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The Áthas Butterfly symbolises new beginnings & a rebirthing of positivity! The four colours represent the creative arts therapies; music, art, drama and dance.
Mountmellick Development Association
MDA are focused on assisting people to realise their full potential and to achieve the best quality of life in Mountmellick and surrounding areas. Take me there
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Creative Arts Therapies
The irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists is the national registration body for creative arts
therapists.
As a professional reference body, it promotes, regulates and upholds the work of arts therapists in Ireland.
The Association represents the disciplines of Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Drama Therapy, and Dance-Movement Therapy.
We promote, regulate and support the work of Creative Arts Therapists in the following ways:
Administrating a registration process.
Promoting Standards for ethical practice.
Monitoring Professional standards of education.
Providing an information system on the Creative Arts Therapies.
Offering Union affilation with AMICUS
Lobbying Government
History
IACAT formed in
1992. It developed from a core group of arts therapists who had trained
abroad and were in the process of establishing their professions in
Ireland.
The first A.G.M. was held in 1993, when a constitution was
ratified and a code of ethics laid out. In 1998 the Association changed
its name to the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists.
More Information visit www.iacat.ie
therapists.
As a professional reference body, it promotes, regulates and upholds the work of arts therapists in Ireland.
The Association represents the disciplines of Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Drama Therapy, and Dance-Movement Therapy.
We promote, regulate and support the work of Creative Arts Therapists in the following ways:
Administrating a registration process.
Promoting Standards for ethical practice.
Monitoring Professional standards of education.
Providing an information system on the Creative Arts Therapies.
Offering Union affilation with AMICUS
Lobbying Government
History
IACAT formed in
1992. It developed from a core group of arts therapists who had trained
abroad and were in the process of establishing their professions in
Ireland.
The first A.G.M. was held in 1993, when a constitution was
ratified and a code of ethics laid out. In 1998 the Association changed
its name to the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists.
More Information visit www.iacat.ie
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Blog Posts
Recent Arts Therapies Graduates (graduated in last five or so years!) interested in meeting other Arts Therapists for a coffee!
Hi All,
I graduated in 2007 and I'm finding the starting out in the big world as an Art Therapist rather lonesome! I imagine many of the feelings of elation ; at surviving Arts Therapy training and graduating then confusion of where to start next are fairly wide spread. I'd love to meet up with anyone else who is attempting to create a path for themselves into the Arts Therapy profession; to share experiences, support each other through the highs and lows, sharing info re good CPD courses etc an… Continue
I graduated in 2007 and I'm finding the starting out in the big world as an Art Therapist rather lonesome! I imagine many of the feelings of elation ; at surviving Arts Therapy training and graduating then confusion of where to start next are fairly wide spread. I'd love to meet up with anyone else who is attempting to create a path for themselves into the Arts Therapy profession; to share experiences, support each other through the highs and lows, sharing info re good CPD courses etc an… Continue
Posted by Fiona O'Hara on June 24, 2009 at 12:03pm
MA Art Therapy Crawford- acceptence notices
Hi all! I applied to commence the MA in Art Therapy at Crawford Cork last month. All interviewees were told they would receive notice of acceptance via post before the end of May.
I am just wondering is there anyone out there who has received their letters yet!!!!!
I'm porb being impatient I know!!!!
Rosanne!
I am just wondering is there anyone out there who has received their letters yet!!!!!
I'm porb being impatient I know!!!!
Rosanne!
Posted by Rosanne Mullins on June 9, 2009 at 9:04pm
Conflicting roles as a play therapist and project worker
Hiya,
I work as a project worker at a child and family centre. I have completed my diploma in play therapy and am combining my role as a project worker with that of a play therapist. I'm wondering if there are others out there who are combining similiar roles and finding that there is some conflict in this? If you do experience this have you any advice on how to resolve this?
Many thanks, N
I work as a project worker at a child and family centre. I have completed my diploma in play therapy and am combining my role as a project worker with that of a play therapist. I'm wondering if there are others out there who are combining similiar roles and finding that there is some conflict in this? If you do experience this have you any advice on how to resolve this?
Many thanks, N
Posted by Nicola Crocker on June 2, 2009 at 9:22pm
Work/Volunteering in Ireland
Hi everyone! My name is Julie, I'm a recent graduate from the University of Derby, MA in Dramatherapy. I 've been finding it challenging to get started in Ireland, and was wondering if anyone new of any places needing the Creative Arts Therapy services. I'm based in Galway, and have been in contact with schools , nursing homes, and the local Hospice to offer my services on a voluntary or paid basis.I've been unsuccessful so far.I would also be willing to volunteer in Dublin and have tried to do… Continue
Posted by Julie Kelly on March 20, 2009 at 11:22pm
HOW I GOT THE DISSERTATION HELP TO GET MY DISSERTATION AAPROVED !!!
