Webinars 2026
Art therapy in children's hospitals
Dr. Alexandra Ivanova, Sofia (BG)
Art therapist, Associate Professor
January 22, 2026 at 7.00 pm EET
Art activities in children's hospitals are very important for reducing stress during longer stays. The benefits of art in hospitals have been proven as a stimulating the healing process medical practice. Art therapy provides alternative means of expression that help patients cope with the discomfort of the hospital stay by activating positive emotional responses.
The webinar is free of charge for ABAT members. The fee for non-members is 20 Euro. Registration via e-mail.
Art Therapy in Museums - Research on Art Therapeutic Approaches to Enhance Wellbeing
Naira Bloss & Maria Büter, Berlin (DE)
January 27, 2026 at 7.00 pm EET
This pilot project examines the role of art therapy in improving wellbeing within museum settings. Conducted by art therapists - postgraduate alumni from Sigmund Freud Privat Universität Berlin - in collaboration with the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, the study explores art therapeutic approaches in non-clinical environment.
The webinar is in English and is free of charge for ABAT members. The fee for non-members is 20 Euro. Registration via e-mail.
Projective-symbolic expression in stereotypical drawings by people with disabilities
Dr. Vyara Granitzka, Sofia (BG)
Art Therapist, Associate Professor
February 12, 2026 at 7.00 pm EET
In this webinar, we will examine the stereotypical artistic activity of three individuals diagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
The selected cases illustrate a pronounced need for creativity, provoked by various personality issues.
The webinar is free of charge for ABAT members. The fee for non-members is 20 Euro. Registration via e-mail.
Trauma Treatment through Art Therapy (TT-AT)
Dr. Paola Luzzatto, Italy
Art Therapist PhD
February 26, 2026 at 7.00 pm EET
There is a need for innovative interventions in the feld of trauma, especially when the trauma was experienced during childhood (loss, abuse, deprivation and domestic violence).
Dr. Paola Luzzatto has developed a short-term art therapy intervention specifically for trauma and offers masterclasses for practising art therapists who wish to further their education in this field. In this webinar, she will briefly present her method and provide details about the training.
The webinar is free of charge for ABAT members. The fee for non-members is 20 Euro. Registration via e-mail.
Eating disorders in children and young people
Eli Angelova, Plovdiv (BG)
Psychotrauma therapist, EMDR, Polyvagal theory, Internal Family Systems
March 05, 2026 at 7.00 pm EET
Eating disorders in children and adolescents are among the most delicate and complex challenges in psychological practice. They are often an expression not only of attitudes toward food and the body, but also of deeper emotional difficulties, impaired regulation, anxiety, family dynamics, and a need for control or protection.
This webinar takes a look at the psychology of eating disorders in children and adolescents, focusing on early recognition and effective therapeutic work.
The webinar is free of charge for all participants. Registration via e-mail.
Affective touch and psychosis
Maurizio Peciccia, Perugia (IT)
MD and psychiatrist, Gaetano Benedetti School of Existential Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, & University of Perugia
April 30, 2026 at 7.30 pm EET
Affiliative touch, defined by slow and gentle gestures such as caresses, represents a fundamental form of interpersonal sensorimotor interaction. It plays a pivotal role in a range of evolutionary primary functions, including attachment, stress modulation, affective body representation, differentiation between self and others, the body’s ownership, and embodied simulation.
The webinar is free of charge for ABAT members. The fee for non-members is 20 Euro. Registration via e-mail.
Ethical principles of art therapy – open discussion with the Ethics Committee
Antoaneta Slavova, Nina Valtcheva & Elisaveta Ignatova
May 14, 2026 at 7.00 pm EET
In this webinar, we want to provide information about the most important ethical principles of art therapy, answer various questions from our members, and discuss specific cases.
The webinar is free of charge for ABAT members. The fee for non-members is 20 Euro. Registration via e-mail.