National Association for Creative Arts Therapies (NACAT)

The National Association for Creative Arts Therapies (NACAT) is a professional organization that supports and promotes the field of arts therapies, which use creative expressions like music, dance, drama, and visual arts to help people improve their mental, emotional, and physical health. NACAT provides resources, education, certification standards, and a community for practitioners to ensure high-quality, ethical care. It aims to advance the understanding and recognition of arts therapies as valuable treatment options, fostering collaboration among therapists, clients, and healthcare providers.