and expand Education Mission to include undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs 2. Review, revise, and expand Education Mission to include identification, definition, and goals for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral education for art therapists 3. Report results of Doctoral Survey

1. Complete task of reviewing, revising and expanding Education Mission to include undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs 2. Complete task of reviewing, revising, and expanding and Education Mission to include identification, definition, and goals for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral education for art therapists 3. Report feedback on results of Doctoral Survey

1. Update review, revision, and expansion of Education Mission to include undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs 2. Update review, revision, and expansion of Education Mission to include identification, definition, and goals for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral education for art therapists 3. Task is completed; plan to resurvey in 5th year

1. Update review, revision, and expansion of Education Mission to include undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs 2. Updater review, revision, and expansion of Education Mission to include identification, definition, and goals for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral education for art therapists 3. Task complete; redo in 5th year

1. Update expansion of Education Mission to include undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs 2. Update Education Mission to include identification, definition, and goals for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral education for art therapists 3. Repeat Doctoral Survey


The Education Committee's purpose is to serve the art therapy profession and general public by establishing and promoting standards for education, supporting the development of educational programs in the field of art therapy and encouraging theoretical diversity among these programs, fostering communication among educators, and providing information to the public regarding educational standards and opportunities.

Goal 3 Communicate how, why, and where for Art Therapy Education

1.Revise Education Programs listing on AATA Website 2. Expand FAQs on AATA Website & other communications 3. Explore creation of Video on Art Therapy Education

1. Complete revision of Education Programs listing on AATA Website 2. Continue expansion of FAQs on AATA Website & other communications 3. Create a plan, outline, needs (e.g., budget, equipment) for Video on Art Therapy Education – volunteer committee member

1. Update Education Programs listing on AATA Website 2. Update expansion of FAQs on AATA Website & other communications 3.. Create Video on Art Therapy Education

1. Update revision of Education Programs listing on AATA Website 2. Update expansion of FAQs on AATA Website & other communications 3. Show Video at AATA Conference

1. Update Education Programs listing on AATA Website 2. Update FAQs on AATA Website & other communications 3. Assess usage and value of Video on Art Therapy Education

Goal 4 Create Education Program Directors’ Meetings

1.Poll Education Program Directors regarding interest in an annual meeting 2. Identify location and organizer for meeting 3. Create purpose and agenda for meeting 4. Invite directors to meeting

1. Report results of poll of Education Program Directors regarding interest in an annual meeting & continue with 2-4. if result is positive 2. Identify location and organizer for meeting 3. Create purpose and agenda for meeting 4. Invite directors to meeting

1. RePoll Education Program Directors regarding interest in an annual meeting; if result is positive continue with 2 – 4. 2. Identify location and organizer for meeting 3. Create purpose and agenda for meeting 4. Invite directors to meeting

1. RePoll Education Program Directors regarding interest in an annual meeting; if outcome is positive, continue with 2-4 2. Identify location and organizer for meeting 3. Create purpose and agenda for meeting 4. Invite directors to meeting

1. RePoll Education Program Directors about value of these meetings 2. If positive, then continue to hold meetings 3. Review process and revise if needed

ETHICS COMMITTEE Chair: Jordan Potash 5-Year Strategic Plan



Goal 1 Sustain Ethics Committee Consultation and Education Activities

1. Provide ethics consultation to AATA members and the public.. Review and respond to written requests for ethics consultation on a broad and often complex range of ethics inquiries. 3. Annual Ethics Committee AATA Conference Panel presentation 4. Update the ethical principles for art therapists to provide additional clarification on the ethical issue of: 1) the display of artwork, 2) the storage of artwork, and 3) maintaining client records involving client artwork.

1. Provide ethics consultation to AATA members, the public, and licensing boards. 2. Review and respond to written requests for ethics consultation on a broad and often complex range of ethics inquiries. 3. Annual Ethics Committee AATA Conference Panel presentation. 4. Identify a mental health professional conference on ethics that the committee chair can attend.

1. Provide ethics consultation to AATA members, the public, and licensing boards. 2. Review and respond to written requests for ethics consultation on a broad and often complex range of ethics inquiries. 3. Annual Ethics Committee AATA Conference Panel presentation. 4. Develop listing of Ethics Panel presentations, which can be referenced and used in the development of an AATA Preconference Ethics Course. 5. Promote the attendance of the ethics committee chair at a mental health professional conference on ethics.

1. Provide ethics consultation to AATA members, the public, and licensing boards. 2. Review and respond to written requests for ethics consultation on a broad and often complex range of ethics inquiries. 3. Annual Ethics Committee AATA Conference Panel presentation. 4. Prepare AATA Preconference Ethics Course. 5. Prepare a paper/presentation for the AATA conference based upon the previously attended mental health professional ethics conference attendance.

1. Provide ethics consultation to AATA members, the public, and licensing boards. 2. Review and respond to written requests for ethics consultation on a broad and often complex range of ethics inquiries. 3. Annual Ethics Committee AATA Conference Panel presentation. 4. Provide AATA Preconference Ethics Course

Goal 2 Foster Collaboration with AATA standing committees and other mental health care organizations in presentations and research

1. Panel presentation with AATA Technology Committee 2. Collaboration with Education Committee about whether graduate programs may permit internships in private practice. 3. Monitor trends in ethics inquiries, e.g., number of inquiries, categories of inquiries, final resolution.

1. Plan presentation with AATA Multicultural Committee and/or Research Committee on ethical issues in multicultural competence and the use of research generated artwork. 2. Monitor trends in ethics inquiries, e.g., number of inquiries, categories of inquiries, final resolution. 3. Collaboration with the AATA Technology Committee to review and revise ethical principles pertaining to the use of technology in art therapy practice. 4.

1. Identify and investigate collaboration with non art therapy organizations to prepare collaborative presentations on ethics. 2. Based on trends identified in years 2012 – 2014 prepare Newsletter report and investigate formulating links to other committees via the EC corner.

1. Based upon ongoing monitoring of trends in ethics inquiries and linkage with the EC corner, investigate expanding links to other mental health organizations. 2. Develop and facilitate collaborative workshop/presentation on ethics with non art therapy organization

1. Identify appropriate mental health organization with which to establish a link to the trends outlined in the EC corner, as an information resource for AATA members.

The Ethics Committee shall have the responsibility to recommend and endorse the Ethical Principles for Art Therapists as adopted by the board of directors, and to recommend changes to the Ethical Principles subject to approval by the board.

Goal 3 Expand Ethics Committee Diversity initiatives

1. Collaboration with the AATA Multicultural Committee on review of Ethical Principles in relation to cultural competence. .

1. Investigate translation of Ethical Principles for Art Therapists into Spanish. 2. Based on 2011-12 collaboration with the Multicultural Committee, make and submit for BOD approval any changes to ethical principals in relation to cultural competencies. 3. Perform literature review pertaining to diversity issues and ethical matters.

1. Develop proposal/cost analysis for BOD approval to have Ethical Principles for Art Therapists translated into Spanish. 2. Write an article exploring diversity and ethical matters. 3. Plan presentation with AATA Multicultural Committee on ethical issues in multicultural competence and multicultural supervision.

1. Identify additional professional practice issues related to multicultural competence and ethics that have emerged 2. Investigate the need to translate of Ethical Principles for Art Therapists into other languages.

1.Based upon the results of investigation, identify additional languages for translation of the Ethical Principles for Art Therapists .

Goal 4 Increase Ethics Committee Publications

1. Identify content within the Ethics Manual for revision. 2. Submit P &P revision to AATA BOD for approval 3. Submit updated Ethics Principles to AATA BOD 4. Update brochure: Ethical Considerations Regarding the Therapeutic Use of Art by Disciplines Outside of the Field of Art Therapy 5. Review information gathered by AATA office pertaining to the costs of mediation and/or legal fees associated with responding to members’ complaints.

1. Refine Ethics Committee article describing membership survey for submission to AATA Journal. 2. Complete specific sections of the Ethics Manual and submit for BOD approval. 4. Outline recommended strategy for using mediation to resolve disputes while minimizing cost to association and present to the BOD. 5. Review and update Ethical Principles for Art Therapists pertaining to the use of technology.

