NADTA CONFERENCE 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana 

 October 16th - 19th, 2025

Location:  Marriott Warehouse 

 

What is the theme of #NADTA2025?

Shared Stages: Drama Therapy and the Global Mental Health Movement
 

What are Shared Stages? 

The North American Drama Therapy Association's 2025 conference theme explores the many meanings of "stage"—as a space for performance, a phase of life, and a platform for advocacy and change. As clinicians we share the stage with our clients on their healing journey, challenging power dynamics and societal norms, and building mutuality and respect through dramatic exploration. Drama therapy offers a unique intersection of creativity and healing, and this year’s theme emphasizes the importance of collaboration with allied professionals to expand access to mental health care worldwide. By sharing stages—literal and metaphorical—we strengthen our collective ability to support diverse communities, address global mental health challenges, and create inclusive spaces for transformation and healing.

Call for Proposal is now OPEN!

The deadline for submitting a proposal is Friday, April 18th, 2025, at 11:59pm EST

The North American Drama Therapy Association is now accepting proposals for presentations, papers, posters, and performances for our conference on October 16–19th, 2025. 
You will submit your proposal via the Eventify App.
 or
Join our virtual Q&A sessions to learn about submission guidelines, proposal ideas, and this year’s conference theme. If you can’t attend, we’ll share answers to common questions to support your submission via social media and email.

March 13th: 8:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. EST - | General Conference Q&A

March 21st:  11:00  am. - 12:00 a.m. EST | CHED & Conference Q&A

March 23rd: 6:00 p.m.- -7:00 p.m. EST |  CEU’s & Conference Q&A

April 8th: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. EST |  Symposium & Conference Q&A

Check your email for the Q&A session Zoom link or contact staff at [email protected] for the event link.

2025 Conference Committee
Vice President:  Emily Faith
Conference Chairs:  Nicole Ventura & Susie Schutt
Program Chairs:  Megan Svarich-Knights & Opher Shamir
NADTA Office
Office Team: Donna Blake-Weems, Rachel Dobson, Andrea Solis

Continuing Education (CE)
NADTA Conference sessions may be accepted for the following types of Continuing Education:
  • NADTA RDT/BCT/CHED CE Hours
  • LCAT CE Hours North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) has been approved to provide continuing education to LCATs in New York State. Provider Number: #CAT-0027.
  • NBCC CE Hours North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6819. Programs that do not qualify for National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) credit are clearly identified.  NADTA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Please contact your licensing or credentialing organization to ask if they will accept these CE Hours
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit or NYS LCAT credit will be identified in the schedule. Instructions will be given at the conference for the procedures to follow in order to obtain CE Hours. Please note that you must request your NBCC or LCAT Certificate within 30 days after the conference.