Where Should I Park Upon My Arrival?

ChildSavers has a parking lot at the rear of the building, at no cost. There is also free street parking available.

What Entrance Should I Use Upon My Arrival?

The symposium will take place on the ground floor, so we ask that you enter the building through the rear (attached to the parking lot). There will be a sign visible.

If I Plan to Attend Virtually, How Do I Join?

The VATA Board will email a Google Meet link to all registrants approximately 24 hours ahead of the scheduled symposium. Should you have any questions accessing it, please email secretary@vaarttherapy.org

Will Food and Drink Be Provided?

Light options for beverages and snacks will be provided; however, attendees are responsible for bringing their own lunch. There is a fridge on site for you to keep your lunch cool until the scheduled lunch break.

When Will I Receive My CE Certificates?

We ask that you please allow approximately 30 days for the VATA Board to review, compile, and send certificates to attendees.

Enlivening Ethics and Supervision through Art Making

By Virginia Art Therapy Association

Overview

Join us for a day of learning and discussion on ethics and supervision through art making this Fall! Presented by VATA and EVMS/ODU

VATA's 2025 Symposium on Ethics and Supervision through Artmaking

VATA is partnering with Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Counseling & Art Therapy at Old Dominion University to present this Annual Symposium, to offer 7 CEs that can count with both NBCC and ATCB credentialing bodies!

Welcome to our exciting event, which will take place in person at ChildSavers (in Richmond, VA), and virtually! Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions on ethics and supervision in art therapy. Learn from expert speakers, engage in interactive workshops, and network with fellow professionals in the field. This hybrid (in-person and virtual) symposium is a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in art therapy. Don't miss out on this unique event!

Category: Health, Mental health

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Highlights

8 hours
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

ChildSavers

200 North 22nd Street

Richmond, VA 23223

How do you want to get there?

Driving Public transport Biking Walking

Agenda

09:00 - 10:30

Ethics and Supervision in the Digital Age

Eileen Douglas, LPC-ACS, LSATP, ATR-BC, ATCS

1.5 CEs - This presentation will explore how to navigate the use of AI in clinical practice and supervision, as well as how AI can be helpful versus harmful.

10:30 - 10:35

5 Min Break

10:35 - 13:00

Strengthening Feedback and Reflective Practice in Art Therapy Supervision

Mary Ellen Ruff, PhD, LPC, ATR-BC

2.5 CEs - This training will enable supervisors to enhance feedback skills, foster reflective practice with supervisees, and learn to deliver constructive, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed observations to help supervisees assess their work and integrate feedback effectively. Through experientials, attendees will deepen their supervisor identity and approach to support professional growth and ethical practice.

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Virginia Art Therapy Association

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