MEMBERSHIP/ CERTIFICATION DIRECTORY NEWS ETHICS MAIN TESTIMONIALS "You have no idea how many people have gotten jobs because they were certified by our organization!" Erika Steinberger, PhD "Thank you for creating an organization that combines the arts and spiritual values too." Marie-Jose Dhaese, PhD "Congratulations on the tremendous growth in the membership." Paolo J. Knill, PhD		Welcome to the Website of THE NATIONAL EXPRESSIVE THERAPY ASSOCIATION Founded in the mid-1970's, The National Expressive Therapy Association is the official not-for-profit, tax-exempt professional membership organization representing the field of expressive therapy and expressive arts therapy. The Association is dedicated to the advancement of expressive therapy and expressive arts therapy in general, and to the increasing welfare of practitioners and the public they serve. Among its specific purposes are to promote the general recognition of the profession, to further the professional goals and aspirations of its members, and to develop additional opportunities for employment. Photograph taken at the Fifteenth Annual Conference, held at Long Island University. Photo courtesy of Elin Babcock The work of The National Expressive Therapy Association continues to gain support, from the highest levels of government, to outstanding leaders in other mental health professions. Members of the Association have added a whole new, vitally important dimension to mental health care in general. We extend our warmest invitation to you to join the community of your peers, as well as guarantee your right to practice and receive benefits on a par with other mental health professionals. email us © 2002, 2003 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Any copying, distribution or preparation of derivative works is strictly prohibited. Custom web graphics by Jolie Kanter of PsyberLink Web Design		"Creating I can feel the pain abating Creating I can work it out." Heinrich Heine Standing Woman Alberto Giacometti The Association held its first annual conference at the Anti-Defamation League International Center in New York City. It held its second conference at Harvard University. This was followed by a conference held in cooperation with the University of South Carolina and the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina. The fifth annual conference was held jointly at the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs at Columbus Circle and the New School University. The 1987 conference was held at the University of Wisconsin, with a follow-up retreat called "Bringing Forth the Spirit Within" held at the Grand Portage Ojibwe Indian Reservation in Northern Minnesota.