volume 15, number 1, 2020
Published by The Journal of Creative Arts Therapies, the online and open access publication of ANZACATA.
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ISSN: 2652-9459
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Editorial team
Chief Editor Sheridan Linnell
Co-Editors Stacey Bush, Catherine Camden-Pratt, Deborah Green
Arts Editor and Journal Coordinator Vic Segedin
Copy Editors / Proofreaders Belinda Nemec, Marie Shannon, Justine Giles, Rigel Sorzano
Design and production Vic Segedin
Peer review
The editorial team wishes to thank all the peer reviewers who have generously contributed their time and expertise to this edition of JoCAT. Accepted submissions are reviewed by people well versed and respected in the subject or methodology of the submission.
The following have been double anonymously peer-reviewed by two reviewers:
Articles:
‘Consolidating containment: A visual exposé’ by Ronald P.M.H. Lay.
‘The balancing act: Performing stories of our practice within systems of the state’ by Alisoun Neville and Carla van Laar.
‘Facilitating art groups: How art therapy and community arts paradigms can intersect to support connection with marginalised groups’ by Emma Gentle.
‘Delivering a visual narrative arts-based program to promote resilience in Queensland’s Central Highlands communities: An exploratory pilot study’ by José van den Akker.
‘Working creatively with the traumatised organisational mind’ by Rose Williams.
The following have been double anonymously peer-reviewed by one reviewer:
Practice paper:
‘Create together through the pandemic: Mandala making with Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art for relaxation and emotional expression’ by Joanna To.
Creative contribution:
‘Trainee arts therapists: A collective creative response to Covid-19 and learning online’ by Hilary Tapper.