1. Initiate dialogue and issue statement about unlicensed art therapists and their status as independent practitioners 2. Begin the review and comparison of AATA’s Ethical Principles for Art Therapists and the ATCB’s Code of Professional Practice for consistency. 3. Complete remaining sections of the Ethics Manual and submit for BOD approval. 4. Update P&P and Ethics Manual to reflect approved dispute resolution strategies (i.e. mediation and/or other approved means).

1. Review and update the Ethical Principles for Art Therapists pertaining to multicultural competencies. 2. Investigate feasibility, appropriateness, and possible benefits of establishing an Ethics Blog on the EC corner. 3. Continue the review and comparison of the AATA’s Ethical Principles for Art Therapists and the ATCB’s Code of Ethics 4. Submit for publication an article exploring diversity and ethical matters. 5. Begin implementation of approved dispute resolution strategies (i.e. mediation and/or other approved means).

1. Review the Ethical Principles for Art Therapists to determine the need for additional updates. 2. Based upon the results of the feasibility investigation, and AATA BOD approval establish and EC Blog on the EC corner.

FINANCE COMMITTEE Chair: Joseph Jaworek 5-Year Strategic Plan



Goal 1 Provide oversight on Association Finances

1. Review monthly finance reports 2. Work with EPAB to determine whether Program Approval and Maintenance Fess are at the appropriate level

1. Review monthly finance reports 2. Replenish reserve funds 3. Assess level of Chapter membership fees and the feasibility and impact of increasing chapter fees 4. If EPAB fee increases are warranted then work with EPAB to implement increases

1. Review monthly finance reports 2. increase minimum amount to be maintained in reserve funds 3. Implement chapter fee increases if they’re found to be feasible and warranted. .

1. Review monthly finance reports 2. Assess structure of scholarship award process against amount in restricted Scholarship funds .

1. Review monthly finance reports

Goal 2 Guide the association in expenditures and actions which are financially sound to help the association be on firm financial ground.

1. Review proposed committee and program budgets. 2. Review and make recommendations on the Association Annual Budget, with focus on realistic income and expense projections 4. Review and make recommendations on the semi annual budget adjustments 5. Provide financial recommendations to the BOD as requested





Goal 3 Provide feedback and oversight related to contracted financial services

1. Complete annual evaluation of accounting 2. Complete annual evaluation of investments





Goal 4 Review and update financial policies and procedures

1. Review and make recommendations re: Finance Committee P&PS 2. Review and make recommendations re: reimbursement P&PS





To provide responsible direction and recommendations to the Board regarding the current and future financial stability of AATA.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chair: Margaret Carlock-Russo



Goal 1 To ensure that art therapy is recognized as a credentialed profession by legislators and regulators on the state and national levels.

1.Foster membership professional development-presentation at annual AATA conference 2. Review AATA scope of practice statement- discussed in 3rd qtr. GAC committee mtg. 3. Review AATA definition of art therapy.

1. Ask each chapter to submit their definition of art therapy 2. After review of definitions, develop and adopt standardized definition and distribute to the AOC and chapter Presidents. Ask chapters to adopt standard definition of art therapy. 3. Work with Director of Public Policy to review/refine AATA scope of practice statement and other public policy statements as they relate to legislative efforts.

1. Encourage each chapter to adopt AATA scope of practice statement and use in legislative efforts. 2. Present policy statements to BOD for adoption and post to AATA website

1. Building upon policy statements with Director Of Public Policy, target legislative issues, on a national level, that would benefit the art therapy profession.

1. Continue to address legislative issues that arise that have a direct or indirect impact on the practice of art therapy.

Goal 2 Develop integrated state and national policies and measures.

1. Assure that Public Policy messages are consistent with state agendas for art therapy licenses. 2. GAC to review public policy communications.

1. Forward reviewed public policy statements to BOD for adoption. 2. Keep membership informed of state and national legislative efforts and actions affecting art therapy through GAC quarterly chapter conference calls and Newsletter reports. 3. Ask chapters to submit a quarterly report to GAC chair, including status of any chapter updates.

1. Establish a resource database, on Glasscubes, of legislation that has been effective for art therapists. 2. Promote model legislation and model regulations that advance art therapy (ie: licensure, state registries, civil service definitions, occupational regulations, etc). 3. Continue to keep membership informed of legislative efforts and actions affecting art therapy through GAC quarterly chapter conference calls and Newsletter reports.

1. Coordinate and update changes in policy language on both the “members-only” section of the AATA website and send out updates for members through quarterly Newsletter. 2. Employ “checks and balance” system to ensure that all chapters are providing the same message regarding AATA’s stance on public policy issues.

1. Continue to keep membership informed of legislative efforts and actions affecting art therapy through GAC quarterly chapter conference calls and Newsletter reports. 2. Continue “checks and balance” system to ensure that all chapters are providing the same message regarding AATA’s stance on public policy issues. 3. Coordinate and update changes in policy language on both the “members-only” section of the AATA website and send out updates for members through quarterly Newsletter.

The Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) monitors state and national policy actions to ensure that the Association‘s interests and objectives are adequately represented at all levels of government, and supports and advocates for legislation and policies that promote the profession and practice of art therapy.

Goal 3 Develop advocacy training tools, educational opportunities, and mentorship among chapters.

1. Coordinate with the Director of Public Policy on establishing annual advocacy training at the national conference. 2. Establish a “Hill Day” event, bi-annually, in Washington DC to have members speak with their representatives.

1. Communicate updates and news to chapters through e-blasts, chapter websites, and GAC committee calls. 2. Develop guidelines for GAC mentor program. 3. Develop an advocacy webinar on how to address legislative representatives as well as how to start a legislative bill in your state. 4. Develop a student focused conference session on professionalism and how to support your profession. 5. Offer an advocacy training session at the national conference.

1. Seek out mentors and develop resource support plans for a GAC peer mentor program. 2. Offer membership a webinar on how to address state legislators and introduce a bill at the state level. 3. Offer a student focused Conference session on professionalism and how to give back to your profession. 4. Offer an advocacy training session at the national conference.

1. Offer advocacy training to states for their workshops or symposiums for CEUs to include courses offered through the association’s Institute for Continuing Education in Art Therapy. 2. Offer an advocacy training session at the national conference.

1. Update training tools as data, policies, and/or strategies require. 2. Offer an advocacy training session at the national conference.

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Goal 4 Assist Chapters in meeting their licensing goals.

1. Select a recipient and awarded a GAC grant.

1. Develop a system to promote GAC grants to chapters and refine dissemination of information so all chapters have an opportunity to apply. 2. Enhance the State Advocacy Tool Kit- Develop standardized PR materials. 3. Request chapter PR info to help develop a “print on demand” resource for chapters. 4. Select chapter recipient(s) of GAC grant.

1. Enhance reporting guidelines for grant recipients. 2. Require grant recipients to report their progress at the annual AOC meeting. 3. Revise and enhance P&P related to applying, awarding, monitoring and accountability for grant awards 4. Explore title protection issues at the state and national levels. 5. Select chapter recipient(s) of GAC grant.

1. Present revised grant procedures to BOD. 2. Establish a “print on demand” packet for chapters to utilize for legislative/PR needs. 3. Select chapter recipient(s) of GAC grant.

1. Update Tool Kit and PR material as necessary. 2. Select chapter recipient(s) of GAC grant.

JOURNAL COMMITTEE Chair: Lynn Kapitan, Editor



Goal 1A : Standards Publish the highest quality, cutting-edge professional papers and solid research articles.

1. Review/develop threshold standards for vetting and accepting robust research that is directly related to art therapy theory and practice. 2. Assess and update criteria for rejecting, revising, and accepting papers that match new standards. 3. Establish standards and guidelines for book reviewers to improve consistency/value to readers. 4. Educate readers, reviewers, and authors on what constitutes a scholarly research journal and its publishing assumptions.

1. Provide webinar training and guidelines for reviewers to raise standards and to increase their capacity for evaluation and author guidance. 2. Evaluate current reviewers, offer literature/guidelines on what constitutes a good review and constructive feedback; share sample reviews.

Goal 1B: Standards Present a consistent, higher profile for the Journal that models professionalism as art therapy’s leading scholarly journal.

