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2011 BATA SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM
Resiliency & Empathy:
The Art of Healing Trauma
CEUs Pending
The Buckeye Art Therapy Association is pleased to announce the 2011 Symposium
This year the Symposium will begin at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 30, 2011. There will be 3 breakout sessions featuring 12 different presenters.
Keynote speaker is Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D., LPAT, ATR-BC, LPCC
Cathy has given over 300 presentations nationally and internationally on her work with children, adults, and families and is the author of 12 books on art therapy, including Handbook of Art Therapy and Creative Interventions for Traumatized Children. She is an adjunct professor for Lesley University and a Certified Trainer for the National Institute for Trauma and Loss. Cathy also writes a column called “The Healing Arts” for Psychology Today and a blog on trauma called “Trauma & Children.” She is the current President of Art Therapy Without Borders, Inc., and an Honorary Life Member of the American Art Therapy Association
Friday Keynote Lecture: 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Resiliency & Empathy: The Art of Healing Trauma
This presentation will address why resiliencyundefinedthe ability to recover or bounce-backundefinedand empathyundefinedthe ability to feel what others feelundefinedare key components of trauma intervention and recovery. Current, practical research about resiliency, empathy, and the brain will be explained, with an emphasis about why art expression and creativity are key factors in supporting resilience and posttraumatic growth in our clients.
Saturday Keynote Workshop:
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In the field of “happiness” studies, experiencing gratitude is one of the most powerful factors in mental health and in overall wellness. It is also one of the keys to trauma recovery for many people, particularly those with posttraumatic stress symptoms. In this workshop, you will be calling forth your “courageous creativity” to experience gratitude on a deeper level and creating a specific art piece to access and maintain the practice of gratitude in your life.
The annual membership Luncheon will be held at 12:30 PM, price included in Full Symposium Registration.
Saturday Breakout Sessions begin at 2:30 PM. There will be 2 Sessions featuring 7 presenters.
BATA MEMBER RATES:
Professional
$160/Full Symposium
$85/Friday Only
$110/Saturday Only
Student*
$110/Full Symposium
$60/Friday Only
$85/Saturday Only
NON-MEMBER RATES:
Professional
$210/Full Symposium
$110/Friday Only
$130/Saturday Only
Student *
$140.00/Full Symposium
$75.00/Friday Only
$100/Saturday Only
PLEASE NOTE:
· Workshops offerings require an additional $5.00 material fee and are registered on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited, so please register early.
· Buffet lunch is included in the Saturday and Full Symposium rate.
· Registration deadline is September 15, 2011. After September 15 attendees will need to register on-site. Attendees registering on-site will have a $50.00 surcharge added to their Symposium rate.
· *A copy of your student ID is required if you are registering as a student.
· BATA will honor our member rate to colleagues that document they are a member of another AATA chapter.
· If you have a child or adult with you who is not registered for the Symposium and will be eating lunch on Saturday, you will need to purchase an additional $25.00 meal ticket at the Registration Table.
Please note: Any individual on-site during the Symposium must be a paid registered Symposium attendee.
