Adler Creative Arts Therapy Studio

Mission:

The Adler Creative Arts Therapy Studio (ACATS) is committed to enriching both education and community well-being through the integration of Adlerian values and creative arts therapies. Our mission is to provide dynamic clinical training opportunities for students while also serving as a creative space for our community partners. Designed to foster connection, creativity, and growth, the studio is available for community programming, workshops, and events that align with our mission of promoting mental health and holistic wellness

Goals:

• To offer experiential clinical training and professional development for Adler Graduate School students specializing in art therapy and other creative arts therapies, grounded in Adlerian theory.

• To build meaningful partnerships with community organizations and expand access to wellness-focused programming through creative arts-based approaches.

• To promote and market the Adler Creative Arts Therapy Studio (ACATS) as a vibrant, inclusive space for workshops, events, and services that support mental health and creative expression.

Services:

The Adler Creative Arts Therapy Studio (ACATS) is a professionally equipped, 900-square-foot studio designed to support a variety of creative arts therapy modalities and experiential learning. The space can accommodate groups of up to 18 participants and offers a warm, welcoming setting for small groups and meetings.

In addition to student-led services, ACATS hosts workshops, continuing education events, and professional development opportunities for creative arts therapy practitioners, educators, and community partners.

The studio is also available for rental by community organizations and professionals offering programming aligned with ACATS’s mission—such as wellness retreats, therapeutic art workshops, expressive arts events, and mental health initiatives.