1. Promote the journal in all venues as the leading scholarly publication in the field; clarify how it is distinguished from other kinds of journals. 2. Position the journal prominently on the AATA website and work with website personnel to develop a consistent standard of professional presentation on pages where the Journal is promoted.

1. Review the Journal’s look with the goal of aligning it with both AATA branding and with the requirements of higher-level, scholarly journals, while keeping creative signature, heart and soul of art therapy. 2. Study other journals as models for meeting standards of professionalism.

Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association is the official journal of the American Art Therapy Association and the leading publication in the field of art therapy. The purpose of the Journal is to advance the understanding of how visual art functions in the treatment, education, development, and enrichment of people. A recognized academic publication for more than twenty years, Art Therapy provides a scholarly forum for diverse points of view on art therapy and strives to present a broad spectrum of ideas in therapy, practice, professional issues and research.


Goal 2: Content Create an appealing balance of scholarly, scientific, practical, and creative/artistic content, with the value of art as a primary focus; promote innovative practices, theoretical advances, and integration with contemporary art, philosophical base, and critical perspectives.

1. Engage members of the Journal Review Board in webinar dialogue to solicit ideas, insights, strategies, and critique on how to achieve balance of content.

1. Review/update format and descriptions of the kinds of articles the Journal publishes. 2. Offer writing workshops at the conference and webinars. 3. Invite Review Board members to evaluate an annual sample of published papers using new standards and criteria. 4. Solicit and post content on the Journal website that describes the need for innovation, contemporary theory development, and critical perspectives, along with quantitative studies.

1. Create a best paper award in different categories to reward the best content. 2. Continue to define fields within art therapy and solicit research on them. 3. Encourage evidence-based and mixed methods research related to real life practice to benefit clients. 4. Encourage collaborative relationships and authorship between art therapists and other professionals.

Goal 3: Currency Promote the strategic development of the Journal with up-to-date policies and content in keeping with current developments in health care.

1. Engage discussion among Review Board members on their hopes, expectations, approaches, etc. that can further the strategic development of the Journal.

1. Call for papers on current issues in mental health, allied health, and new practice settings.

Goal 4: Reach and Diversity Attract a greater range of readers and authors to submit their papers; and attract submissions that reflect diversity and commonalities of theory and practice in the U.S. and abroad.

1. Establish and monitor the new publisher relationship w/ Routledge (national and global marketing, affordable pricing, copy options, increased access, improved interface, etc.). 2. Market the journal to attract authors from other countries to submit their papers.

1. Offer financial award for best research paper. 2. Call for papers on international practices. 3. Invite authors in other countries to submit; create a “content exchange” issue on a particular topic. 4. Increase the range of expertise and diversity as represented on the Journal Review Board.

1. Add interactive component/reader forum to the Journal website. 2. Streamline the process for submission, review, and editing. 3. Intentionally address the disconnect between authors writing for Art Therapy and those writing in other English-speaking journals. 4. Call for papers on the state of art therapy that

5. Add expertise to review board in non-traditional practices.

intentionally offer critique and/or add a critical-orientational section in the Journal.


Goal 5: Research Approach the profession’s research agenda strategically in order to increase its potential impact on the field.

1. Continue to put out the message that Journal seeks outcome research that is part of large institutional studies. 2. Use research survey as a base for setting goals and areas of focus.

1. Concentrate on a few important topics to facilitate collaboration, sharing, and increased subject pools. 2. Create a close collaboration with the Research Committee and put a priority on peer review and publication of research.

1. Maintain focus on art therapy and limit studies that are not closely tied to art therapy as this dilutes and confuses readers. 2. Consider limiting studies of art as a basis for diagnosis to publish more outcomes research. 3. Publish periodic reviews of outcomes studies in specific populations.

Goal 6: Education Increase knowledge of what constitutes good research and help art therapists become consumers of good research.

1. Develop Journal policies and a more consistent message of what kinds of research and content it publishes. 2. Offer training sessions at the conference or webinar on how to publish research-based articles.

1. Update/publish standards to guide authors. 2. Post a resource guide on the journal website w/ suggested topics and models of good papers. 3. Invite articles that exemplify different methods.

1. Support master’s level publication with more guidance, information. 2. Engage in dialogue with graduate programs on improving the teaching of research.

Goal 7: Professional Development Promote readers’ professional development with diverse, population-specific content in a changing economic and mental health care climate.

1. Develop a plan to reward Journal readers with continuing education credits on more articles.

1. Publish a periodic review of statistics on employment trends, scholarship, researchers, etc. beyond the obvious borders of the profession. 2. Post articles on website arranged by population, and proposal or evaluation information. 3. Expand the book and media review sections.


Goal 8: Recognition of Value Increase association-wide recognition of the Journal’s value and important culture-building function.

1. Offer print copies to students to prevent their long-term disinterest in the Journal as a source of professional development. 2. Create a higher profile on the AATA website and within the organization that reflects the Journal’s value. 3. Engage in thoughtful, theoretical, and philosophic exchange among members as representatives of the Journal. 4. Address with the AATA Board the need for appropriate resources (budget, page limits, terms), fair compensation, positive regard, and proactive and informed decision-making with input from the editors and reviewers who are responsible for producing the Journal.

Goal 9: Practice-related Content Support the development of an art therapy trade publication that can offer career- and practice-related content not usually published in a scholarly journal.

1. Initiate planning with Journal Editor and other involved parties (e,g, Newsletter Editor, National Office, BOD, task force, etc.).

1. Raise esteem for publication in the trade journal by creating an attractive, quality print/online product that is clearly differentiated from the Journal in its publishing mission, standards, and audiences.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Chair: Tracy Council 5-Year Strategic Plan



Goal 1 In collaboration with the National Office, will recruit and retain new Association members and increase member satisfaction.

1. Educate the membership about the benefits available to them and the work of the Association 2. Recruit new members through outreach efforts to Association Education Partners, faculty, students and alumni. 3. Develop a more active presence for AATA on a social networking platform (i.e. Facebook) to promote membership, including information about the Mentor/Mentee Program and Global Art Therapy Network. 4. Continue to utilize existing avenues to communicate with members—website, newsletter, conference, etc.—about membership benefits. 5. Host New Members’ Welcome session at annual conference, including International Members, Mentor/Mentee participants and Students.

1. Continue ongoing goal of educating the membership about benefits of AATA. 2. Continue to recruit new members through outreach efforts to Association Education Partners, faculty, students and alumni. 3. Research and make recommendations to the Board on colleagues, organizations, associations, groups that might present opportunities to educate the public about the profession of art therapy, both in the US and internationally. 4. Host New Members’ Welcome session at annual conference, including International Members, Mentor/Mentee participants and Students. Revise event as necessary to better meet members’ needs.

1. Continue to develop meaningful membership benefits to help AATA adapt to members’ changing needs and ensure that members are aware of AATA’s work on their behalf. 2. Assess outcome of recruitment efforts targeted at Association Education Partners, faculty, students alumni and colleagues and organizations in related fields. 3. Continue outreach to colleagues, organizations, associations, groups that might present opportunities to educate the public about the profession of art therapy, both in the US and internationally. 4. Host New Members’ Welcome session at annual conference, including International Members, Mentor/Mentee participants and Students. Revise event as necessary to better meet members’ needs.

1. Continue ongoing goal of educating the membership about benefits of AATA. 2. Based on 2014-2015 assessment of recruitment outcomes, revise action plan as needed to better address membership needs and recruitment efforts. 3. Assist in implementation of any improvements in membership benefits that are discovered in needs assessment process. 4. Host New Members’ Welcome session at annual conference, including International Members, Mentor/Mentee participants and Students. Revise event as necessary to better meet members’ needs.

1. Continue to develop meaningful membership benefits to help AATA adapt to members’ changing needs and ensure that members are aware of AATA’s work on their behalf. 2. Continue to recruit new members through outreach efforts to targeted membership groups, organizations and colleagues in related fields. 3. Host New Members’ Welcome session at annual conference, including International Members, Mentor/Mentee participants and Students. Revise event as necessary to better meet members’ needs.

To expand diversity in the Association’s membership by reaching out to persons interested in the therapeutic use of art in the US and around the world, including art therapy students, new graduates, professional art therapists and allied health professionals.

