FSU Art Therapy Association

Happy New Year from SATA at FSU! We are happy to announce our brand new page. Through this page, we will be able to connect with everyone and continue providing updates and sharing events from our organization. We ask that you please share this post and spread the word so that our followers from our previous page FSU Art Therapy Association can know to now follow this one SATA at FSU!

As we wrap up our first semester as a team, the SATA 2023-2024 Board would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who came to events, donated, and engaged with us on social media!

We hope to continue providing more great opportunities for the community for the rest of the year. Stay tuned for more announcements on events and fundraisers!

Thank you,
Jasmine, Emalee, Ilana, Khalia, Sophia, Kristina, Illyanna, Laurie, Natalie, Aaisha, & Kearra!

Happy Sunday!

Please join FSU Art Therapy Program’s Class of 2024 Cohort tomorrow for our symbols installation, Shadowlands. This installation dives into symbolism, shadow archetypes, and the collective unconscious. All are welcome starting at 6PM in the William Johnston Building, Room 3003!

Last Friday, the Florida Art Therapy Association, FSU Art Therapy Professor Dr. David Gussak, and SATA at FSU hosted the Art Therapy Advocacy Event!

This event recognized legislative efforts towards House Bill 51, which would grant licensure to qualified and credentialed art therapists in Florida. This would ensure safe practices while keeping art therapists in Florida!

Honored guest and Florida State Representative, Allison Tant, addressed those in attendance and spoke highly of the Art Therapy field and how the field can change the future of mental health services in the state of Florida. Representative Tant, representatives of the Florida Art Therapy Association and the American Art Therapy Association, as well as, FSU faculty were greeted by current and alum art therapy students as we advocate for our licensure!

We thank everyone in attendance, especially our honored guest Representative Tant, for not only believing in the field but for also continuing to advocate for its licensure in the state of Florida.

This Week at SATA!

This past week at SATA, members took part in two events on campus. The first event was part of Art in the Library series. SATA members volunteered to provide art experiences for guests in collaboration with the current exhibition in the Paul Dirac Library, “Inner Worlds Outer Expressions”. Big thanks to SATA members, Cheyenne & Kristina, for taking the lead on this event!

Our second event was our monthly self-care event. This month we tie-dyed this year’s SATA member custom t-shirts!

Happy Veterans Day!

Today, we are highlighting 1st year student and U.S. Navy Veteran, Jes Fields’ thoughts on being a veteran and the use of art therapy with veterans:

“As a veteran, some of my experiences are extremely challenging to describe with words. Many of my fellow veterans have experienced difficulties such as sexual assault, trauma, cancer, grief, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Art therapy allows us to make art pieces that express those feelings and experiences in a tangible and accessible way, even when we struggle to discuss them. Even if we think we aren’t “artistic” or “creative.” And especially when we need a new way to see and work through things in our lives.”

Happy Native American Heritage Month! SATA at FSU wishes everyone a month full of gaining knowledge on working with the Native American population. We will continue to post information and resources in order to continue advocating for culturally competent care!

For this month’s we are highlighting SATA’s very own Fundraising and Intersectional Chair, Khalia Kennedy. We congratulate Khalia on receiving the Rawley Silver Award for Excellence from the American Art Therapy Association at the conference.

This award is presented to a student member of AATA whose academic record or prior experience is considered excellent and who is accepted or enrolled in a graduate art therapy program.

Here at SATA we are beyond proud of Khalia and are not surprised by her many successes. Please join us in congratulating Khalia!!

This Week at SATA!

Two weeks ago SATA members flew out to San Diego, California to attend the Art Therapy Conference! SATA at FSU tabled at the conference with our members showcasing our program as well as selling merchandise to support our organization!

At the conference, all professors of the program presented with alumni and colleagues. Additionally, an Alumni Mixer was held in collaboration with other art therapy programs in order to create a space for alumni and current students to connect and expand their network.

Save the date to advocate!

Join SATA and FATA on Friday, November 17th, from 5 PM to 7 PM, as we come together to recognize the legislative efforts towards state licensure for Art Therapy in Florida: House Bill 51. Meet with fellow Florida Art Therapists and honored guest, Florida State Representative Allison Tant, to help shape the future of our field!

Happy AATA Conference Week!

SATA at FSU would like to invite students, alumni, faculty, colleagues, and friends of SATA at FSU, Florida Art Therapy Association, Emporia State University & Hofstra University to attend our AATA Conference Alumni Mixer at San Diego Made Factory on October 27th, 2023 from 7:30-10:00PM. We are excited to organize and host this event and hope for a fun night making wonderful connections with one another!

RSVP Contact: Dave Gussak [email protected]

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and SATA would like to recognize that by encouraging businesses to hire people with disabilities! This community made up a significant part of those unemployed in 2022, affecting their accessibility to resources and basic needs.

This year’s theme for NDEAM is Advancing Access and Equity so SATA would like to highlight a great resource for everyone out there to know about! The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a website that is very accessible and provides resources and accommodations in the workplace for hundreds of disabilities and limitations. These resources are available to persons with disabilities/limitations, as well as, employers.