MC-345 - Textiles in Art Therapy with Women: Interweaving Historical and Personal Connection
For centuries, women have sewn, stitched, and woven worldwide to create community, externalize experiences, and sustain mental health and wellbeing. We will explore the history and socio- political significance of textile art media for women and the potential therapeutic benefits, inviting art therapists to integrate textile media into their practice.
Samantha Kimberly Wright
Dr. Margaret Carlock-Russo
Past President, American Art Therapy Association
Prescott College
Margaret Carlock-Russo, EdD, LCAT(NY), ATR-BC, ATCS, is a board certified art therapist and licensed creative arts therapist, currently serving as the President of the American Art Therapy Association. Margaret has over 25 years of experience as an art therapist working with individuals and groups. Much of her career has been spent working with people with health conditions or impairments, learning disabilities and dementia. Most recently, she has developed Chroma Soul Arts, an organization focused on providing community groups and retreats, addressing issues of aging, social connection, self-care, and wellness. Margaret is also an associate faculty at Prescott College, coordinating their Expressive Arts Therapy Post Master’s Certificate Program.