AATA Conference 2017

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AATA Conference 2017
"Art Therapy: Traversing Landscapes of Heart & Mind"
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nov 8th-12th

Hurricane Harvey

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Harvey Arts Recovery Project

HARP (Harvey Arts Recovery Project) is the partnering of local creative arts therapists, community artists/ musicians, and figures within several non-for- profits, government, and arts organizations throughout the City of Houston to collaborate and aid one another in the recovery and relief of fellow Houstonians in the wake of Harvey.

HARP’s most recent endeavor has been the planning and future implementation of Harvey Healing Days, a series of days that host 90 minute sessions led by Art and Music Therapists and yoga instructors to facilitate positive ways for first responders, evacuees, and others affected to cope and express via music, art making, and movement. The inaugural day is set to take place Saturday, November 4th and will be serving both the adults and children's still displaced from their homes and typical walk of life during this event. 

The TMC CAT team will organize four sessions; November 4th, one in the beginning of February, one in April, and one in August for the "anniversary."

Learn more here and contact Amy Huffaker for any questions: http://stxarttherapy.org/announcements/2017/11/3/harvey-arts-recovery-project

Americans for the Arts: Hurricane Harvey Relief Projects

The Americans for the Arts website has posted a list of ways to donate and current relief projects. See here: https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-topic/disaster-preparedness/hurricane-harvey-relief

Art Show and Fundraising

The 2017 art show included artwork donated to raise money for Hurricane Harvey Relief. The art show raised $300 that will be used to support relief support projects. We hope to use the money to fund art kits for evacuees, wellness workshops, and community art projects. 

Harvey Arts Recovery Project

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Harvey Arts Recovery Project is looking for creative arts therapist to volunteer at workshops.

Note: This is not a STATA coordinated project and we are one of many sponsors. To support this effort STATA is offering offering 6- $25 Amazon gift cards to any STATA member who volunteers! Simply email your volunteer confirmation/registration to Lindsey Taucher, STATA treasurer! Lindsey's email is: lctmaatrbc2@gmail.com

See announcement from HARP below:

HARP (Harvey Arts Recovery Project) is the partnering of local creative arts therapists, community artists/ musicians, and figures within several non-for- profits, government, and arts organizations throughout the City of Houston to collaborate and aid one another in the recovery and relief of fellow Houstonians in the wake of Harvey.

HARP’s most recent endeavor has been the planning and future implementation of Harvey Healing Days, a series of days that host 90 minute sessions led by Art and Music Therapists and yoga instructors to facilitate positive ways for first responders, evacuees, and others affected to cope and express via music, art making, and movement. The inaugural day is set to take place Saturday, November 4th and will be serving both the adults and children's still displaced from their homes and typical walk of life during this event. 

Information:

Volunteers must attend at least two sessions: the first session (November 4th) and one of the next 3 sessions

The TMC CAT team will organize four sessions; November 4th, one in the beginning of February, one in April, and one in August for the "anniversary". 

    - Art Therapy and other Creative Arts Therapist volunteers will learn how to help facilitate the workshop in the November 4th workshop.  We will then need 3-4 Art Therapists (and 3-4 music therapists, etc) at each of the subsequent workshops to facilitate with help from the TMC CATs.

    - If Art Therapists want to bring this workshop to their own communities, they are more than welcome to, but TMC CAT will only be helping facilitate the 4 I have already mentioned.

This is the link for people wanting to sign up to be facilitators: https://goo.gl/forms/diXZxTG2x7BO7aBA2

For questions related to the event, please contact:
Amy Huffaker, MA, ATR
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
6411 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
713.704.2708
amy.huffaker@memorialhermann.org

Stress Reduction and Ethics Workshops

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Art Therapist and STATA member, Dr. Moe Peck offers regular CEU trainings on stress reduction and ethics. There are still two dates for 2017.

Stress Reduction/Mental Training (10 CEUs): Saturday, 9:00am-7:00pm
Nov 4, Dec 2

Ethics Review (3 CEUs): Sunday, 10:00am-1:00pm
Nov 5, Dec 3

Saturday $150, Sunday $75, or both for $200

To register or for questions, contact Dr. Peck at moesculpts2@yahoo.com
For more information about Dr. Peck, visit moe.peck.tripod.com

Deep in the Art of Texas & 2017 STATA Art Show

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Deep in the Art of Texas

Even if you were not able to make it to the reception, you can still enjoy the beautiful art and support Hurricane Harvey by purchasing one of the donated fundraiser paintings. Our image gallery below includes several pieces from the show, some have been donated for fundraising and some are for sale by the artist.

