Art Therapy Education: Past, Present, and Future (ES5102)
Panels
Carolyn Brown Treadon, PhD, ATR-BC, ATCS
Carolyn Brown Treadon is a Registered and Board Certified art therapist and credentialed supervisor. She currently teaches at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and formerly taught for Florida State University. She served on Art Therapy Credentials Board for 6 years and is the current chair of the Certification Committee: Exam Development and Standard Setting. Carolyn received a Bachelor of Science and Fine Art degree from Ohio University, Master of Arts in Expressive Therapy from The University of Louisville and her Ph.D. from Florida State University. Before beginning teaching, Carolyn provided art therapy services in alternative school settings and out-patient settings before becoming clinical supervisor of a community based mental health clinic. During that time, she supervised art therapy interns as well as interns from other disciplines. She has published and presented research on utilizing art museums in the therapeutic process, use of constructivist models for teaching and using art therapy process to alter individual's perceptions and attitudes toward individuals with disabilities.
Penelope Orr, Dr. Penny Orr
Penelope Orr, Ph.D., ATR-BC is the director of the art therapy program at Edinboro University. She has published chapters in several books, numerous articles and has presented at conferences. Dr. Orr currently runs an open art therapy studio and works with college students, community members, and families.
Gaelynn Wolf Bordonaro, PhD, ATR-BC
Dr. Gaelynn P. Wolf Bordonaro, ATR-BC, Director of the ESU Art Therapy Program, has presented throughout the USA and internationally. Passionate about international art therapy responses to natural disasters, pediatric medical art therapy, and therapeutic uses of photography, Gaelynn is the Clinical Director of CHART and serves on the AATA Nominating Committee.
This panel will take a retrospective look at art therapy education, discuss current practice, and look to the future on how we can address challenges of educating future art therapists including the recruitment and retention of diverse students and faculty.