Last day to complete annual renewal and pay fee in order to avoid lapsed status. Ariana Curcio
This is exclusively for those granted extensions. Ariana Curcio
This deadline is for all credential holders. A late fee will be assessed if payment is not received by this date. Ariana Curcio
As I write this blog I am preparing to participate in an art therapist group exhibition on the theme of “Our Art Therapy Identity.” My identity is strongly linked to being part of an immigrant family, which is reflected in the paintings I have chosen to display. In one, a young girl is juxtaposed with […]
Credential Holder Profiles
An Inside Look: My Journey Into the World of Art Therapy by Melissa (Missy) Satterberg
Art-making has been a part of my life as long as I can remember. Since childhood, I made friends and family small art pieces as presents, as a way to share deeply felt emotions of joy and gratitude. Each holiday, I was given art supplies from family as a way to feed my creativity ‘habit.’ […]
As a credential holder, there are times in life that present circumstances where you may need to use “Temporary Inactive Status.” This article outlines the procedures and answers questions to empower credential holders with the ability to make an informed decision. Over the past few years as liaison to the Credentialing Committee, there have been […]
For art therapy credential holders, there are many milestones to be reached: from applying for the Provisional Registered Art Therapist Credential (ATR-Provisional) at the beginning of one’s art therapy career, to achieving ATR status, passing the Art Therapy Board Certification Exam, obtaining the ATR-BC, and then, one day, after a long and vibrant career, considering […]
As an art therapist and educator, I have a special fondness for the term life-long learner. Indeed, part of the exciting journey of being an educator is that there are numerous opportunities to expand one’s knowledge base while supporting the learning of others. Yes, I have voluntarily signed up for more reading, writing, and research […]
Managing the requirements to maintain credentials and licensure may often get put aside as we juggle the responsibilities of our professional and personal life. Before you realize it, the ATCB National Office sends you a reminder that it is time to recertify. Keeping good client records is a priority in a professional practice. It is […]
Board beginning January 2020 Ariana Curcio
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou Art therapists are trained to listen, to be grounded, and to think therapeutically; as artists, we are expected to be expressive, emotionally astute, and understand expressive materials. Being […]
Are you ready to take on a new supervisee? Maybe you are new to Supervision or have been burned a bit in the past? Maybe you are looking for professional growth? You get the call or email requesting your services. What an honor. How can you adequately assess the positive potential of forming this new […]