Association

The Swiss Association of Art Therapy Training Institutes SAATI consists of the training institutes for art therapy and represents their professional interests in Switzerland.
It aims to support its members in achieving the best possible conditions for their professional activities.

You can find the association's regulations for membership (PDF) and statutes (PDF) here.

As an association, SAATI is independent with a non-commercial function. It is party political and nondenominational.

Responsibilities

In order to achieve its objectives, the SAATI provides support for

the quality of the institutes for education in art therapy
art therapy and its clients
the recognition and awareness of art therapy in the public sphere
the professional image
the regulation and supervision of minimum requirements for its members
the relations and collaboration among its members and other associations
the representation of the interests of its members in politics and with authorities, health insurance companies and clinics
continuing education for the profession as well as coordination of courses within professional education
compliance with the association's ethical guidelines
the dissemination of its members' information
the diversity of methods in art therapy
research in art therapy
the handling of complaints
services for members
the appreciation for particular achievements in the field of art therapy, i.e. through the presentation of awards

Annual program - 2007

1. Quality assurance: developing evident, meaningful, mutual quality standards of quality for a concerted public appearance.
2. PR: promoting the association to a broader public
3. Professional policies: providing proactive and innovative initiatives during this phase of professional reorientation
4. Members: creating a platform for the exchange of information and reciprocal support

Swiss Association of Art Therapy Training Institutes SAATI
Feldeggstrasse 21 • CH-8008 Zürich • Tel. 044 262 81 81
vbk@kunsttherapie-ausbildung.ch