The International Association of Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (IACAET) extends our deepest concern and sympathy to all peoples involved and affected by the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict in 2023. Our organization is deeply committed to the values of peace, creativity, arts therapy and education as tools for healing and understanding. We are troubled by the continuing human suffering and the impact of this conflict on communities in the region. We call for a peaceful resolution to this enduring conflict, urging all parties involved to engage in constructive dialogue and diplomacy to ensure a safe coexistence and harmonious future for the people in the area. |
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Membership
IACAET new website to be launched IACAET is going to launch a new website with a fresh design integrating more functionalities and contents. There is a Member Zone exclusively for IACAET members who can access many exciting contents including the 35+ IACAET webinars (recordings) and other educational resources. The new website will serve our members better to support global collaboration. |
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| List of 2023 highlighted events |
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- Jan 22, 2023 - The Need for Robust Critique in Evidence Reviews of Arts Therapy Research
- Feb 19, 2023 - Creating a Restorative Space for Care-Givers involved in the War in Ukraine
- Mar 9, 2023 - Voices from the Field: Investigating Emergent Movement and Drama Forms Evolving from Doctoral Students Research in Southern Africa
- May 21, 2023 - Crisis Work with Children, Families, and Communities: Exploring the Power of Play and Expressive Therapies In and Out of the Playroom
- Jun 14, 2023 - Bridging the Creative Arts Therapies & Arts in Health: Toward Inspirational Practice
- Jul 16, 2023 - ‘Body Aware’: Improving your health and well-being through simple movement practices
- Sep 10, 2023 - Webinar & Book launch: Dance Movement Therapy and Sexual Abuse
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| Announcements for new series (2024) |
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Event 1 (January, 2024) Buddhism Learning Center in Spain – Advance Humanity, Peace and East-West Dialogue
In this enlightening webinar, we invite you to embark on a transcendent journey with Ricardo Guerrero, the President of the Spanish Association of Buddhism and head of the Institutional Relations and Buddhist Affairs department of the Lumbini Garden Foundation. He will unveil the remarkable odyssey behind the Great Buddha Project in Spain, a project that has been eight years in the making. This initiative is not just about Buddhism; it's about a holistic approach to humanity, peace, and East-West Dialogue, integrating the transformative power of compassion, body-mind-spirit integration.
Panelists: - Mr. Ricardo Guerrero Diáñez (Lumbini Garden Foundation, Spain)
- Dr. Abraham Vélez de Cea (Eastern Kentucky University, USA)
- Dr. Aleix Ruiz Falqués (Shan State Buddhist University, Spain)
- Dr. Jun Hu (Hangzhou Normal University, China)
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Event 2 (February, 2024) Psychotherapy and Training in Urban China: A Transformation of Mind and Society
Step into a world of transformation and discovery in our enlightening webinar, as we journey through the vibrant landscape of psychotherapy and training in urban China during the 21st century. This dynamic phenomenon has sparked a wave of change, transcending geographical boundaries to create a global platform for East-West dialogue on the vital aspects of mental health, education, and personal growth.
Panelists: - Dr. An Mengzhu (Yunnan University, China), Author of the article "Psy Fever/Psycho-Boom: The Mental Picture of a Transforming China," published in the CAET journal in 2023
- Dr. Amir Hampel, Clinical Assistant Professor of Global China Studies at NYU Shanghai
- Dr. Jie Yang, Professor of Anthropology, Simon Fraser University, Canada
- Dr. Xiaoyang Liu, Co-founder of psyByond, a professional platform for psychologists in China
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Volume 9 (2023) Issue 1
Discover the Latest Insights: Our New Journal Articles Unveiled!
Dive into our newest collection of journal articles, brimming with groundbreaking research and innovative insights.
Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside: Author: Shaun McNiff
Author: Tal Hanan
Author: An Mengzhu
Author: Michal Lev, Israella Klein, Daniella Barzilay, Renana Salmon |
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CAET Discoverable in SCOPUS
Other articles in the previous years (2015-2020) will be added to Scopus source in the near future. Till now, CAET has published 300+ articles. |
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🌟 Call for Submissions🌟 Summer Edition of CAET 2024
We're excited to announce that we are now accepting submissions for the Summer 2024 edition of CAET!
This is a fantastic opportunity for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute their work to our esteemed publication.
We warmly invite your contributions and encourage sharing this opportunity with your network.
❗️Submission deadline: March 1, 2024 |
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A Warm Welcome to Professor Ma as Co-Editor-in-Chief of CAET
We are pleased to announce that Professor Ma Liwen has joined CAET as a co-editor.
