ATCB, NBCC, NY LCAT
Deborah Elkis-Abuhoff, PhD, LCAT, CLAT, ATR-BC, ATCS, CCTP, Morgan Gaydos, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, Erin Poland, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT-LP and Skylar Sena
Considering an individual’s state of happiness, concepts
such as fulfillment, enlightenment, and contentment,
help define happiness. This presentation will explore
positive affect and increased life satisfaction through
the impact of nature-based experiences, art therapy,
and how connecting to nature can support individuals
during a global pandemic with restricted environmental
access.

ATCB, NBCC, NY LCAT
Bani Malhotra, MA, ATR-BC and Dave Gussak, PhD, ATR-BC
We will discuss the effect of the internalized monstrous self-appraisals amongst those who have sexually offended
through examples of artwork completed in an art therapy
session and how art therapy can help address this
hazardous identity. We will underscore sustaining a diverse
mentoring relationship to address these sensitive issues.

ATCB, NY LCAT

Michelle Itczak, MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC, Kennedy Conner, MFA and Alicia Dawn Criswell, MA, ATR-BC, LMHC
The artist/art therapist identity topic is unique to the field
of art therapy. Navigating the mediation of an art therapist
identity and artist identity, when the artwork is polemical,
can be a challenge. Ethical considerations are explored and
the impact of social media on this topic are also presented.

ATCB, NY LCAT
Emily Nolan, PhD, BC, LPC, Drew DeLutio, and Erica Browne
The Success Center within the Milwaukee Public Schools
(MPS) is a restorative, therapeutic academic program
offering creative arts therapies to students. Healthy
relationships repair harm and build student success.
This presentation presents art-based research that
addresses creating a culture of care amongst students,
staff, and community.

ATCB, NBCC, NY LCAT
Rachel Mims, MS, ATR-BC, LPC-AT and Peter Buotte, MA, ATR-BC
This presentation will provide an overview of moral injury
and how it impacts veterans and military service
members. Two art therapists who work with this
population will discuss their experiences working with
clients who have experienced moral injury. Several case
examples will be reviewed. 

ATCB, NBCC, NY LCAT

Barbara Parker-Bell, PsyD, ATR-BC

Career exploration and decision-making play substantial roles
in adolescents and adults’ life design efforts. An excellent
tool for exploring their career influences, interests, and
goals is the career focused genogram. Creative methods for
implementing career genogram variations will be presented
and explored. Narrative approaches to career-life design will
be emphasized.

ATCB, NY LCAT
Theresa Van Lith, PhD, MS, Megan Beerse, MS, 200-RYT
Art therapists set out to determine MBAT’s role in
addressing the mental health crisis on college campuses.
Learn how they teased apart the nuanced benefits of
technology-MBAT as compared to the intrinsic
therapeutic properties of clay through salivary cortisol
analysis in addition to anxiety and perceived stress
measures. 

ATCB, NY LCAT
Melissa Hladek, MA, LPCC, ATR-BC, PMH-C, Nema SaleemGreen, MA, LPCC-S, ATR-BC and Angy Hanon
Enhancing the experience of graduate art therapy
students, Mentorship offers mentees an opportunity to
develop professional identity, participate in community
networking, and form professional relationships
contributing to overall growth and development. Mentor
and Mentee partnerships extend beyond the classroom
and include socialization, accountability, creativity, and
opportunities for self-care.

ATCB, NBCC, NY LCAT
Noah Hass-Cohen, PsyD, ATR-BC, Rebecca Bokoch, PsyD, LMFT, Katherine Goodman and Julia McAnuff
The protocols have demonstrated significant decreases
in the impact of trauma, in negative affect and in pain
rating and increases in endorsed resiliency resources
which were maintained at follow-up, in person, online
and during the pandemic. Empirical and case studies art
will illustrate the 10 years of research.

ATCB, NBCC, NY LCAT
Jane Woo, MA, ATR-BC, LGPC
The “model minority” myth results in powerful racist
consequences, including within clinical practice. This
presentation will critically review “model minority”
definition and consequences, identify psychosocial
impacts on racial groups (focusing on Asian Americans
and Black Americans), and provide guidance for how
clinicians either reinforce or challenge long-standing
racist norms.