Theme: Connections
"All is connected...no one things can change by itself." - Paul Hawken

This year's theme "Connections" was chosen in early 2017. However, the recent impacts of hurricane Harvey brought a deeper meaning to the art show. Our national organization and art therapists from surrounding states reached out, offering ways to help Texas. To support communities impacted, STATA developed a fundraising campaign called "Deep in the Art of Texas."

Proceeds from this campaign, including the sale of donated art pieces in our annual show, will directly benefit Harvey relief efforts. Potential projects include murals in towns rebuilding, community wellness workshops, and art supplies for schools/shelters. Thank you to the STATA members and our art therapist friends in Louisiana who have donated their art pieces.

To purchase a painting for the fundraiser, email stxarttherapy@gmail.com to express your interest. Be sure to include the title and artist name. Donate art work is indicated in the image description.

Art Therapy Lunch & Learn

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Art Therapy Lunch & Learn
Zombie Apocalypse – Understanding the “UnDead” Archetype and Its Importance to Our Culture

The Ecumenical Center, 8310 Ewing Halsell, San Antonio, TX 78229
Event Date: October 10, 2017
Time: Noon to 2 pm
Cost: $25.00

What is it with all these Zombies? It’s not just Hollywood movies – they have their own TV shows, local parades, and handbooks! Every Halloween, at least a few kids put on green make-up, fit a plastic cleaver into their heads, and stumble out their doors to collect candy. What’s going on? In this workshop, we will delve into this persistent and somewhat bizarre message from the collective unconscious. We might as well try to understand them, because they aren’t going away!

Speaker: Vicki Williams-Patterson, MCAT, LPC-AT, ATR-BC

Note: This is a bring-your-own brown bag lunch. The Center will provide drinks.

Event Registration: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07edq527qjb5a0d6e7&oseq=&c=&ch=

CEU's Available: This workshop is approved for 2 continuing education units for LPC, LMFT, Social Workers, Educators, Clergy

Open Studio at the Ecumenical Center - Sept 23rd

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 Art Studio at the Ecumenical Center - Saturday, September 23!
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
FREE Registration at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ee7ecspb11179865&oseq=&c=&ch=

Open Art Studio is a wonderful opportunity for people of ALL AGES  (6 to 106 years) to use art materials in a playful manner in  a relaxed setting. This creative experience is FREE! All  materials are provided.

Open Art Studio happens every fourth Saturday 10 am to 1 pm (except this December) and is led by Vicki Williams-Patterson, MCAT, ATR-BC, LPC-AT. This month its on September 23! You are welcome to bring your own art materials as well as the materials provided. Prompts to help you start on your own artistic project are provided and there are plenty of folks available to help you.  

2017 STATA Art Show - "Connections"

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2017 STATA Annual Art Show
"Connections"

"All is connected... no one thing can change by itself."  -Paul Hawken

Join us for the reception for the 2017 art show. Friends and family are invited to join with the STATA community to celebrate our annual art show. Light appetizers will be provided by STATA. Drinks and additional food available for purchase.

October 1st 3:00-5:00pm
Location: Z’Tejas
1110 W. 6th Street Austin, Texas 78703
downstairs meeting room in the annex building, the Victorian
http://ztejas.com/austin-6th-street-mexican-restaurant/

The show will be on display until November 5th.

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Red Cross Volunteer Info

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If you are interested in being a mental health volunteer for victims of Hurricane Harvey, here is some info to know from Pat Grajkowski:

Volunteering for the Red Cross can be done online - go to redcross.org and follow the prompts.  A background check is required and that can be completed online as well.

The current licensure requirements for Disaster Mental Health are as follows: LPC, LPC-I, LMFT, LMFT-A, LCSW, LMSW, Psychologist. 

All who complete the online requirements should also bring along a copy of their license.  Austin area EBVs should go to the Convention Center and follow the Red Cross signs.

