Welcome to the 10th Annual Water & Stone CAT Conference!
Celebrating the Arts in Creative Arts Therapy
Our Wonderful Presenters for the
10th Annual Water & Stone CAT Conference!!!
10th Annual Water & Stone CAT Conference!!!
In-Person and Virtual Workshops, a Juried Art Show, and an Equine Retreat
Pre Conference
In-Person in Rochester, NY: May 30 – 31 (Sat-Sun)
Main Conference
Virtual: June 5 – 7 (Fri-Sun)
In-Person, NYC: June 7 (Sun)
Juried Art Show
Virtual: May 30 – June 14
Post Conference
In-Person in Dover Plains, NY: June 13
Art Therapy & Horses with Emery and Olivia
Pre Conference
In-Person in Rochester, NY: May 30 – 31 (Sat-Sun)
Main Conference
Virtual: June 5 – 7 (Fri-Sun)
In-Person, NYC: June 7 (Sun)
Juried Art Show
Virtual: May 30 – June 14
Post Conference
In-Person in Dover Plains, NY: June 13
Art Therapy & Horses with Emery and Olivia
How to Design Your Schedule and Register
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Step 1:
Download and look over the Detailed Schedule (pdf below). NOTE: You will be registering for individual/specific workshops. Step 2: Once you know what your schedule will be, follow this link to register: https://forms.gle/smZSTtzKZJsK9pe36 Step 3: You will receive a copy of your registration form via email. Save it somewhere! This is your conference schedule. Step 4: Receive an invoice within 2-3 days of registering. Step 5: Enjoy the Conference! |
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Pricing and Payment Plan Info...
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Juried Art Show information and Submissions
Illuminating Identity
Timeliine:
Theme: Illuminating Identity
We are fortunate to be in a profession where we hold space for others to hopefully feel seen, heard, and valued for who they are. As therapists, we don’t always have access to that same space ourselves or we don’t have time to show the amazing human behind the professional persona to those in our community. A chance to be witnessed and supported is very much needed in this day and age so, with that in mind, I hope you will join us in celebrating the amazing people that show up in the world the way you all do and create art about you as your amazing multifaceted self. Please create in a way that feels comfortable for you and choose what you would like to have witnessed by others. Whether it is some creative aspect of your inner world, an exploration of the masks you wear, or something that makes you uniquely you, I hope you will consider sharing your expressive art with us.
Eligibility and Selection:
Open to Creative or Expressive Arts Therapists and Students. This is a juried art show, so all submissions will be looked at by 2-3 jurors. After a blind judging (based on art and artist’s statement in relation to the theme) a percentage of the submissions will be chosen to be in the show.
Recognition & CEUs:
All Selected Artists: 10 ATCB Continuing Education Credits, 2 LCAT Contact Hours
In Addition…
Best in Show: Voted on by Conference Attendees - $100 workshop credit*
Juror’s Top 3 Choices: $75 workshop credit*
Emery’s Student Pick: 2 free workshops*
*Workshop credit can be used for any Water & Stone/Firefly & Phoenix continuing education offerings Sept 2026-May 2027 OR Individual Private Practice Mentoring.
- Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026
- Jurors Announced: May 1, 2026
- Notification of Selection (Blind Judging): May 25, 2026
- Art Show Opening: May 30, 2026
- Show Run: May 30-June 14, 2026
Theme: Illuminating Identity
We are fortunate to be in a profession where we hold space for others to hopefully feel seen, heard, and valued for who they are. As therapists, we don’t always have access to that same space ourselves or we don’t have time to show the amazing human behind the professional persona to those in our community. A chance to be witnessed and supported is very much needed in this day and age so, with that in mind, I hope you will join us in celebrating the amazing people that show up in the world the way you all do and create art about you as your amazing multifaceted self. Please create in a way that feels comfortable for you and choose what you would like to have witnessed by others. Whether it is some creative aspect of your inner world, an exploration of the masks you wear, or something that makes you uniquely you, I hope you will consider sharing your expressive art with us.