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Goal 2 Assist Student, New Professional, and International Members in their development.

1. Encourage Student, New Professional, and International Members participation in the Mentorship program through outreach and networking with the global art therapy community, art therapy training programs, and their alumni. 2. Gather feedback from members, Education Partners, and Chapters on new electronic platform for Mentor/Mentee program, Global Art Therapy Network, and other electronic member benefit options. 3. Promote members’ participation in the Art Therapist Locator and Find a Therapist programs and other electronic member benefit options.

1. Continue to encourage Student, New Professional, and International Members participation in the Mentorship program through outreach and networking with the global art therapy community, art therapy training programs, and their alumni. 2. Explore ways to partner with AATA Research Committee, Art Therapy Scholars Blog, and AATA Journal to encourage new professionals to contribute to scholarship in the field of Art Therapy. 3. Follow through on feedback and recommendations from members, Education Partners and Chapters gathered in 2012-2013.

1. Evaluate effectiveness of Mentorship program by gathering feedback from participants and suggestions for new programs. 2. Provide recommendations to Board on any recommended changes in Mentor program and other member benefit options. 3. Continue collaborative efforts with AATA Research Committee, Art Therapy Scholars Blog ,and AATA Journal to encourage new professionals to contribute to scholarship in the field of Art Therapy.

1. Continue to encourage Student, New Professional, and International Members participation in the Mentorship program through outreach and networking with the global art therapy community, art therapy training programs, and their alumni. 2. Continue to promote members’ participation in the Art Therapist Locator and Find a Therapist programs and other electronic member benefit options. 3. Gather feedback and recommendations from Student, New Professional and International Members on member benefit options.

1. Continue to encourage Student, New Professional, and International Members participation in the Mentorship program through outreach and networking with the global art therapy community, art therapy training programs, and their alumni. 2. Continue to promote members’ participation in the Art Therapist Locator and Find a Therapist programs and other electronic member benefit options. 3. Provide recommendations to Board on any recommended changes in Mentor program and other member benefit options.

MULTICULTURAL COMMITTEE Chair: Lindsey Vance 5-Year Strategic Plan



Goal 1 The Multicultural Committee will advance outreach endeavors to promote diversity and cross-cultural inclusiveness and networking opportunities within the membership.

1. Provide cultural exchange opportunity at the annual conference through the Multicultural Committee Exchange Forum in 2012. 2. Provide networking opportunity at the annual conference through the Multicultural Committee Quilt Workshop. Coordinate the construction of the “quilted” artwork. 3. Conduct an open Committee Meeting at the annual conference to disseminate information about committee projects and encourage involvement. 4. Work collaboratively with the National Office to develop a systematic plan for adding input into the web document of the Multicultural Committee Bibliography and Resource List, with the membership providing reference citations.

1. Provide a cultural exchange opportunity at the annual conference through the Multicultural Committee Exchange Forum in 2013 2. Provide networking opportunity at the annual conference through the Multicultural Committee Quilt Workshop. Coordinate the construction of the “quilted” artwork. 3. Conduct an open Committee Meeting at the annual conference to disseminate information about committee projects and encourage involvement. 4. Update the Multicultural Committee Bibliography and Resource List.

1. Provide a cultural exchange opportunity at the annual conference through the Multicultural Committee Exchange Forum in 2014. 2. Provide networking opportunity at the annual conference through the Multicultural Committee Quilt Workshop. Coordinate the construction of the “quilted” artwork. 3. Conduct an open Committee Meeting at the annual conference to disseminate information about committee projects and encourage involvement. 4. Update the Multicultural Committee Bibliography and Resource List.



The Multicultural Committee embraces an inclusive definition of culture. The committee provides information, networking, and mentoring for all art therapists to develop multicultural competence and increase diversity within the American Art Therapy Association. The American Art Therapy Association is committed to diversity and cross-cultural inclusiveness in its membership and in the development and provision of art therapy to the public.

5. Work collaboratively with the National Office to expand the Multicultural Corner on the Association website. 6. Work collaboratively with the Education Committee for outreach to art therapy programs in order to establish connections and increase students’ awareness of Multicultural Committee 7. Utilize Student Representative Liaison to further develop established connections to grow a diverse student connection.

5. Update the Multicultural Corner. 6. Work collaboratively with the National Office to advance grant opportunities to promote and facilitate racial and ethnic diversity. 7. Utilize Student Representative Liaison to further develop established connections to grow a diverse student connection.

5. Update the Multicultural Corner. 6. Work collaboratively with the National Office to advance grant opportunities to promote and facilitate racial and ethnic diversity. 7. Utilize Student Representative Liaison to further develop established connections to grow a diverse student connection.

5. Update the Multicultural Corner. 6. Work collaboratively with the National Office to advance grant opportunities to promote and facilitate racial and ethnic diversity. 7. Promote and advance Multicultural Committee outreach through establishing art therapy program student representatives.

5. Update the Multicultural Corner. 6. Work collaboratively with the National Office to advance grant opportunities to facilitate racial and ethnic diversity. 7. Promote and advance Multicultural Committee outreach through establishing art therapy program student representatives.


Goal 2 The Multicultural Committee will work toward strengthening the identity of art therapists by advancing multicultural and diversity competence as essential to ethical practice and the cornerstone for effective art therapy practice.

1. Obtain final Board approval of the American Art Therapy Association’s Art Therapy Multicultural/Diversity Competencies. 2. Plan and conduct program session(s) at the annual conference on issues related to multiculturalism and diversity.

1. Work collaboratively with the Education Committee to introduce Multicultural/ Diversity Competencies into educational programs. 2. Work collaboratively with the Education Committee to develop and standardize Multicultural / Diversity curriculum guidelines for the Required Art Therapy Content Area - Cultural and Social Diversity. 3. Plan and conduct program session(s) at the annual conference on issues related to Multiculturalism and Diversity.

1. Work collaboratively with the Education Committee to expand Multicultural / Diversity Competencies into educational programs. 2. Work collaboratively with the Education Committee to introduce Multicultural / Diversity curriculum guidelines for Required Art Therapy Content Area – Cultural and Social Diversity. 3. Plan and conduct program session(s) at the annual conference related to Multiculturalism and Diversity.

1. Advance the implementation of Multicultural / Diversity Competencies into educational programs. 2. Work collaboratively with the Education Committee to review Multicultural / Diversity curriculum guidelines for Required Art Therapy Content Area – Cultural and Social Diversity. 3. Plan and conduct program session(s) at the annual conference related to Multiculturalism and Diversity.

1. Advance the implementation of Multicultural / Diversity Competencies into educational programs. 2. Work collaboratively with the Education Committee to review and/or revise Multicultural / Diversity curriculum guidelines for Required Art Therapy Content Area – Cultural and Social Diversity. 3. Plan and conduct program session(s) at the annual conference related to Multiculturalism and Diversity.


Goal 3 The Multicultural Committee will advance the Association’s teaching and research mission.

1. Work collaboratively with the National Office to develop a companion booklet for the Wheels of Diversity: Pioneers of Color DVD, which will be distributed to educational programs. 2. Work collaboratively with the National Office to develop an on-line course based upon the Wheels of Diversity: Pioneers of Color content. 3. Work collaboratively with the Scholarship Committee in the awarding of the 2012 Pearlie Roberson Scholarship Award for projects undertaken by a student or professional art therapist, which targets multicultural aspects and capacities of art therapy. 4. Acquire historically and culturally significant documents and resources for submission consideration for placement in the Archives. 5. Work collaboratively with the Research Committee to establish a database of student research on multicultural issues and topics as input into the web document of the Multicultural Committee Bibliography and Resource List.

1. Work collaboratively with the National Office to promote and advance the distribution of Wheels of Diversity: Pioneers of Color media package. 2. Work collaboratively with the National Office to develop an on-line course based upon the Wheels of Diversity: Pioneers of Color content. 3. Work collaboratively with the Scholarship Committee in the awarding of the2013 Pearlie Roberson Scholarship Award for projects undertaken by a student or professional art therapist, which targets multicultural aspects and capacities of art therapy. 4. Acquire historically and culturally significant documents and resources for submission consideration for placement in the Archives. 5. Work collaboratively with the Research Committee to establish a database of student research on multicultural issues and topics as input into the web document of the Multicultural Committee Bibliography and Resource List.

