Mission Statement:
The Delaware Valley Art Therapy Association, Inc., an affiliate chapter of The American Art Therapy Association, Inc., is a professional organization dedicated to the use of art as a healing process.  Its mission is to promote the development and public awareness of the field of art therapy through the advancement of research, professional standards, education, legislation and public forums. DVATA has been serving Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware since 1968.

Member Information:  Please remember to join or renew you membership through AATA. We are no longer allowed to accept funds directly (unless you are not a member of AATA - then you can be an associate member of DVATA).

To contact the DVATA, please email dvataorg@gmail.com.

Please update or add your information.

Do you have or know of any upcoming events, "toot your horn" candidates, research, etc. to share with Delaware Valley Art Therapy Association members? Deadlines for submissions in upcoming DVATA newsletters: April 15, July 15, October 15, and January 15th.

ATTENTON MEMBERS!

DVATA Members: Watch for emails from Public Relations on more conferences, classes, workshops, etc.

(For a complete listing, visit the Events page)

Upcoming Lectures / Workshops:

Dream Group
8-week Group • FREE • May 7-June 25, 2009
Contact: Mark Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC • 610.975.9435 x 22 • markdean2@mac.com • analyticatypsychotherapy.com

Therapeutic Uses of Art Image & Symbolization for the Mental Health Clinician - Level I
May 29- 31, 2009 • Glenside, Pennsylvania
Contact: Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CGP • 215.885.0642 x1 • michelleldean.mac@mac.com • michelleldean.com

Hysteria
Wilma Theater • Philadelphia, PA • Saturday, June 6, 2009 • Matinee - 2:00pm • $33.50 - adults • $20 - students

Therapeutic Media & Techniques - A Workshop Series:
EPI Center • Oreleand, PA • 42 hrs CEC's (6 per date) • 2009: Jul. 18, Aug. 22, Oct. 10, Nov. 7 • 2010: Jan. 30, Mar. 27, May 22

Specialization in Child Art Therapy: Child Centered Art Therapy in a Family Therapy Context (AT/FT)
9 four-hour classes meeting one Wednesday morning per month • Classes are held 8:30-12:30 • The Child and Family Art Therapy Center • 678 Pont Reading Rd • Ardmore, PA 19003
Contact: For more information,visit childandfamilyarttherapycenter.com, or call Mike at (610) 649-1080 x1.

GROUPS: Nurture your creativity: Nurture your life Women's Group
15-week commitment required
Womens- Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm & Sundays, 4:30 - 6 pm
Girls’ Group 4 - 5:30 pm
Contact: Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CGP – 215.885.0642 x1 michelleldean.mac@mac.com

Professional Training Series:
Specialty Workshops & Distance Learning Opportunities
21 hours of CEU credits for each Level or 63 CEU credits for all Three Levels
Cost: See complete listing on Events page for more information
Contact: Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CGP – 215.885.0642 x1 michelleldean.mac@mac.com

Important update:
DVATA's New Address:
DVATA
PO BOX 36659
Philadelphia PA 19107