MC-119 - Resiliency Through Art Therapy with Pre- School Children of Latinx Farm Working Families
Latinx farmworker preschool children are an undeserved and highly disparate group. Compelling evidence suggests that chronic adversity is a meaningful contributor to mental health problems exacerbating later in life. We examine the impact of a culturally-informed art therapy program based on trauma-informed narrative therapy evaluated in several settings.
Angela Quintero
Dr. Theresa Van Lith
Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator
Florida State University
Dr. Van Lith’s (ATR-BC, AThR) research interests have stemmed from working in the mental health system back in her home country, Australia. She has since investigated art therapy professional development and service delivery models in the United States, such as implementing best practice interventions with children and using web-based art therapy with university students.