Eligibility and Selection:
Open to Creative or Expressive Arts Therapists and Students. This is a juried art show, so all submissions will be looked at by 2-3 jurors. After a blind judging (based on art and artist’s statement in relation to the theme) a percentage of the submissions will be chosen to be in the show.
Recognition & CEUs:
All Selected Artists: 10 ATCB Continuing Education Credits, 2 LCAT Contact Hours
In Addition…
Best in Show: Voted on by Conference Attendees - $100 workshop credit*
Juror’s Top 3 Choices: $75 workshop credit*
Emery’s Student Pick: 2 free workshops*
*Workshop credit can be used for any Water & Stone/Firefly & Phoenix continuing education offerings Sept 2026-May 2027 OR Individual Private Practice Mentoring.
How to Submit Art and Information:
- Read "Guidelines for Juried Art Show" pdf (below)
- Create Art!
- Compile All Materials/Info Listed Above for each submission.
- Fill Out the Submission Form with information for your submissions: https://forms.gle/6fR92LMSsn1mxnJg7
- Email Images/Photos to Emery at [email protected]
- Send Entry Fee to Venmo: Emery-Mikel OR Zelle: 703-402-4515
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Questions or Need Support?
Contact Emery ([email protected])
I'm happy to email or chat on the phone and definitely want this to be a positive experience for you!
Thank You and See You Soon!
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Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation Policies for Conference
While refunds are not available, you are welcome to transfer your registration to someone else, until May 25. Please email Emery with the name and email address of the person taking your place, so that we can prepare certificates for the correct attendee. Also note, you are responsible for the logistics of the transfer. More Details are on the registration form which you receive a copy of once you register.
If an event ever has to be cancelled you will get a full refund.
Continuing Education information
Guaranteed Approved CE Contact Hours for NY/LCATs, NJ/LPATs and ATR-BCs
Most workshops will qualify for national credentials as well (MT-BC, BC-DMT, etc.) and other CE needs.
While Water & Stone verified CE acceptance in general with national organizations, it is your responsibility to make sure each workshop you attend is appropriate for your profession in case an organization has any special rules around content that is or is not acceptable. We will do our best to be aware, but can not guarantee acceptance of CE credits or offer refunds after registration is complete.
NY Approved Provider
SWs and MHCs approved through Alexis Cate...www.empoweredpsychotherapy.org
LCAT
Water & Stone, A Creative Arts Therapy PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0017.
ATCB
Water & Stone, a Creative Arts Therapy PLLC is an ATCB Authorized Continuing Education (CE) Provider. CE activities are accepted for recertification of Board Certified Registered Art Therapists (ATR-BC) and fall within ATCB-approved content areas: Art Therapy, General Mental Health Education, Supervision, and Ethics.
LCSW & LMSW
Empowered Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0823.
LMHC
Empowered Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0335.
Most workshops will qualify for national credentials as well (MT-BC, BC-DMT, etc.) and other CE needs.
While Water & Stone verified CE acceptance in general with national organizations, it is your responsibility to make sure each workshop you attend is appropriate for your profession in case an organization has any special rules around content that is or is not acceptable. We will do our best to be aware, but can not guarantee acceptance of CE credits or offer refunds after registration is complete.
NY Approved Provider
SWs and MHCs approved through Alexis Cate...www.empoweredpsychotherapy.org
LCAT
Water & Stone, A Creative Arts Therapy PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0017.
ATCB
Water & Stone, a Creative Arts Therapy PLLC is an ATCB Authorized Continuing Education (CE) Provider. CE activities are accepted for recertification of Board Certified Registered Art Therapists (ATR-BC) and fall within ATCB-approved content areas: Art Therapy, General Mental Health Education, Supervision, and Ethics.
LCSW & LMSW
Empowered Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0823.
LMHC
Empowered Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0335.