Professor Ma is an associate professor at the Institute of Educational Psychology and School Counseling in the Department of Education at Beijing Normal University. She designs and implements graduate professional courses in integrated educational drama, including Drama Therapy and Educational Drama, Counseling for Personality and Social Development, and Crisis Intervention for Elementary and Middle School Students. She also founded and is the director of the Center for Applied Drama and Expressive Arts Education Research in the Department of Education. She is an associate editor of the journal ‘Beijing International Education Review’. She is a pioneer in promoting applied theatre education in China.
Her main research areas are applied theatre, expressive arts education and therapy, mental health and action research, and she has published more than 40 important papers and books in many national and international journals and publishers.
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South African Journal of Arts Therapies University of Johannesburg press
Please feel free to share this linkwith your network and colleagues, as it will contribute to the dissemination of knowledge in arts therapies.
The articles presented highlight the first group of graduating South African art therapists from the first Art Therapy program on the continent of Africa at the University of Johannesburg, SA.
The journal is a platform for South African voices in the field of Creative Arts Therapy. In partnership with SANATA this journal will serve all the arts therapies, including drama, psychodrama, dance/movement, music and art, with rotating guest editors for differently themed issues.
What follows are ten contributions to South African art therapy scholarship grounded in lived intersectional encounters that stretched the boundaries of research and practice. |
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Janet Adler: A Beacon in Movement and Mindfulness
In our November issue, we pause to honor the profound impact of Janet Adler (1941-2023), who passed away on July 19, 2023. As the founder of the Discipline of Authentic Movement and the Circles of Four program, Janet's indelible legacy in dance therapy, shaped by icons Marian Chace and Mary Whitehouse, continues to resonate through her enduring teachings, writings, and films.
Janet's Enduring Wisdom In her book, “Intimacy in Emptiness,” Janet writes of life's natural progression:
“This is her own natural, timely death just as natural and timely as her birth... I long for a seamless exit from her body when it is time.” |
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“LIGHT | Five Days with Janet Adler” by Jens Wazel Jens Wazel's documentary, part of his project on the history of conscious dance, beautifully captures Janet's essence and teachings. Set on Galiano Island, this film is a serene reflection of Janet’s profound impact on the world of conscious movement.
A Film Tribute to Explore We invite you to view Jens Wazel's moving tribute to Janet, a snapshot of her inspiring life, available here: Janet Adler Tribute Video.
The full documentary, “LIGHT | Five Days with Janet Adler,” offers an in-depth look at her legacy and is accessible here: Full Documentary.
As we remember Janet, her final days of wonder and radiance inspire us to live with heart and compassion. |
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RESEARCH COMMITTEE The IACAET Research Committee is about to resume its work under the co-chairing of Kath Grushka (Australia) and Stephen Clift (UZ).
The first meeting was held on Monday 13th March, when members met to become acquainted with each other and share their research interests. The main business on the agenda was to agree on Terms of Reference for the Committee, and agreeing on operational details.
Any member of IACAET with an interest in research in creative arts in education and therapy is very welcome to join us and contribute to discussion. We are very keen to think about future research-oriented webinars from IACAET, so all ideas are welcome!
Kath Grushka and Stephen Clift, Research Committee Co-chairs
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Membership is steadily growing thanks to the amazing events and outreach by the IACAET leadership. The membership committee continues to collaborate with other committees to help support current member needs and to grow the community at large. We welcome new committee members who are interested in building an inclusive and truly global membership. To inquire or join our committee please email membership@iacaet.org. Thank you!
Erica Hornthal, Chair, Membership Committee
EVENTS COMMITTEE We have been busy with putting together all of the global webinars, series and new conference collaborations from the ‘cradle of idea’ to launch day. We have also been working closely with regional committees to support their global webinar ideas. If you like meeting new leaders in our field, creative planning and organizing and enjoy knowing you are a part of a team, contributing towards making so many great events happen—then please consider joining the events committee.
Phil Speiser, Events Committee Chair |
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IACAET is growing and we are always looking for new members to join our committees. If you’d like to join us as a committee member, please reach out to us at info@iacaet.org, and we can begin a dialogue to find the right committee for you to join. |
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BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Are you looking to connect with other creative arts educators and therapists throughout the world?
IACAET membership helps you and your organization expand horizons and build international connections. IACAET promotes a genuine global dialogue about the role and practice of the creative arts in education and therapy across all regions – from East to West, North to South. As a member, you will gain access to the following resources and opportunities: continuing professional development; our library of global webinars and trainings; CAET – Creative Arts in Education and Therapy Journal; global networking; a supportive community dedicated to advancing visibility and accessibility across the creative arts spectrum.
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