How To Become A Trainer

PREREQUISITES FOR BECOMING A FACILITATOR of BASIC ART

The list below MUST be completed prior to registering for Facilitator Training. All proof should be emailed to Robin@ARTworksNow.com
Note: You may be placed on a wait list if you live in an area where we have too many trainers.

Prerequisites required to become a trainer:

  • Submit copy of current license as an independent mental health professional or provider (i.e., authorized to practice without supervision in their jurisdiction, such as LCSW, LPC/LMHC, LMFT, or licensed psychologist)
  • Submit copy of current liability insurance – individual or group
  • Completion of 3 Day ART Basic and 3 Day Advanced Trainings
  • Submit completion of 50 documented cases or sessions within one year of video submission using ART
  • Serve as an assistant or audit one (1) or more Basic trainings and receive a written recommendation from lead trainer
  • Submit proof of current IS-ART membership ($150 per year)
  • Submit proof of IS-ART Master certification
  • Have therapist directory listing on website biography ($50 one-time fee)

Steps to continue the process once prerequisites have been satisfied:

Once video is approved, you will need to attend a 3 day TTT training in Tampa, FL.
Submit biography and professional headshot for trainer page on website.
 
  

ACAT Colorado and Beyond Chapter

Contact:
Kristy Pauls, Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
EM: kpart.lcp@gmail.com
Phone: 620-340-9518

When:
2nd Wednesday of each month

Time:
12:00pm Central Time (US and Canada).

Zoom:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73119489378?pwd=iUDrMyBNwbkWOmZ2WJYkwdbzMQvRK0.1

Meeting ID: 731 1948 9378
Passcode: 5QPdi6

ACAT Gulf Coast Chapter

Contact:
Lisa LeBon, LCSW-BACS
EM: lisa@lisalebonlcsw.com
www.LisaLeBonLCSW.com

When: 1st Thursday of the month

Time: 8am-9am CST

Google Meet: 
https://meet.google.com/chn-ibrw-edx

ACAT Illinois Chapter

Contact:
Kelly Ketelaar
EM: kelly@zaboraccounseling.com
Phone: 815-530-5092

When:
4th Friday of the month (will be posted the month before), beginning in January 2026

Time:
12:00pm Central Time (US and Canada).

Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/6133318778?pwd=RSs3RmljcngxYU00cTlSY2FuTTdxdz09

Meeting ID: 613 331 8778
Passcode: 0prU8G

ACAT of the Midwest

Contact:
Julie Sherwood, LCAT, CCTS, MT-BC
EM: juliesherwoodlcat@gmail.com

When:

Mondays (2026):

  •      Jan 19th
  •      Feb 9th
  •      Mar 9th
  •      Apr 6th
  •      May 11th
  •      July 20th 
  •      Sept 21st
  •      Oct 12th
  •      Nov 9th
  •      Dec 7th 

Time: 11:30 Mountain / 12:30 Central

Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85812688840

Meeting ID: 858 1268 8840

ACAT Minnesota Chapter (Minnetonka)

Contact:
Mary Anders, MA, LP
EM: maryanders@comcast.net
Phone: 952-239-0237

When:
TBD

Time:
TBD

Where:
TBD

Enter on the South side of the church, door #3, and use code number 8572 to gain access.

We will meet in the Rose Room.

Light snacks/lunch after the meeting (please bring something to share).

Oct 13 – Follow up with ART therapists who have provided ART for the families from Annunciation Church, either on their own or part of the 3-day ART Event. A time for sharing and support.

Nov 5 – A time to prepare for the holidays, your clients, and yourself with ART.

ACAT Minnesota Chapter (St. Paul)

Contact:
Nancy Blume, MA, Licensed Psychologist
EM: nancyblume@comcast.net
Phone: 612-819-3931

When:
TBD

Please note that St. Paul ACAT is only meeting intermittently rather than on a regular basis. I will be posting the notice on ART Facebook sites as well as my own Facebook site.

Time:
 12:00pm Central Time (US and Canada).

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3396160825?pwd=L1BBbHhBdE5ESFpBSXMzVHhWcTdpUT09&omn=82916264354

Meeting ID: 841 4404 4206
Passcode: 678741

ACAT Pacific Northwest Chapter

Contacts:
Sue Peterson, LMHC, LCPC
EM: ART@suepetersonms.com
Phone: 509.341.4487

Etjen Mack-Palmer, LMHC
EM: etjen.palmer@gmail.com
Phone: 206.227.1839

When: 1st Wednesday of the month

Time: 9:00am-10:30am Pacific Standard Time (US & Canada)

Zoom:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78613617307?pwd=NgmMAtHZkIsO39uGsgcjRPqM8ugabM.1

Meeting ID: 786 1361 7307
Passcode: ACATPNW

ACAT Virginia Chapter

Contact:
Sara McCullough
EM: sara.mccullough.20@gmail.com
Phone: 757-663-2660

When: 3rd Friday of every month

Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85145373373?pwd=6R6rbMDAWhg0uJ75oyCMulAggjDTgR.1

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