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The Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists represents registered art, dance movement, drama, music, and expressive arts therapists working across Ireland

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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

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IACAT would like to send our best wishes to President Michael D. Higgins, who as our Patron, is one of our strongest supporters. @PresidentIRL

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Calling arts therapists! Frontiers All Ireland Creative Arts Therapies Conference @TheIACAT takes place 14 October @WeAreTUDublin Dr. Nisha Sajnani, Founder of Arts & Health @ NYU & Founding Co-Director @j_artshealthlab is keynote speaker #artstherapy …rscreativeartstherapiesconference.com

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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/

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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 t.ly/dyrbs #IAmAReason

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Tickets are selling fast! Therapists, service users, policy makers, healthcare professionals! All are welcome!! To get tickets click: iacat.ie/events/

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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

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We, The Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists (IACAT) are standing alongside @The_Wheel_IRL for this call for action! #creativeartstherapies #budget2024

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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/w… #CivilSocBudget #Budget2024

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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 jrnl.ie/6169752 #creativeartstherapies

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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

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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/

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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 👇 action.uplift.ie/campaigns/emai…

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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

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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



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

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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

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