Event Based Volunteers (EBV) are needed in the Austin, San Antonio, and Houston areas - asmany as are willing to help.  Recovery from this disaster is going to take a very long time. If you can give a few days or however long, it will certainly be appreciated. Also, if you know of anyone else who might be willing to volunteer - not necessarily for Disaster Mental Health,  please encourage them to go to redcross.org to sign up. There are many areas where volunteers are needed.

Right now at the Austin Convention Center, preparations are being made to shelter over 7,000 people!  There are additionalshelters opened all over the the impacted and surrounding areas.

WE NEED EVERYONE WHO IS WILLING AND ABLE TO HELP OUR  TRAUMATIZED SISTERS AND BROTHERS-WE ARE ALL CONNECTED!!!

Sign up for the 2017 STATA art show!

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2017 STATA Annual Art Show
Theme: "Connections"

"All is connected... no one thing can change by itself."  -Paul Hawken

Participants asked to submit artwork in response to the quote and theme of "connections". Imagery represents the artist's experience of connections in various capacities such as connections with: ourselves, our work, our community, nationally and/or globally.

Sign up by Sept 15th, directions below.

Location: Z’Tejas
1110 W. 6th Street Austin, Texas 78703
downstairs meeting room in the annex building, the Victorian
http://ztejas.com/austin-6th-street-mexican-restaurant/

Mark your calendar, dates for the event:
September 15th deadline to sign up with complete info
September 24th hanging at 3-5pm
October 1st reception 3-5pm
November 5th take down your art

Sign up! 
Open the link below to enter: name & credentials, title of piece, medium, contact information, reflection statement (how does your piece represent the theme) and price if selling. Tip: Scroll over on the google doc to find all entry fields

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-AK6wVQmc-Rd3rPAzX-AxtsqfpKMaAl4v0a33WGLr6Y/edit?usp=sharing

Artwork:
12 x 12 canvas, each participant can submit up to 3 pieces, framed or unframed pieces

Mounting work:

  • must use commando strips only, no nails or hammering

  • can take down all existing artwork and use their nails and rails

  • can use chair rails and windowsills, too

  • STATA will provide hanging materials

Want to have your artwork featured on the publicity postcard?

Send a jpg image of your art submission to Bess Green by Sept. 9th (aebessgreen@gmail.com) for a chance to be selected. The postcard can feature up to 8 images..

New job opportunities for Art Therapists

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Hi everyone - we got news this week about 3 job opportunities looking for art therapists. Info below.

YES Waiver Contract - Bluebonnet Trails

Bluebonnet Trails is looking to contract with certified Art Therapists or students who are working on their certification to work with children with severe emotional disturbance. They serve 8 counties surrounding Austin.  

Contact Melissa Nylander for more information or to apply.
Melissa.Nylander@bbtrails.org
512-244-8224 (office)
512-419-8422 (cell)
1009 N. Georgetown Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664

Epilepsy Foundation - 6 week studio project

The Epilepsy Foundation is looking for an art therapist and Austin-area location to organize their yearly art therapy studio program. The program allows for an individual to explore their creativity, meet others with Epilepsy and express themselves in an open and accepting and safe group setting! The program would run one day a week for 6 weeks culminating with a show, hopefully in the studio of the Art Therapist.

Contact Tanya Kinney
tanya@efcst.org
Cell: 760-217-8531
Office: 512-876-8471
8505 Cross Park Drive Ste 120
Austin, TX 78754
www.efcst.org

Silverado Onion Creek Memory Care Community

Looking for an art therapist that has experience with dementia and memory care.

Contact Ashley Urjil-Mills
Tel (512) 280-2030
11330 Farrah Lane
Austin, TX 78748
silveradocare.com

San Antonio Den Mtg

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Please join the San Antonio Den at Salina's home, Sunday June 25th 1-4pm for a den meeting and workshop. Open to all interested persons.

Our guest speaker, Laura Marcel Cardona Berrio, will present "The Clown: A trip around your emotions". She will be sharing interactions, expressions, and games that the clown brings to hospital patients to encourage and support the healing process. 

Salina Shelton will also facilitate an Artist Trading Card workshop, please see attached handout. Plenty of supplies (paint, collage, stamps) will be available, but you are welcome to bring any you would like to work with. 

