N/NY-MS-82 - Validating Art Therapy for Pediatric Patients

Betsy Fallat, MA, ATR, is a professional art therapist with the Center Stage Arts in Health program at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She specializes in medical art therapy, dividing her clinical practice between the Penn State Health Children's Hospital and the Penn State Cancer Institute. In her role, she works closely with the Four Diamonds organization to support pediatric cancer patients, helping children, teens, and their families foster emotional resilience during hospital stays. She holds a Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling and is fully credentialed as a Registered Art Therapist through the Art Therapy Credentials Board.