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

References:
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