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
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
Over 60 leaders in our member organisations have signed a letter urging the Taoiseach to prioritise funding for the voluntary and community mental health sector in the upcoming budget.
Mental health must not be forgotten in #Budget2024
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#IAmAReason
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
The Wheel is today calling on the Government to end the ongoing pay disparity between staff employed by state-funded health services and equivalent staff working for state-funded community health and social care services. ➡️wheel.ie/news/2023/09/wheel-… #CivilSocBudget #Budget2024
ALT Representatives of several leading charities gathered outside Leinster House in Dublin today to urge the Government to end the ongoing pay disparity between staff employed by state-funded health services and equivalent staff working for state-funded community health and social care services. The event was organised by The Wheel, the national assocation of charities.
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
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#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
🚨 We are calling on the Government to invest an additional €115 million in our MH services in #Budget2024 #IAmAReason.
📍 €85M for the development of services to address unmet need
📍 €30M for the maintenance of existing services
Contact your TD 👇
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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
As Cabinet returns today, we look forward to working with the Government during the upcoming Autumn/Winter Session.
We are calling on our leaders to provide an additional €115M in funding for mental health in #Budget2024
@LeoVaradkar @MaryButlerTD @DonnellyStephen
@Paschald
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; frontierscreativeartstherapi…
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
Now we have an update on IACAT Journal Polyphony! Lots of wonderful reflections and publications and creative work ! Have a look for yourself -
polyphony.iacat.ie/
