2025 NADTA Virtual Symposium

May 24th, 2025 on Zoom

 What is the theme of #NADTAVIRTUAL2025?

Acknowledge and Discover

The theme is centered on holistically honoring the growth journey. To grow, we seek to recognize and learn from our history, evaluate where we are, and seek to discover what is possible in the days ahead. In the wake of great upheaval and tragedy, we need resources and space to heal and recover our equilibrium. Throughout history, we have seen art used to combat or hold a mirror to or allow space to hold the discomfort. In this moment, we are presented with the incredible opportunity to discover innovative strategies to chart new routes to mending the wounds for all of our clients, and within ourselves. The theme’s intent is to focus on care for the artist, the student, the client, and the clinician, as we prepare to enter the work. This may come in the form of: 

  • Methods for self-care/space for expression [care for the caretaker]
  • Sharing new techniques being used in the field
  • Research
  • Art to advocate or confront
  • Examining common trends of concern
  • Insight into populations that need additional support
  • Etc.
The theme invites inspiring proposals that explore and inform participants about this healing process through the drama therapy lens.

Call for Proposal is now OPEN!

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

The deadline for submitting a proposal is Monday, April 14th, 2025, at 11:59pm EST

 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.

Date: TBD

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

2025 Virtual Symposium Conference Committee
President: Adam Stevens
Regional Representatives: Cindy Coady, Abbie Truex, Lisa Moreno, Ryan Lisman
NADTA Office
Office Team: Rachel Dobson,

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.