1. Work collaboratively with the National Office to promote and advance the distribution of Wheels of Diversity: Pioneers of Color media package. 2. Work collaboratively with the National Office to promote and advance The Wheels of Diversity: Pioneers of Color on-line course. 3. Work collaboratively with the Scholarship Committee in the awarding of the 2014 Pearlie Roberson Scholarship Award for projects undertaken by a student or professional art therapist, which targets multicultural aspects and capacities of art therapy. 4. Acquire historically and culturally significant documents and resources for submission consideration for placement in the Archives. 5. Work collaboratively with the Research Committee to establish a database of student research on multicultural issues and topics as input into the web document of the Multicultural Committee Bibliography and Resource List.



NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Chair: Jeanette DeLalla 5-Year Strategic Plan



Goal 1 Continue to develop and grow the electronic exploratory phase of NL production, ensuring that we meet the diverse needs of the membership as technology continues to grow and change.

1. Distribute an electronic survey to members using survey monkey to gauge interest in a print on demand feature along with future topics to be presented 2. Tally survey responses 3. Utilize graphic artist to make electronic changes. 4. Alter NL format based on the majority of membership responses.

1. Continue to explore print on demand options through member surveys to gauge interest. If increased interest is presented, explore potential services. (Currently the recent survey results indicated a very small number of members were interested in printed copies.)

1. Continue to evaluate feedback from members in less formal formats. 2. Provide navigational tips within the context of the NL. 3. Continue to examine the frequency of print on demand requests, and based upon frequency consider a new readership survey to track changes from the survey completed in 2011)

1. Assess the cost/benefit of the print on demand service. 2. Seek out feedback from members regarding the print on demand service efficiency and frequency.

1. At the 5 year mark of our previous survey we plan to distribute another electronic survey to assess membership views at this time. Ensuring that new members are able to provide feedback and continued members can once again be heard.

Goal 2 Provide opportunities to expand our readership by compartmentalizing our news and harnessing it as a marketing tool within our outreach efforts.

1. Separate our Association news VS Professional news. 2. Examine how each section could read as separate publications.

1. Initiate a subscription service to non-members who may be interested in reading the art therapy feature articles and content.

1. Utilize the new format as a more effective advertising vehicle for the organization to increase exposure for art therapy (e.g. continue to grow and diversify ads).

1. Employ marketing efforts to other related professional disciplines (e.g. behavioral health, medical, educational). 2. Explore possible online NL link access and subscription information within other related association websites.

1. Support and encourage chapters to utilize these online resources in their outreach efforts by applying their co-branding.

Goal 3 Focus on Re-Branding our NL by creating new names for our Professional and Association news.

1. Conduct a survey of the membership to help create separate names for the Association and Professional news.

1. After re-branding officially takes place utilize website to make the two separate publications of the NL easily accessible to members and non-members.

1. Provide brief one time only complementary subscriptions for non-members to access Professional news from links on the website.

1. Monitor and assess the level of interest from non-members accessing the NL and how it is benefiting membership totals.

1. Examine the benefits of the outreach efforts. 2. Continue to assess accessibility and provide progressive professional content.

Goal 4 Strive to continually improve and transform our content by maintaining current technology advancements and employing them within the context of the news.

1. New technologies and mediums will be applied to the content to help enrich and invigorate the readers’ experience.

2. Links will be positioned in articles for readers to explore additional related resources such as videos.

1. Authors could offer Webinar presentations to present material and further enhance the application of the information. 2. Authors would be invited to convert their articles into online distance learning courses.

1. Assess other professional publications to be sure that we are utilizing our potential electronically and include any new resources found. 2. Continue to examine the navigation improvements and their accessibility.

1. Reach out to the membership through the NL format asking what they would like more information about or previous topics they would like to be converted to online distance learning courses.

1. Continue to include diverse and current art therapy information both professional and association based to meet the growing needs our profession.

In looking at the Newsletter’s 5-year strategic future, the following ideas are presented to continue the paradigm focus of expanding upon the Association-based news electronic format and target other professionals within related disciplines. The future direction embraces new technologies and mediums to further enhance the reader’s experience, so as to make the stories told by art therapists come alive through a dynamic approach.

RESEARCH COMMITTEE Chair: Megan Robb

5-Year Strategic Plan Statement of Purpose:Statement of Purpose


Goal 1: Continue to update the Outcomes Bibliography and develop a plan to have office staff assume duties for input into our web document with committee members providing research citations.

1. Assign an RC member to collect and review articles. 2. Request AATA office take on maintaining OB file using format of Word Style sheets. 3. Set calendar for collecting citations from committee volunteers.

1. Assign an RC member to collect and review articles 2. Set calendar for collecting citations from committee volunteers.




Goal 2: Establish a database of theses and dissertations.

1. Create plan for database given technology and time constraints 2. Develop plan for gathering data from graduate programs

1. Set up database. 2. Set up schedule for collecting thesis and dissertation data from graduate programs.

1. Follow or modify schedule for collecting thesis and dissertation data from graduate programs.



Goal 3: Create a plan for offering ongoing grant writing workshops (including how to find funders) to AATA members.

1. Investigate retaining a professional organization to teach a grant writing skills course at the conference 2. Create a budget to hire a professional to provide a course at the conference 3. Offer a panel of art therapists who have experience with grant writing for the conference in 2012—submitted 8/2011.

1. Depending on how the 2012 AATA conference RC panel on grant writing is attended and received by attendees proceed with 2 and 3 below. 2. Investigate retaining a professional organization to teach a grant writing skills course at the conference. 3. Create a budget to hire a professional to provide a course at the conference.

TBD--formulate plan based on assessment of need for future training in grant funding

TBD TBD.

It is the purpose of the Association Research Committee to encourage, support, and promote a broad base of research that is grounded in diverse methodologies. It is also the committee‘s purpose to inform the Association community of the importance and need for ethical research.

Goal 4: Formulate short- and long-range plans for establishing an art therapy research center, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing research and educational services about art therapy outcomes and effectiveness.

1. Seek institutional support for physical space from a university with a graduate program. 2. Survey art therapy researchers and educators to determine their needs with regard to a research center (i.e., grant funding, assistance with grant writing, statistical support, design consultation, dissemination of information on best practices based on research, etc.). 3. Visit the Center for School counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation to gather information on their structure and operations. 4. Complete data collection for Delphi study and analyze results on research agenda for the field.

1. Analyze results of survey 2. With RC members draft a proposed mission statement for an art therapy research center and draft preliminary plans for its structure and initial operations . 3. Develop preliminary budget for implementing fundraising effort in 2013. 4. Present plan to AATA BOD based on 2011-2012 tasks and 1-3 above.

1. Hire a professional fundraiser (this is not an AATA staff person) to raise substantial amount of money for establishing the art therapy research center. 2. Finalize plans for locating center at an educational institution with an art therapy graduate program.

1. Continue fundraising efforts. 2. Other tasks TBD.

1. Create free-standing research center with institution providing physical space. 2. Hire a director. 3. Other tasks TBD.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Chair: Donna Betts



Goal 1 The Scholarship Committee will raise more money to promote students’ development into art therapy professionals by providing more scholarships to a diverse range of recipients.

1. Committee will research and analyze the efficacy of past fundraisers such as ‘Movie Night’, ‘Dance for Dollars’ and ‘QuickDraw’. 2. Committee will work with National Office to generate new ideas for scholarship fundraisers. 3. Committee will plan and help implement at least one fundraising event for 2012 conference. (Movie Night, Dance for Dollars and/or Silent Auction.

1. Reinstatement of ‘QuickDraw’ as an alternate fundraiser with Silent Auction. 2. In collaboration with the National Office, at least one new idea for fundraising will be implemented. 3. Movie Night and Dance for Dollars will be held annually.

1. Continued collaboration with national Office on fundraising for scholarships. 2. Movie Night and Dance for Dollars will be held annually at conference. Silent Auction and QuickDraw will be held on alternate years.

1. Continued collaboration with national Office on fundraising for scholarships. 2. Movie Night and Dance for Dollars will be held annually at conference. QuickDraw and Silent Auction will be held on alternate years.

