Elizabeth Beck

…through regulation, and will be nationally licensed.

May’s online issue of the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology included a study that demonstrated the effectiveness of art therapy with pediatric asthma patients.
“In art therapy, patients create artwork that helps express their feelings about an illness, a trauma or medical concerns. The artwork can then serve as a starting point for discussions [...]

Just a few hours ago I received an e-survey from the AATA ethics committee. I was pleased to see that a portion of the survey asks whether posting client photographs or videos can be done in an ethical (or unethical) manner.
About a year ago Cathy Malchiodi wrote an excellent article on the subject, and [...]

Art therapy reduces anxiety in children with Asthma

Art Therapy for Samoa

Art therapy now introduced in Malaysian Hospitals (subscription only to view)

Paint you problem away in India

A self-taught “art therapist” in Mumbai

Recently, I was listening to the Wise Counsel podcast (available on iTunes or through mentalhelp.net), hosted by Dr. David Van Nuys. The May 15th episode includes an interview with Steven Richfield, PsyD, on the Parent Coach method of working with children, especially those who carry a diagnosis of ADHD and/or Asperger’s. What caught my attention [...]

Check out the lastest version of FUSION, the free online publication by the Art Therapy Alliance and the IATO. In this issue:
Introducing: Art Therapy Without Borders, Inc.
Art Therapy Alliance-IATO Updates, News, Resources
Professional Identity: Considerations for Art Therapy
Art Therapy Research: Call for Participants & Information
Art Therapy Alliance Subgroups on LinkedIn
International Art Therapy Organization Online Resources
Combat Paper [...]

Below is an email conversation between a reader, Lynn, and I:
Hi Liz,
I stumbled upon your blog as I’m debating whether to go back to school for art therapy. I basically have a week or so to put my application together in order to have a shot of starting grad school again this fall.
I have [...]

Carol McCullough-Dieter recently came out with a new website/service called, Find Art Directives, which allows professionals to browse and organize art therapy directives. What a great idea! I checked it out recently, and noticed that the information available on the site is rather sparse, but as people begin using the site and imputing the [...]

Check out this discussion on the Art Therapy Alliance page on LinkedIn (you must be a member to view):
Carly Sullens asks,
I am wondering about art therapists who are also artists who sell their work. What do we need to be aware of as clinicians when clients or interested or even buy our work?
This question [...]

Check out this video of Maureen Harvey’s art therapy program with military veterans who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction.
Also, through the link, you can view lots of other videos about art and it’s power to heal, change and support.