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Picturing Memories: Art Therapy for Older Adults Living with Dementia

19 May 2016
Picturing Memories is an art therapy project at the Ben Uri gallery which aims to improve the quality of life for older adults living with dementia.

The Distinctive Role of Art Therapy for People Affected by Early Relational Trauma

18 May 2016
This article aims to explore the distinctive role of art psychotherapy intervention with clients with experience of early relational trauma, through the lens of interpersonal neurobiology.

Same Page - Entirely Different Story

13 May 2016
A recent report claims: "Art based therapy is the most successful therapeutic treatment for children who have experienced sexual abuse": - however, there soon follows a shocking caveat "but children who have been sexually abused will not necessarily get the help they need to recover from their experiences"...

Should You Try Adult Colouring Books?

12 May 2016
It seems like the whole nation is reaching for crayons, but can colouring really help reduce your stress and anxiety levels? Netdoctor interviewed the CEO of the British Association of Art Therapists, Val Huet to find out more about the difference between adult colouring books and Art Therapy...

Drawing on therapy: Therapists who draw

10 May 2016
‘Drawing on therapy: Therapists who draw’ is an exhibition which reflects on the process of making art as a form of expression and communication.

Introducing Simi Valecha...

06 May 2016
We'd like to introduce Simi Valecha in her new and exciting role within BAAT.

Call for Imagery of Art Therapists in Action

26 April 2016
BAAT are working with the Advancing Healthcare Awards to make a collection of dynamic imagery of Art Therapists in action.

Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month at Make Studio (US)

22 April 2016
Since the early 1970s, April has been recognized as Autism Awareness Month and, more recently, it has been additionally or alternatively celebrated as Autism Acceptance Month.

An invitation for Allied Health Professions to co-create a vision of a possible future nation

14 April 2016
There is a mandate in England, right now, for the Allied Health Professions to co-create a vision of how, with collective action, our nation will be different if all AHPs were used effectively in the health, social and wider care system.

Choosing Arts for Life

07 April 2016
Despite the difficulties involved, choosing to follow a passion for the arts can indeed sustain you for life...

Collaborative Relationships: Oxleas Patient Experience Conference

06 April 2016
Neil Springham, ResearchNet Coordinator & Head of Arts Therapies at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, has sent an open invitation to the Collaborative Relationships Conference for all Art Therapists and others who are interested.

Why Hire Arts Therapists? (WHAT?)

04 April 2016
Why Hire Arts Therapists? (WHAT?) is a Health and Care Professions Council campaign to promote the fact that Arts Therapists are a regulated profession and raise awareness of the legally protected titles of Art Therapist, Art Psychotherapist, Dramatherapist and Music Therapist.

Art Therapy with Sophie, A Year 6 Primary School Pupil.

01 April 2016
Sophie (pseudonym), a year 6 girl aged 11 years, was presenting with emotional difficulties, low self-esteem and a lack of confidence. She had witnessed domestic violence and her parents had separated before art therapy began...

Art Therapy with Jonathan, A 6-Year-Old Adopted Boy.

31 March 2016
When Jonathan (a pseudonym) was living with his birth mother he was left to his own devices and not given much stimulus resulting in a deficit in attachment and attainment of developmental and cognitive milestones. He was referred to art therapy by his primary school Head Teacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator.

Presenting Forensic Arts Therapies

23 March 2016
Review of the 34th Arts Therapies Forensic Conference at The House of Lords.
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