What is the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association?

Introduction

The International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1994.

Outline

IEATA aims to encourage the “creative spirit” and supports expressive arts therapists, artists, educators, consultants and others using integrative, multi-modal arts processes for personal and community growth.

It provides:

  • A professional guild and an international network through sponsoring bi-annual conferences.
  • A global forum for dialogue, promotes guiding principles for professional practice, and works to increase recognition and use of expressive arts as a tool for psychological, physical and spiritual wellness.

Memberships

IEATA offers two kinds of registration for professional memberships.

  • “REAT” – registration is designed for those using the Expressive Arts in psychotherapy.
  • “REACE” – registration designed for expressive arts consultants and educators using the expressive arts in a broad range of approaches in education, organisational development, health fields and more.

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