20.08.2026
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British Association of Art Therapists
Annual conference 2026: Sustaining care: art therapy for workforce, communities and individuals
Date & Time:
Saturday 7 November 2026
10am – 5pm (Zoom open from 9.50am)
As burnout rises and health services face growing demand, sustaining care matters more than ever. This conference brings together leading researchers, practitioners and service users to explore how art therapy supports psychological safety for the workforce, community wellbeing and individual recovery.
Sustaining care means supporting the conditions in which people, communities and organisations can thrive. Drawing on creative and relational processes, this conference will examine how art therapy contributes to this goal across three interconnected strands:
This conference brings together landmark new evidence, including the findings of a major randomised controlled trial, alongside community-based practice and clinical work with individuals, to demonstrate art therapy’s contribution to sustained, compassionate care.
For more information and to book your space: https://baat.org/event/annual-conference-2026-sustaining-care-art-therapy-for-workforce-communities-and-individuals-online-ticket/
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