Delaware Valley Art Therapy Association Annual Conference

Date: January 23 & 24, 2010
Location: The Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Cost: see below for members / students / non-members
Email: dvataorg@gmail.com 

REGISTRATION FEES:

Members - Saturday only $150.00 Members - Sunday only $105.00 Members - Sat & Sun $215.00 Non-members - Saturday only $165.00 Non-members - Sunday only $120.00 Non-members - Sat & Sun $245.00 Student - Saturday only $85.00 Student - Sunday only $60.00 Members - Free CEC's per day $10.00 Sunday boxed lunch $24.00

Registration Form:
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Credentials: __________________________________________________________
Work & home (or cell) Number:____________________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________________________

Directions, accommodation & other pre-conference material suggestions will be sent with confirmation via email (via USPS, if no email is available).
Please mark first & second choice for each time slot.

9 a.m. - 11a.m. 
Invited Keynote Address: A Picture is Worth (More Than!) a Thousand Words: An Introduction to PhotoTherapy, Therapeutic Photography, and Photo-Art-Therapy Techniques
 
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
_____ Activating Potential -- Rebecca Beers-Miller
_____ Spirit of Cloth -- Natalie Carlton
_____ Drawing on Your Strengths -- Michelle L. Dean
 
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  -- LUNCH
 
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
_____ Ethical Considerations in Using Photos -- Judy Weiser
_____ AT and Substance Abuse -- Allison Miskulin
_____ Coping Captains -- Barbara Parker Bell
 
3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
_____ Sticks and Stones -- Terri Willis
_____ You’re Wildly Creative!” Groups -- Jennifer August
_____ Rewriting Life Stories -- Amanda Bechtel
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  CEC's/ Evaluations
 
REGISTRATION FEES:  Please fill in cost below & return, postmarked by Jan 4th:   Please note parking is available on-site for a reduced rate of $10/day.  A book sale will also be available.

Members & HLM’s:
_____ Saturday only: $135 prepaid/ $150 at the door
_____ Sunday only: $95 prepaid/ $105 at the door *
_____ Both days: $215
 
Non-Members:
_____ Saturday only: $150  prepaid/ $165 at the door
_____ Sunday: $110 prepaid/ $120  at the door *
_____ Both days: $245
 
Student (with valid ID):
_____ Saturday: $ 70 prepaid/ $85 at the door
_____ Sunday $50  prepaid/$60 at the door * (NB: For Advanced-level Graduate students whose admission has been pre-approved by the instructor only - if a grad student, please contact DVATA before registering at DVATAorg@gmail.com, your request will be forwarded to instructor for consideration).
 
_____ Free CEC’s for members/ $10 for non-members/day
_____ Sunday Boxed Lunch:  $24 or bring your own lunch; Saturday lunch & breakfast included.
_____ Total enclosed

To register: Please mail completed registration form along with your check or money order (payable to DVATA) to PO Box 36659, Philadelphia, PA 19107 or you may use the PayPal option on the website at DVATA.org

Questions: Please email DVATAorg@gmail.com

Cancellation policy: Full refunds will be made for cancellations 15 days in advance.  Cancellations received within 14 days of conference, refund will be subject to a 50% administration fee; no refunds will be made less than 7 days before conference. All requests must be received in writing.

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Therapeutic Media & Techniques: A Workshop Series

2009 Workshops:

Libellus: Little books & other bindings
July 18, 2009

Creating memories: Scrap booking & journaling techniques
August 22, 2009

Face it: Mask making & narrative with trauma survivors
October 10, 2009

Making an Impression
November 7, 2009

2010 Workshops:

Framing the darkness: Grief & loss in shadow boxes & dioramas
January 30, 2010

Fluidity of consciousness: Imagery & painting
March 27, 2010

Beauty with an edge: Cut, ripped & folded paper works
May 22, 2010

42 hours of CEC's (6 per date)

This workshop series provides a hands-on approach to learning therapeutic, art-based interventions for numerous populations. Teaching methods include didactic, interactive, & lots of experiential opportunities. Have fun, be creative & earn credits too!

For course descriptions & information, please contact:
Contact: Michelle L. Dean, BFA, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CGP
Approved NBCC Continuing Education Provider #6302
Telephone: 215.885.0642 x1
Email: MichelleLDean.mac@mac.com
Website: michelleldean.com
Workshops are held at The EPI Center in Oreland, PA (Philadelphia area)

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Specialization in Child Art Therapy: Child Centered Art Therapy in a Family Therapy Context (AT/FT)
Presenter: Michael Fogel, MA, ATR-BC, LPC

WHAT: 9 four-hour classes meeting one Wednesday morning per month. A 90-minute group supervision after class is optional.
WHEN: Classes are held 8:30-12:30
EARN: 36 CEC's for completing the full program; 4 CEC's for each single class session
VENUE: The Child and Family Art Therapy Center
LOCATION: 678 Pont Reading Rd., Ardmore, PA 19003
CONTACT: For additional information, fees, printable brochure and registration form,
visit our website: childandfamilyarttherapycenter.com, or call Mike at (610) 649-1080 x1

GROUPS: Nurture your creativity: Nurture your life Women's Group

What: 15-week commitment required
When: (see below for Women's and Girl's Group schedule times)
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 • 215.885.0642 x1
Email: michelleldean.mac@mac.com
Website: michelleldean.com

Nurture your creativity: Nurture your life
Women's Group
Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm
Sundays, 4:30 - 6 pm

Girls’ Group
4 - 5:30 pm

Discover thoughts and feelings in a supportive and safe environment.
Exploration of family school & peer relationships will be discussed with
special attention to self-esteem, lifestyle choices, & future goals. The
use of art, creative writing & dialog uniquely honors participants'
struggles & triumphs.

Fifteen-week commitment required.
For more information & to reserve a place contact:
Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Board Certified Art Psychotherapist & Licensed Professional Counselor
215.885.0642 x1
michelleldean.mac@mac.com