Success in Research: Invigorate Goals, Strategize, Institutional Support, and Attract Funding (NY-RE5027)
Panels
Patricia St John, EdD, ATR-BC, LCAT
Patricia St John, EdD, ATR-BC, LCAT, Professor, Chair, Graduate School Division of Professional & Fine Arts, Director, Graduate Art Therapy Programs, College of New Rochelle, previously AATA Education Committee Chair, Co-Chair, Task Force for Revision of Master's Education Programs Guidelines, past Board of Directors & Journal Associate Editor, past Nominating Committee, past Chair & current member, Research Committee, Awarded the AATA Distinguished Service Award in 2016, and co-winner 2007 AATA Research Award. HLM from New York Art Therapy Association & New England Association of Art Therapists. Past Associate Editor of Art Therapy Journal, Journal Editorial Review Board, past Journal Advisory Board member. Member Conference Review Committee. A published author, frequent conference presenter, and exhibiting artist, she has successfully mentored 250+ thesis research studies.
Morgan Gaydos, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Morgan Gaydos, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC, currently practices art therapy within a forensic psychiatry unit in a hospital setting, and has experience with inpatient/detoxification chemical dependency programs, children diagnosed within the autism spectrum, and within a private practice. Research efforts, through publication and presentation, focus on art therapy and neuroscience.
Deborah Elkis-Abuhoff, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC, ATCS, BCPC
Deborah Elkis-Abuhoff, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC, ATCS, is an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Creative Arts Therapy Counseling program at Hofstra University, and holds an Appointment at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Center of Neuroscience. She has extensive experience incorporating the use of artwork in the therapeutic process. The focus of her work is to bring art therapy to the medical population.
Members of the AATA's Research Committee address needs of art therapists with varying levels of research experience to facilitate problem-solving. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or just starting to seek information on research methods, writing a valid study, or applying for grants, this session offers something for almost everyone!