N/NY-RE6043 - Art Therapy for Patients Undergoing Radiation and Their Caregivers

Katrina Carroll-Haskins is an art therapist and educator. She is currently a PhD candidate and research fellow at Drexel University. She has worked therapeutically with groups and individuals diagnosed with autism, dementia, intellectual disabilities, chemical dependency, eating disorders, trauma, and sexual offenses. Her research interests include art-based supervision, professional identity development for art therapists, and innovative technologies (VR, AR) and their applications to art therapy practice

Dr. Girija Kaimal (EdD, MA, ATR-BC) is an Assistant Professor in the doctoral program in Creative Arts therapies at Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions. She has a Bachelor's degree in design from the National Institute of Design in India; Master's degree in art therapy from Drexel University; and a doctorate in human development and psychology from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. She also serves as the President of AATA and is an Assessment Fellow for Drexel University.

Jessica Masino Drass, MA, ATR-BC is a PhD Student and Research Fellow at Drexel University. She was previously an art therapist at a DBT-based womens trauma partial hospital program and a high school art teacher. She also has a Masters in School Psychology and owns a community art studio, Wise Mind Creations