British Columbia Art Therapy Association (BCATA)

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.

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

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.