When Dissertation Troubles Surrounded Me:
This is an appreciative letter to thank the people who provided pin-point and professional dissertation help at the time when I was totally disappointed and had braced myself to meet the disaster regarding my PhD degree. It was the worst time of my life when I even thought of my dissertation disapproval.
I was busy working and handling my social life. You can say that I was hanging in bala… Continue
This is an appreciative letter to thank the people who provided pin-point and professional dissertation help at the time when I was totally disappointed and had braced myself to meet the disaster regarding my PhD degree. It was the worst time of my life when I even thought of my dissertation disapproval.
I was busy working and handling my social life. You can say that I was hanging in bala… Continue
Posted by suzzane donald on January 21, 2009 at 7:53am
Latest Activity
Áthas Project Closes 30th June 2009We are sad to announce that despite our best efforts to secure continued funding & to effect a positive outcome by lobbying government departments, the Áthas project will close on June 30th 2009.
We would like t...
Áthas Update
In 2007, Áthas was established as a 2-yr pilot project to deliver creative arts therapies on an outreach basis to children & adults with disabilities.
The project was funded the Enhancing Disability Services Programe (Department of Justice Equality & Law Reform) and it ran until June 2009.
It was led by the Mountmellick Development Association in conjunction with the following partners; the Health Services, Laois County Council, Disability Federation of Ireland, Laois Sports Partnership, Midland Arts c/o Westmeath VEC, Mountmellick Development Association Social Inclusion, Midland Employment Support Agency, Laois VEC, Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary (Moore Abbey), Irish Wheelchair Association and National Council for the Blind of Ireland.
During it’s operation, Áthas worked with a panel of 16 therapists to deliver art, drama, music, and dance-movement therapies in 21 outreach centres throughout Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Longford and Kildare. The project reached over 300 people.
To learn more about Áthas, read the full external evaluation report by visiting the Áthas space on www.mountmellickdevelopment.com or contact Storm Powell at Laois Partnership Company on 057 86 24525
The project was funded the Enhancing Disability Services Programe (Department of Justice Equality & Law Reform) and it ran until June 2009.
It was led by the Mountmellick Development Association in conjunction with the following partners; the Health Services, Laois County Council, Disability Federation of Ireland, Laois Sports Partnership, Midland Arts c/o Westmeath VEC, Mountmellick Development Association Social Inclusion, Midland Employment Support Agency, Laois VEC, Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary (Moore Abbey), Irish Wheelchair Association and National Council for the Blind of Ireland.
During it’s operation, Áthas worked with a panel of 16 therapists to deliver art, drama, music, and dance-movement therapies in 21 outreach centres throughout Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Longford and Kildare. The project reached over 300 people.
To learn more about Áthas, read the full external evaluation report by visiting the Áthas space on www.mountmellickdevelopment.com or contact Storm Powell at Laois Partnership Company on 057 86 24525
Áthas Carers Group
The Áthas Carers Group which was founded by the Áthas Pilot-project (2007-2009) continues to meet at the Mountmellick Development Association every Wednesday.
This group engage in arts, crafts & recreational activities and attend monthly film screenings at the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise.
This is an integrated group & new members of the Carers Community and the Wider Community are always welcome.
For more information, please contact Storm Powell at Laois Partnership Company on 057 86 24525
This group engage in arts, crafts & recreational activities and attend monthly film screenings at the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise.
This is an integrated group & new members of the Carers Community and the Wider Community are always welcome.
For more information, please contact Storm Powell at Laois Partnership Company on 057 86 24525
Where can I study Art Therapy?
Over the past fifteen years the college has established a strong Art Therapy Department, providing opportunities for learning about, and experiencing, the Art Therapy process. Pioneering art therapy training in Ireland, the Summer School was set up followed by the Art Therapy Foundation Certificate. 1998 saw the first intake of Postgraduate Art Therapy students, the first course of its kind in Ireland. The college now offers a taught MA in Art Therapy. The Arts & Empowerment Facilitation Training Certificate, with a more community art remit, was established in 1996, and we run a number of Art Therapy introductory weekends to meet the huge demand from people wanting to experience the Art Therapy process. The Art Therapy Department is committed to providing creative educational training through experiential workshops, backed up by seminars and lectures. It is actively involved in developing the quality and educational standing of its courses.
Contact Mr. Ed Kuczaj
Head of Art Therapy and Adult Education
Phone: +353-(0)21-4921151
Email: ed.kuczaj@cit.ie
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Volunteer - looking for work experience in field of Drama Therapy
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