1. Continued collaboration with national Office on fundraising for scholarships. 2. Movie Night and Dance for Dollars will be held annually at conference. Silent Auction and QuickDraw will be held on alternate years.

Goal 2 The Scholarship Committee will enhance professional identity in students by encouraging more students to apply for scholarships which recognize their achievements.

1. Scholarship application process will be advertised in the newsletters and on the AATA website. 2a. All AATA approved graduate programs will be asked to inform current first years students about the scholarships. 2b. A sample letter to students accepted into graduate art therapy programs inviting them to join AATA and informing them about available scholarships will be drafted. 3. Ideas will be generated to publically acknowledge award recipients such as posters at conference, a page on web site, an award breakfast, etc. 4. The committee will initiate dialogue with the Honors Committee regarding co-hosting a table at the conference to promote awareness of scholarships

1. Scholarship application process will be advertised in the newsletters, on the AATA and local chapter websites. 2a. All AATA approved graduate programs will be asked to inform current first years students about the scholarships. 2b. Letter to students accepted into graduate art therapy programs informing them about available AATA scholarships will be included in Student Membership Promotion packets sent by National Office to AATA approved programs. 3. Scholarship committee will collaborate with the Honors Committee in organizing an event at the conference to celebrate the recipients. 4. The committee will reach out to the Honors Committee to co-host a table at the conference to promote

1. Scholarship application process will be advertised in the newsletters, on the AATA and local chapter websites. 2a. All AATA approved graduate programs will be asked to inform current first years students about the scholarships. 2b. Letter to new art therapy students informing them about available scholarships will be included regularly in Student Membership Promotion packets sent by National Office and will be promoted through follow up to program directors. 3. Scholarship committee will collaborate with the Honors Committee in organizing an event at the conference to celebrate the recipients. 4. The committee will have a table at the conference to promote awareness of scholarships and awards.



To provide funds to student members enrolled in accredited Art Therapy programs. These funds are to be used to further their career in the Art Therapy field.

and awards. awareness of scholarships and awards.

Goal 3 The Scholarship Committee will promote the recognition of the art therapy profession through re-evaluating the scholarship application process to better reflect excellence in skill development at the student level.

1. Committee will re-assess rubric for evaluating scholarship applications used in the past. 2. Committee will collaborate with Education Committee to formulate evaluation criteria that better match standards of excellence in art therapy skill development.

1. Committee will develop and use new rubric for evaluating scholarship applications. 2. As more scholarship funds are accessed, committee will develop additional scholarships that may be related to specific areas of focus such as Social Justice, Technology, Research, Diversity, etc.

1. Committee will continue to review evaluation process with periodic checks for scope and inclusiveness from other committees such as Education, Multicultural, Research, Technology, etc. 2. As more scholarship funds are accessed, committee will develop additional scholarships that may be related to specific areas of focus such as Social Justice, Technology, Research, Diversity, etc.



TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Chair: Natalie Carolton 5-Year Strategic Plan



Goal 1 Inform AATA Members about Technology as Related to Art Therapy Interests and Concerns

1. Complete Technology Brochure 2. AATA Approval of Technology Brochure .

1. Disseminate Brochure via Technology Blog 2. Provide link on Technology Blog to AATA and ATCB Technology Related Ethical Principles

1. AATA Approval of Policy for Maintaining and Updating Technology Committee Blog 2. Link Technology Committee Blog to AATA and ATCB Websites

1. Outreach Technology Issues in AATA Newsletter 2. Update Blog and Continue to Address Member Technology Interests and Concerns 3. Identify Training Opportunities for AATA Members .

1. Update Blog and Continue to Support Member Technology Interests 2. Begin Development of Technology Training Opportunities for Members Based on 2014 Identified Interests and Concerns

Goal 2 Dialogue with AATA Members and Disseminate Technology Related Research in Education Results

1. Submit AATA 2012 Conference Proposal of 2 Technology Panels 2. Collaborate with Art Therapy Educators and Graduate Programs Interested in Providing Technology Based Curriculum

1. Present 2 Technology Panels at 2012 AATA Conference: 1) Education and Research; 2) In Practice and Ethics 2. Videotape Panel Presentations for Action Research Project and Possible Publication

1. Create New Research Goals from Membership Feedback at 2012 Conference Panels 2. Submit AATA Conf Proposal 3. Identify Methods to Integrate Media Arts and Technology into Art Therapy Educational Programs

1. Begin Research and Dissemination Plan Based on 2013 Goals 2. Contact ATCB Regarding Addition of Technology Issues on Board Certification Exam

1. Identify Media Arts and Technology Questions for ATR-BC Exam 2. Assist Educators and Art Therapy Programs Implement Media Arts and Technology Use in Art Therapy

Goal 3 Technology Blog

1. Propose AATA Approval of Technology Blog 2. Define Aids and Guides that will be Provided by Blog

1. Identify Tech Related Forms Needed In Practice 2. Call to Membership for Technology Related Forms 3. Design, Edit and Disseminate Technology Related Forms 4. Develop Postcards to Promote Blog, Technology Committee, and Film Festival at AATA 2012 Conference 5. Distribute Postcards to Promote Technology Blog, Technology Committee, and Film Festival at 2012 AATA Conference

1. Edit and Upload Master Technology Related Forms to AATA Website 2. Address Members Technology Interests and Concerns in Technology on Blog

1. Write ‘In Practice’ Technology Concerns Article based on Blog Entries

1. Publish ‘In Practice’ Technology Concerns Article

The Technology Committee’s purpose is to formulate, gather and disseminate knowledge relevant to the use of digital technology as a therapeutic medium. The Committee examines ideas, issues, trends, and concerns related to the use of technology in therapeutic practice in order to develop recommendations and offer relevant education for AATA members, thus ensuring that AATA members are prepared for the future.

Goal 4 Practice Standards And Ethics Principles

1. Revisit Updated Ethical Principals with AATA Ethics Committee 2. Identify Needed Updates to Technology Related Ethical Principals

1. Identify System to Review Software and Apps Useful to Art Therapy 2. Upload Software and Apps Reviews to Technology Blog

1. Identify System to Inform Membership of Technology Research Projects 2. Submit Technology Research Article for Publication

1. Advertise Technology Research Projects on Blog and AATA Website and Research Roundtable 2. Publish Technology Research Article

1. Identify New Issues of Concern in Media Arts and Technology

NATIONAL OFFICE 5-Year Strategic Plan


Goal 1: Grow a diverse, professional network of art therapists and other health care professionals worldwide with a shared knowledge of the effectiveness of art therapy as a healing profession.

Conduct an effective annual membership campaign that attracts a growing number of members annually from the field of art therapy, retains members and grows the number of those from related groups. Manage an outstanding annual conference with national expert speakers and courses. Grow conference attendance with those in related fields. Provide excellent, accessible customer services that reflect the importance of the member’s concerns and interests. Increase membership benefits that meet the needs of the members and add value to the membership experience. Benefits to include: Increase career and advocacy support through on-line courses and webinars. Increase relationships with employer groups such as HR professionals in healthcare to link art therapists to jobs. Expand training opportunities at the conference to attract greater attendance. Convert conference courses to the Institute for Continuing Education-Art Therapy course offerings and broadly promote ICE. Produce quality information publications to increase

Conduct an effective annual membership campaign. Manage an outstanding annual conference with national expert speakers and courses. Provide excellent, accessible customer services Begin an Overhaul of the Website to be completed in 12 months. Increase membership benefits to include: Increase career and advocacy support through on-line courses and webinars. Provide a webinar for student membership tied to EPAB schools. Increase relationships with employer groups such as HR professionals in healthcare to link art therapists to jobs. Expand training opportunities at the conference to attract greater attendance. Convert conference courses to the Institute for Continuing Education-Art Therapy course offerings and broadly promote ICE. Add “how to” content to Newsletter articles. Produce quality information publications to increase exposure to the field of art therapy for members.

