JOURNAL ARTICLE

'Art Therapy and the Climate Crisis: Building Emotional Resilience', The British Association of Art Therapists Annual Conference, online, 4 November 2023.

  • Published In: Journal of Applied Arts & Health, 2024, v. 15, n. 2. P. 221 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bennet, Carey 3 of 3

Abstract

The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) held their annual conference on 'Art Therapy and the Climate Crisis', focusing on developing sustainability and environmental awareness strategies. Keynote speakers addressed the emotional impact of climate change on art therapists and the importance of addressing eco-grief in therapy. Presentations highlighted the role of environmental arts therapy, artivism, and social action in responding to the climate crisis. The conference emphasized the need for art therapists to collectively address the challenges posed by climate change and ecological crises, promoting eco-psychotherapy and sustainable practices in the field. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Applied Arts & Health. 2024/07, Vol. 15, Issue 2, p221
  • Document Type:Proceeding
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2040-2457
  • DOI:10.1386/jaah_00162_5
  • Accession Number:180361351
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