Welcome to the
Ontario Art Therapy Association

“Niagara” by Frederic Edwin Church

Welcome to the

Ontario Art Therapy Association

"Niagara" by Frederic Edwin Church

What is Art Therapy

Art Therapy employs art and other creative modalities to support an individual’s goals with in a therapeutic relationship. Art Therapists endorse the idea that the process of making art is inherently therapeutic and takes into consideration thoughts, feelings, behaviours and spirituality within the counselling process. Art Therapy can be used to explore issues of relationships, family, loss, life transitions, abuse, and development.

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Find an art therapist

Review the licensed art therapists in Ontario for diverse populations and needs. Organized by geographical regions and areas of specialization.

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Membership

Membership with the OATA is of interest to Art Therapists in practice, Art Therapy trainees and professionals in related fields; all of whom have an interest in maintaining high standards in Art Therapy and in receiving current information related to the field of Art Therapy.

How to apply

What is OATA?

The Ontario Art Therapy Association was founded in 1978. The Association is mandated to provide for the development, the promotion and the maintenance of the profession of Art Therapy in Ontario.

Its mission is to serve its members and the public by establishing standards of Art Therapy education, professional competence and ethical practice. Members of the OATA are governed and regulated by a Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, and a Constitution.

Goals

To encourage ongoing ethical Art Therapy practice, research and scholarship
To develop and maintain high standards for the registration of Art Therapists
To provide opportunities for continuing professional development.
To maintain provincial criteria for the training of Art Therapists
To advocate for Art Therapy practice
To foster the global exchange of information about the benefits of Art Therapy
To offer a forum for all persons interested in Art Therapy

What is Art Therapy?

Art Therapy employs art and other creative modalities to support an individual’s goals with in a therapeutic relationship. Art Therapists endorse the idea that the process of making art is inherently therapeutic and takes into consideration thoughts, feelings, behaviours and spirituality within the counselling process. Art Therapy can be used to explore issues of relationships, family, loss, life transitions, abuse, and development.

More information about Art Therapy

Upcoming Events

Ontario Art Therapy Association 2024 Virtual AGM & Workshop

Co-presented by:
Marillyn Saffery BFAHon, DipAT, RP, OATR
Derrick Nearing BA, MPAS, TATI Student

Date:October 6th 2024
Time: 11am ~ 4pm EST

Format: Online via Zoom

Cost:
OATA Members : FREE
Non-members: $40.00

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Become a member

Membership with the OATA is of interest to Art Therapists in practice, Art Therapy trainees and professionals in related fields; all of whom have an interest in maintaining high standards in Art Therapy and in receiving current information related to the field of Art Therapy.

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