Conduct an effective annual membership campaign Manage an outstanding annual conference with national expert speakers and courses. Provide excellent, accessible customer services Make Major Improvements to the Members Only section of the website. Increase membership benefits that meet the needs of the members and add value to the membership experience. Benefits to include: Increase career and advocacy support through on-line courses and webinars. Advocacy, Medicaid, On-line Insurance Provider Webinar. Promote the webinar for student membership tied to EPAB schools. Continue to increase relationships with employer groups such as HR professionals in healthcare to link art therapists to jobs. Expand training opportunities at the conference to attract greater attendance. Convert conference courses to the Institute for Continuing Education-Art Therapy course offerings and broadly promote

Conduct an effective annual membership campaign Manage an outstanding annual conference with national expert speakers and courses. Provide excellent, accessible customer services Continue Major Improvements to the Members Only section of the website. Increase membership benefits that meet the needs of the members and add value to the membership experience. Benefits to include: Increase career and advocacy support through on-line courses and webinars. Advocacy, Medicaid, On-line Insurance Provider Webinar. Promote the webinar for student membership tied to EPAB schools. Continue to increase relationships with employer groups such as HR professionals in healthcare to link art therapists to jobs. Expand training opportunities at the conference to attract

Conduct an effective annual membership campaign Manage an outstanding annual conference with national expert speakers and courses. Provide excellent, accessible customer services Continue Major Improvements to the Members Only section of the website. Increase membership benefits that meet the needs of the members and add value to the membership experience. Benefits to include: Increase career and advocacy support through on-line courses and webinars. Advocacy, Medicaid, On-line Insurance Provider Webinar. Promote the webinar for student membership tied to EPAB schools. Continue to increase relationships with employer groups such as HR professionals in healthcare to link art therapists to jobs. Expand training opportunities at the conference to attract

exposure to the field of art therapy for members. Expand the welcome kits for members to include career information and new services. Work to support the programs of the Board and its Committees. Provide on-going support for Chapters as they evolve. Offer brand-consistent website design services and web page templates at shared-cost savings for the Chapters and other operational support. Provide Guides for Chapters as tool kits to support their programs. Develop a Guide for turnkey special events planning such as the Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day program guide. Seek funding through sponsorships and advertisement for all publications, special programs, tool kits and the website.

Expand the welcome kits for members to include career information and new services. Work to support the programs of the Board and its Committees. Provide on-going support for Chapters as they evolve. Provide fundraising management support for Chapter programs through the Association’s on-line DONATE option. Provide full service 990-N tax reporting for sub-Chapters. Provide Guides for Chapters as tool kits to support their programs. Develop a Guide for Advocacy. Seek funding through sponsorships and advertisement for all publications, special programs, tool kits and the website. Gain seed money for a Trauma Response fund to support the work of Chapters.

ICE. Add “how to” content to Newsletter articles. Seek additional discount programs for members on widely used services and products. Produce quality information publications to increase exposure to the field of art therapy for members. Conduct a major membership campaign to generate members from related educational institutions and graduates of related degree programs. Expand the welcome kits for members to include career information and new services. Work to support the programs of the Board and its Committees. Provide on-going support for Chapters as they evolve; Focus on support for the art therapist license. Introduce a Trauma Tool Kit to include new national partnership programs to engage in the aftermath of a national disaster. Provide fundraising management support for Chapter programs through the Association’s on-line DONATE option. Develop direct deposit for Chapter member dues.

greater attendance. Convert conference courses to the Institute for Continuing Education-Art Therapy course offerings and broadly promote ICE. Produce quality information publications to increase exposure to the field of art therapy for members. Conduct a major membership campaign to generate members from related mental health fields. Expand the welcome kits for members to include career information and new services. Work to support the programs of the Board and its Committees. Provide on-going support for Chapters as they evolve with a focus on art therapist license. Train chapters on the develop direct deposit for Chapter member dues. Provide full service 990-N tax reporting for sub-Chapters.

greater attendance. Convert conference courses to the Institute for Continuing Education-Art Therapy course offerings and broadly promote ICE. Produce quality information publications to increase exposure to the field of art therapy for members. Conduct a major membership campaign to generate members from related professions. Expand the welcome kits for members to include career information and new services. Work to support the programs of the Board and its Committees. Provide on-going support for Chapters as they evolve with a focus on art therapist license. Train chapters on direct deposit for Chapter member dues. Provide full service 990-N tax reporting for sub-Chapters.

Provide full service 990-N tax reporting for sub-Chapters. Provide Guides for Chapters as tool kits to support their programs. Develop a Guide for Communications & Membership Seek funding through sponsorships and advertisement for all publications, special programs, tool kits and the website.

Goal 2: Build a well-known art therapy professional identity through which: art therapists are recognized and respected as effective health care professionals; art therapy is known as an effective research-based healing art; and art therapy is recognized as a health necessity.

Act to ensure that the interests of the art therapy profession are included in federal legislation, regulations, insurance policies and with employer groups recruitment programs to encourage future employment opportunities for the profession. Gain a separate BLS Code for ‘art therapist’.

Produce career track specific tool kits that link to employers so as to help in recruiting and retaining art therapists. Use the by-annual survey of members to identify the top art therapy settings and develop tool kits in those areas. Link the toolkits to the website of major associations, employers, and others. Seek conferences in which art therapists could be a key note presenter and use the Ambassador program to identify top presenters. Undertake a major initiative with employer group’s HR departments that serve the health care industry to assist

Act to ensure that the interests of the art therapy profession are included in federal legislation, regulations, insurance policies and with employer groups recruitment programs to encourage future employment opportunities for the profession. Promote the new BLS code for art therapy. Influence Mental Health legislation and seek Art Therapist as a named profession under titles applicable to the setting, SISP, or “other mental health provider”. Develop a tool kit of model programs with veterans to use in advocacy work, for employer groups, the media and others. Gain the art therapy license in at least two additional states. Produce career track specific tool kits that link to employers so as to help in recruiting and retaining art therapists. Use the by-annual survey of members to identify the top art therapy settings and

Act to ensure that the interests of the art therapy profession are included in federal legislation, regulations, insurance policies and with employer groups recruitment programs to encourage future employment opportunities for the profession. Target TRICARE for inclusion by art therapists as a recognized. Influence Mental Health legislation and seek Art Therapist as a named profession under titles applicable to the setting, SISP, or “other mental health provider”. Gain the art therapy license in 4 additional states. Produce career track specific tool kits that link to employers so as to help in recruiting and retaining art therapists. Use the by-annual survey of members to identify the top art therapy settings and

Act to ensure that the interests of the art therapy profession are included in federal legislation, regulations, insurance policies and with employer groups recruitment programs to encourage future employment opportunities for Gain art therapist as a recognized provider under TRICARE. Expand veterans outreach to connect them to art therapists. Influence Mental Health legislation and seek Art Therapist as a named profession under titles applicable to the setting, SISP, or “other mental health provider”. Gain the art therapist license in 6 additional states.

Act to ensure that the interests of the art therapy profession are included in federal legislation, regulations, insurance policies and with employer groups recruitment programs to encourage future employment opportunities for the profession. Train art therapists on how to be a reimbursed provider under TRICARE Gain the art therapist license in 10 additional states. See to influence legislation that positively impacts art therapy. Produce career track specific tool kits that link to employers so as to help in recruiting and retaining art therapists. Use the by-annual survey of members to identify

them in understanding the qualifications of art therapists and how to recruit an art therapist. Continue to increase brand recognition through the Chapters websites and all materials and publications. Refresh to Brand Guide for Chapters. Continue the Ambassadors Program and expand participation by members. Build and train the Ambassadors Speakers' Bureau including: train the speakers through a on-line course; promote the media service within the top 20 markets and geographic areas with a high concentration of art therapists; and refresh media packets for speakers, and Chapters.

develop tool kits in those areas. Link the toolkits to the website of major associations, employers, and others. Seek conferences in which art therapists could be a key note presenter and use the Ambassador program to identify top presenters. Undertake a major initiative with employer group’s HR departments that serve the health care industry to assist them in understanding the qualifications of art therapists and how to recruit an art therapist. Continue to increase brand recognition through the Chapters websites and all materials and publications. Refresh to Brand Guide for Chapters. Continue the Ambassadors Program and expand participation by members. Build and train the Ambassadors Speakers' Bureau including: train the speakers through a on-line course; promote the media service within the top 20 markets and geographic areas with a high concentration of art therapists; and refresh media packets for speakers, and Chapters.

develop tool kits in those areas. Link the toolkits to the website of major associations, employers, and others. Seek conferences in which art therapists could be a key note presenter and use the Ambassador program to identify top presenters. Be in leadership positions with Partner Groups such as MHLG, AFA, and NASISP so as to gain national credibility. Undertake a major initiative with employer group’s HR departments that serve the health care industry to assist them in understanding the qualifications of art therapists and how to recruit an art therapist. Continue to increase brand recognition through the Chapters websites and all materials and publications. Refresh to Brand Guide for Chapters. Continue the Ambassadors Program and expand participation by members. Build and train the Ambassadors Speakers' Bureau including: train the speakers through a on-line course; promote the media service within the top 20 markets and geographic areas with a high concentration of art therapists; and refresh media packets for speakers, and Chapters.

