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

Notre Dame De Namur UniversityJournal of the American Art Therapy AssociationCleveland Rape Crisis CenterLinda Chapman, MA ATR-BC: Art Therapy Institute of the RedwoodsPat Allen, PhD, ATR: Open Studios Project Kent State University, Kent, OhioUrsuline College, Pepper Pike, OhioSister Kathleen Burke, OSU, PhD, ATR-BC, LPCMary Bridget & Susan Radburn, Rape Crisis CenterAmy 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 JusticeDr. Erin Partridge, PhD, ATR-BC: Art Therapy with Older AdultsRuth King, Mindful Of RaceSarah Kremer, PhD, LPCCM ATR-BCGretchen Miller: The Art Therapist's Guide to Social MediaCaroline Myss: Archetype Cards