British Columbia Art Therapy Association (BCATA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Art Therapy
Member Type(s): Art Therapists
Scope: Regional - British Columbia
Formed: 1978
Members: 125
Address: 101-1001 West Broadway, Dept. 123, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4E4, Canada
Phone: 604-878-6393
Email: info@bcarttherapy.com
Website: www.bcarttherapy.com

Description:

The BCATA was founded to foster the professional development of art therapy in British Columbia (BC), Canada. It is a registered non-profit society in BC.

Mission/Aims:

The BCATA acts as a provincial voice governing the standards and practice of the art therapy profession and its practitioners. The BCATA provides professional registration for art therapists in BC which entitles them to use BCATR after their name. The BCATA upholds the BCATA Code of Ethics and encourages research with respect to art therapy.

Principal Activities:

The BCATA represents the interests of its members, supports the continued growth and development of the therapeutic use of art, educates the public, and promotes the profession of art therapy. The BCATA also offers practical experience and information on current art therapy technique, theory, and practice, in the form of professional development workshops.

Member Benefits:

Registration and professional title
Code of ethics
Membership directory
Professional development workshops
Email, event, and announcement notices
Newsletter (The Art Therapist)
Annual conference and annual general meeting

Verification Criteria:

Public may ask for the following credentials as evidence: art therapy registrations; art therapy education diploma and/or degrees; and other specialized training.