Snacks and refreshments provided. Hope you can come. Please RSVP so there will be materials available for all.

Salina Shelton, MA, LPC
Office: 210-617-3185
Email: salina@trueyouarttherapy.com

Art Therapist Job in Houston

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Psychotherapy by Angelina, LLC is interested in hiring a part time art therapist, preferably who has their LPC-I. Psychotherapy by Angelina works with several agencies in the Houston area through the YES Waiver program. The art therapist will be seeing referrals from these agencies and have the opportunity for supervision under Angelina Rodriguez. They will also be able to work in a professional art therapy office located in the Houston/Bellaire area. Angelina Rodriguez, owner of Psychotherapy by Angelina, is a board certified LPC and Art Therapist supervisor.

The following qualifications should be met to apply:
§  Must have a Masters in Counseling, Social Work, or Art Therapy.
§  Status as an LPC-Intern is preferred.
§  Looking for a strong background in the arts.
§  Must have reliable transportation. 
§  Job requires approximately 10-15 hours a week, with flexible scheduling.

Anyone interested in applying may forward their resumes to assistant.therapybyangelina@gmail.com or call the office at 832-930-6982.

Wellness Fair and Community Garden Ribbon Cutting - San Antonio

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Roosevelt High School will be hosting the TR Community Garden Ribbon Cutting Health & Wellness Fair on May 18 from 6-8 pm.

TR Community Garden Home Page

We will have 3 tables at this event. Two will offer art interventions: breathing branches (yarn wrapped branches) and nature rubbings. A third table will offer literature, cards, and info about art therapy. 

We have the opportunity to fundraise at this event. We will be selling painted/non painted sugar skulls and painted rocks with a quote on them. 

We need  volunteers and supplies for this event. We are coordinating on a list for supplies at this time. More info to come later today. 

Arrival time & Parking: Please plan to arrive at Roosevelt High School after 5 pm.  School lets out at 4:15 and we need time to clear the parent pick up lane as well as school busses.  Parking will be available in the main parking lot at the front of the school (corner Walzem & Raybon).  See attached map

Contact Salina Shelton to volunteer: 

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Violet Crown Festival - Austin

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The STATA Austin Den will be hosting a booth at the Violet Crown Festival on Saturday, May 6, 2017. At the booth we will be facilitating a free children's art activity and sharing information about art therapy. All volunteers are also welcome to bring business cards or other marketing materials.

The Violet Crown Festival is a community festival in the Brentwood/Crestview neighborhood of Austin. In addition to the free children's activity booths, there is live music, food trucks, and arts/crafts vendors.

The Violet Crown Festival will be held at Brentwood Park - 6710 Arroyo Seco, Austin, TX 78757 from 10:00am-6:00pm. 

We are looking for STATA members to volunteer throughout the day. Although the sign-up schedule is broken up by hour, we hope that you will sign up for multiple slots and stay for a few hours. In addition to booth volunteers, we need setup help in the morning.

Use the link below to volunteer:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f49a5ae23a3fb6-violet

San Antonio Den Meeting - 4/30/17

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Join the San Antonio Den for the next meeting on Sunday, April 30th, 1:00-4:00pm at Salina Shelton's home.

Some topics on the agenda:

  • $100 den funds, how would we like to use these funds (and future funds)?
  • Review recent community events, including any feedback, and discuss upcoming opportunities
  • fundraising opportunities
  • sign up for artist in residence at open studio events

Martha Nieto Friend will share her experience using the "Ojo de Dios" in therapy with clients. Participants will learn about the cultural history behind the mandala like creations and engage in creating their own. This event does not offer CEUs.

Email Salina to RSVP and get directions: salina@trueyouarttherapy.com

Stress Reduction Workshop in Austin with CEUs

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CEU Opportunity from Dr. Moe Peck:

Stress, Coping, & Resilience Workshop in Austin
Sat, May 6 (9:00-7:00)
10 CEUs for LPC, LMFT, and Social Workers
$150

Learn to identify and embrace stress with improved coping skills
Learn at different life stages to become more resilient
Learn how experiential art therapy provides relief and insight

Contact Dr. Peck to register or for more info.
E-MAIL: MoeSculpts2@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: http://moe.peck.tripod.com