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Today we celebrate the Day of Art Therapy in Europe, joining EFAT's theme: 'What if art could heal you? #DATE #EFAT #ArtTherapy #ArtTherapyDayInEurope #ArtTherapyDay

IACAT would like to send our best wishes to President Michael D. Higgins, who as our Patron, is one of our strongest supporters. @PresidentIRL

Calling arts therapists! Frontiers All Ireland Creative Arts Therapies Conference @TheIACAT takes place 14 October @WeAreTUDublin. Dr. Nisha Sajnani, Founder of Arts & Health @ NYU & Founding Co-Director @j_artshealthlab is keynote speaker #artstherapy …rscreativeartstherapiesconference.com

1 week to go till 'Frontiers' the all Island #CreativeArtsTherapy #Convocation. Get your tickets and don't miss out! Networking, Keynote speakers, workshops, research presentations, lunch and much more! @badthopen @musictherapyuk @baat_org tickets- iacat.ie/events/

IACAT are standing alongside @Mentalhealthreform! #CreativeArtsTherapists are trained professionals many of whom work in #Voluntary and #Communitymentalhealth sectors. We see the urgent need for increased funding and resourcing ! @LeoVaradkar #Budget2024. #WeAreAReason

Tickets are selling fast! Therapists, service users, policy makers, healthcare professionals! All are welcome!! To get tickets click: iacat.ie/events/

Today is #EuropeanArtTherapyDay. IACAT are the Governing body for Art Therapists in Ireland. Happy European Art Therapy day to all that come into contact with this wonderful profession. #arttherapy #arttherapist

We, The Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists (IACAT) are standing alongside @The_Wheel_IRL for this call for action! #creativeartstherapies #budget2024

IACAT Chair Angie O'Brien + Secretary Gerry Lee with @The_Wheel_IRL in calling to end pay disparity between staff employed by state-funded health services and equivalent staff working for state-funded community HSCP's. #Budget2024 jrnl.ie/6169752 #creativeartstherapies

Did you know that we have a Journal full of articles, reflections, book reviews that showcase the work and expertise of #CreativeArtsTherapists in Ireland in an accessible and dynamic way. It's called 'Polyphony' To experience more visit: polyphony.iacat.me

Inaugural gathering of #CreativeArtsTherapists on the Island of Ireland. Sharing best practice, innovation. Showcasing the use of #creativeartstherapies in clinical and community settings and their benefits, impact and efficacy. Tickets on sale now! iacat.ie/events/

As the accrediting body for Creative Arts Therapists, IACAT are standing alongside @MHReform in their call for increased investment in #mentalhealth services. #Budget2024 #IAmTheReason. #creativeartstherapists

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. #CreativeArtsTherapists are qualified #mentalhealth professionals that understand the importance of early intervention, connectivity and appropriate support and feel that everyday should be Suicide Prevention Day! @MHReform #BeTheLight

We, the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapist's are standing alongside @MHReform for this call for increased funding in mental health supports to #budget2024! #OurHealthService #Mentalhealth #Iamthereason @DonnellyStephen @LeoVaradkar @MaryButlerTD

@baat_org @musictherapyuk @badthopen @UlsterUni @MTU_ie @TUdublin #creativeartstherapy

Announcing the first all Ireland Creative Arts Therapies Conference showcasing current research, best practice and Creative Arts Therapies both nationally + internationally!! 14th October 2023 Follow link to read more; …artstherapiesconference.wordpress.com/2023/08/12/fro…

@CORUIreland #arttherapy #dancemovementtherapy #dramatherapy #expressiveartstherapy #musictherapy #professionaltherapists

Thank you @LeoVaradkar @MariaWalshEU for taking the time to speak to IACAT Council member Fabian Joyce + IACAT member @LisaKellyMT about #CreativeArtsTherapies, #StatutoryRecognition and our inclusion in the Pilot Primary School Therapeutic Programme. @NormaFoleyTD1 @WeHSCPs

And that's a wrap! IACAT Council would like to thank all of our members who attended #IACATAGM2023 online or in person and to all who have involved in our sub committees. We are looking forward to the next term 2023/2024. #creativeartstherapies

IACAT were delighted to have Dramatherapist Nicola Kealy facilitating the #IACATAGM2023 workshop. Here are our present members using art materials to reflect on their work practices. #creativeartstherapist