1.1 We Have to Create, It's Part of Our Biology with Dr. Amy Backos

Art Therapy Decoded

A small peek into the wisdom of Dr. Amy Backos, PhD, ATR-BC, ranging from her observations of the evolution of the field of art therapy to how she has crafted her job to best suit her to the ethical responsibility of self care for the art therapist to Dr. Backos' advice for art therapists in the early stages of their careers. Just say yes to this episode to learn more!!!

Follow Dr. Backos on Instagram: @dramybackos to learn more about her and her latest projects, including updates on her in-progress book about PTSD and Art Therapy that will be published in 2020. While you're waiting for that book to be published, check out this book that she co-edited with her colleague Dr. Richard Carolan: Emerging Perspectives in Art Therapy

• Notre Dame De Namur University
• Journal of the American Art Therapy Association
• Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
• Linda Chapman, MA ATR-BC: Art Therapy Institute of the Redwoods
• Pat Allen, PhD, ATR: Open Studios Project
• Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
• Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio
• Sister Kathleen Burke, OSU, PhD, ATR-BC, LPC
• Mary Bridget & Susan Radburn, Rape Crisis Center
• Amy Cogent: Head versus Heart?
• Dr. Louvenia Jackson, PhD, MFT, ATR-BC: Cultural Humility in Art Therapy
• Dr. Savneet Talwar, PhD, ATR-BC Art Therapy and Social Justice
• Dr. Erin Partridge, PhD, ATR-BC: Art Therapy with Older Adults
• Ruth King, Mindful Of Race
• Sarah Kremer, PhD, LPCCM ATR-BC
• Gretchen Miller: The Art Therapist's Guide to Social Media
• Caroline Myss: Archetype Cards