Produce career track specific tool kits that link to employers so as to help in recruiting and retaining art therapists. Use the by-annual survey of members to identify the top art therapy settings and develop tool kits in those areas. Link the toolkits to the website of major associations, employers, and others. Seek conferences in which art therapists could be a key note presenter and use the Ambassador program to identify top presenters. Be in leadership positions with Partner Groups such as MHLG, AFA, and NASISP. Undertake a major initiative with employer group’s HR departments that serve the health care industry to assist them in understanding the qualifications of art therapists and how to recruit an art therapist. Continue to increase brand recognition through the Chapters websites and all materials and publications. Refresh to Brand Guide for Chapters. Continue the Ambassadors Program and expand participation

the top art therapy settings and develop tool kits in those areas. Link the toolkits to the website of major associations, employers, and others. Seek conferences in which art therapists could be a key note presenter and use the Ambassador program to identify top presenters. Be in leadership positions with Partner Groups such as MHLG, AFA, and NASISP. Undertake a major initiative with employer group’s HR departments that serve the health care industry to assist them in understanding the qualifications of art therapists and how to recruit an art therapist. Continue to increase brand recognition through the Chapters websites and all materials and publications. Refresh to Brand Guide for Chapters. Continue the Ambassadors Program and expand participation by members. Build and train the Ambassadors Speakers' Bureau including: train the speakers through a on-line course; promote

by members. Build and train the Ambassadors Speakers' Bureau including: train the speakers through a on-line course; promote the media service within the top 20 markets and geographic areas with a high concentration of art therapists; and refresh media packets for speakers, and Chapters.

the media service within the top 20 markets and geographic areas with a high concentration of art therapists; and refresh media packets for speakers, and Chapters.

Goal 3: Positively influence the ability

of art therapists to build a rewarding

career through outstanding education,

research, career development, and

networking opportunities.

Through the membership system, track members by setting/focus area within art therapy for ease in research and for distribution of specific program information. Develop on-line courses, webinars and conference workshops related to job recruitment including resume writing, interviewing, employment practices and so forth. Link members to jobs in community programs, arts programs, and similar settings where art therapy is practiced. Develop an online tracking service, Media Center for all media placements and to provide the media, members and other key publics with information about the to understand the scope of art therapy activity worldwide. Build track specific on-line support groups to assist in networking, mentoring and information sharing. Continue to consolidate all publications through a streamlined publication system with consistent messages and graphics while

Through the membership system, track members by setting/focus area within art therapy for ease in research and for distribution of specific program information. Develop on-line courses, webinars and conference workshops related to job recruitment including resume writing, interviewing, employment practices and so forth. Link members to jobs in community programs, arts programs, and similar settings where art therapy is practiced. Develop an online tracking service, Media Center for all media placements and to provide the media, members and other key publics with information about the to understand the scope of art therapy activity worldwide. Build track specific on-line support groups to assist in networking, mentoring and information sharing. Continue to consolidate all publications through a streamlined publication system with consistent messages and graphics while increasing cost

Initiate a “job fair” at the annual conference and expand as indicated by participation. Through the membership system, track members by setting/focus area within art therapy for ease in research and for distribution of specific program information. Develop on-line courses, webinars and conference workshops related to job recruitment including resume writing, interviewing, employment practices and so forth. Provide outreach to related master’s programs to gain an art therapy master’s that meets the Educational Standards. Support the Ed. Com. Link members to jobs in community programs, arts programs, and similar settings where art therapy is practiced. Develop an online tracking service, Media Center for all media placements and to provide the media, members and other key publics with

Conduct a “job fair” at the annual conference and expand as indicated by participation. Through the membership system, track members by setting/focus area within art therapy for ease in research and for distribution of specific program information. Develop on-line courses, webinars and conference workshops related to job recruitment including resume writing, interviewing, employment practices and so forth. Provide outreach to related master’s programs to gain an art therapy master’s that meets the Educational Standards. Support the Ed. Com. Link members to jobs in community programs,

Conduct a “job fair” at the annual conference and expand as indicated by participation. Through the membership system, track members by setting/focus area within art therapy for ease in research and for distribution of specific program information. Develop on-line courses, webinars and conference workshops related to job recruitment including resume writing, interviewing, employment practices and so forth. Link members to jobs in community programs, arts programs, and similar settings where art therapy is practiced. Provide outreach to related master’s programs to gain an art therapy master’s that

increasing cost efficiencies. Consider the development of new education material and publications needed by universities educating art therapists. Work with EPAB educators on a link from their on-line course offerings to the ICE program. Conduct joint collaborations with health association that demonstrate how art therapy can be effective in specific areas such as Autism, cancer, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other conditions. Produce joint publications with related Association’s that document art therapy’s effectiveness. Continue to enhance the Association's website interactive ability especially as related to careers, education and information.

efficiencies. Consider the development of new education material and publications needed by universities educating art therapists. Work with EPAB educators on a link from their on-line course offerings to the ICE program. Conduct joint collaborations with health association that demonstrate how art therapy can be effective in specific areas such as Autism, cancer, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other conditions. Produce joint publications with related Association’s that document art therapy’s effectiveness. Begin a major refresh of the Association's website interactive ability especially as related to careers, education and information.

information about the to understand the scope of art therapy activity worldwide. Build track specific on-line support groups to assist in networking, mentoring and information sharing. Continue to consolidate all publications through a streamlined publication system with consistent messages and graphics while increasing cost efficiencies. Consider the development of new education material and publications needed by universities educating art therapists. Work with EPAB educators on a link from their on-line course offerings to the ICE program. Conduct joint collaborations with health association that demonstrate how art therapy can be effective in specific areas such as Autism, cancer, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other conditions. Produce joint publications with related Association’s that document art therapy’s effectiveness. Implement the new Association's website and social media with increased interactive ability especially as related to careers, education and information. More effectively use social media to build recognition for art therapy.

arts programs, and similar settings where art therapy is practiced. Update the online tracking service, Media Center for all media placements and to provide the media, members and other key publics with information about the to understand the scope of art therapy activity worldwide. Build track specific on-line support groups to assist in networking, mentoring and information sharing. Continue to consolidate all publications through a streamlined publication system with consistent messages and graphics while increasing cost efficiencies. Consider the development of new education material and publications needed by universities educating art therapists. Work with EPAB educators on a link from their on-line course offerings to the ICE program. Conduct joint collaborations with health association that demonstrate how art therapy can be effective in specific areas such as Autism, cancer, depression, posttraumatic stress

meets the Educational Standards. Support the Ed. Com. Update the online tracking service, Media Center for all media placements and to provide the media, members and other key publics with information about the to understand the scope of art therapy activity worldwide. Build track specific on-line support groups to assist in networking, mentoring and information sharing. Continue to consolidate all publications through a streamlined publication system with consistent messages and graphics while increasing cost efficiencies. Consider the development of new education material and publications needed by universities educating art therapists. Work with EPAB educators on a link from their on-line course offerings to the ICE program. Conduct joint collaborations with health association that demonstrate how art therapy can be effective in specific areas such as Autism, cancer, depression,

disorder, and other conditions. Produce joint publications with related Association’s that document art therapy’s effectiveness. Continue to enhance the Association's website and social media interactive ability especially as related to careers, education and information.

posttraumatic stress disorder, and other conditions. Produce joint publications with related Association’s that document art therapy’s effectiveness. Continue to enhance the Association's website and social media interactive ability especially as related to careers, education and information.

Documents

American Art Therapy Association 2011- 2016 Strategic Plan