There has been a recent scurry of activity regarding the inclusion of Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD) in the soon-to-be-released DSM V (DSM, 5th edition). It is hoped by countless adoptive/ foster/ biological parents, therapists and other treatment professionals working with children who have attachment difficulties, that effective identification and recognition of this disorder will provide guidance and intervention policies for this misdiagnosed population.

The following article chronicles the struggle for the inclusion of DTD in the DSM V. http://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/currentissue/810-the-long...

Stay tuned for a review of this and current research on DTD in the next Tapestry.
Kim Bird, H.B.A.(Psych), Dip. A.T., O.A.T.R.

Ontario Coalition of Mental Health Professionals Information Bulletin
October 2010
By Sandi Deschambault

The Coalition continues to be a vibrant and necessary advocate for the process of regulating psychotherapy in Ontario.
My position within the Steering Committee has changed as of our AGM in September of this year. I now hold the position of Secretary for the committee and continue as well to represent OATA as a representative for the main body. This position will continue to be shared with Karen Gingrich.

At our most recent Coalition meeting held on September 25th in Toronto we were delighted to hear from the Chair of the Transitional Council, Joyce Rowlands. She provided us with an update on some recent draft work of the two committees (professional practices and registration). If you are interested in viewing the draft work of the committees I would be happy to forward a copy to you and answer any questions related to the work if I can. Please contact me at my personal email address info@peacebyepeace.org

In addition, we welcomed an update from Hill and Knowlton (our consultants who work on behalf of the Coalition and do the “heavy lifting” in the advocacy work)regarding activities of the past year and future directions. These include:

• Continuing to engage the Transitional Council and government with goal of ensuring diversity of therapeutic approaches for inclusion in the college
• Ensure that the two titles protected under the college have access to the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy and that specialty titles will be a consideration
• Continue to monitor the Mental Health Strategy for Ontario and look for opportunities to engage and influence the direction of the government’s strategy to include psychotherapy and counselling as part of the solution for Ontario health consumers

Long-term goals also include the investigation into the process of seeking private insurance reimbursement for members of the college once regulation is completed. This may include presentations and or forums with employers, private insurance companies, unions regarding the benefits of psychotherapy/counselling coverage for their members.
The college will not likely be up and running until the latter part of 2012. Once again I am encouraging each and every one of you to educate yourselves and remain abreast of the process as it unfolds. It is important to remember that membership to the OATA does not ensure admission to the college as each applicant will be considered on their own merits. However it has been suggested that being a  member of a self-regulated body such as the OATA is important. The Coalition will continue to advocate for the inclusion of a wide range of practitioners to the college and you can be assured that we as an organization have a strong voice for art therapy.

Once again, if you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact Karen of myself.

 - More Coalition Information

ArteVida Program

Dear Friends:

The ArteVida program continues to be in need of art supplies for their program. They need all kinds of art supplies:
watercolors, tempera, acrylic, sketchbooks, water based paint, brushes, paper, canvas, acrylic, artists graphite pencils, prismacolour pencils, charcoal, sculpting materials, modeling clay, plasticene, modelling tools, claycrete paper mache, glue sticks, spray fixative, acrylic gesso, palettes, easels, glue guns, developing solution for the pin hole camera project.
If you know of anybody who wishes to make a donation, please encourage them to do so.

If you know of anybody who is going to Havana, and who is willing to take some art supplies in their luggage, there are some art supplies that are ready to go to Havana. Anyone willing to take them can call me at (416) 690-0343, and arrangements will be made to get the supplies to them, and delivery documentation will be provided.

Regards,
Bill Polski   (416) 690-0343