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Save the date for IEATA’s 16th International Conference: June 20–22, 2025!

IEATA REGIONAL GROUPS

USA — Northwest

IEATA Northwest includes expressive arts practitioners and students in the mountain west and northwestern U.S. We meet periodically for virtual creative gatherings.

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About IEATA Northwest USA

IEATA Northwest includes expressive arts practitioners and students in the mountain west and northwestern U.S. We meet periodically for virtual creative gatherings.

We held an Open Forum for IEATA on “Considering Climate and Creativity: Guided Imagery and Visual Journaling.

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Regional coordinators

The co-coordinators of the Northwest region are Sibel Golden and Martha McCaughey.

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Sibel Golden LMHC, REAT
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Martha McCaughey PhD, REACE marthamccaughey@gmail.com
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Sibel Golden LMHC, REAT

Dr. Sibel Golden is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with over 23 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, families, and children. Both a seasoned clinician and experienced educator, Sibel is a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist with IEATA.

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Martha McCaughey PhD, REACE marthamccaughey@gmail.com

Dr. Martha McCaughey is a professor emerita of sociology and a Registered Expressive Arts Consultant and Educator with IEATA. Martha teaches visual journaling workshops both in person and online.

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Curious where else IEATA members are spreading the expressive arts? Check out our full map of Regional Groups.

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