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• No previous experience necessary
• Suitable for all levels - even beginners
• Diploma course
• Become fully accredited with the CPD Standards Agency
• Gain 10 hours of CPD / CE Credit
• 80 Lessons
• 104 Download resources
• Tutor support 365 days
• Exclusive interactive sharing gallery
• Fully accessible on mobile and tablet devices
• Study at a time that suits you

Who is this course for:

• People wanting an introduction to art therapy
• For those people who would like to use the creative process for self-expression
• Developing the self using the medium of art
• Self-discovery and self-healing
• Enjoyment and recreation
• Can be used for family bonding exercises
• People wanting to build their confidence and self esteem
  
  

As well as individuals, the course can also be used by existing counsellors and therapists who may wish to further their learning and add to their existing practice by incorporating new techniques

This course is the perfect introduction to therapeutic art and understanding how we can use the creative process for many areas of self-development, improvement and healing.

As well as a self help model, it can also be used in a therapeutic setting by professionals, such as counsellors and support workers, wishing to integrate art therapy techniques into their client work.

On completion of the course, students will receive three professional certificates. These include a fully accredited diploma, full accreditation with the CPD Standards Agency and the addition of 10 hours of credit.

Although the course has a focus on healing and well-being, it can also be enjoyed as a recreational pursuit, affording relaxation and a means to de-stress.

Here are just some of the things the course can help with:

• Improve confidence and self-esteem
• Acceptance and exploration of Self
• Explore issues surrounding identity
• Illness and trauma
• Expression and communication skills
• Improve relationships and build family bonds
• Use art for recreation and enjoyment

The course will allow you to experience many different forms of therapeutic art as you unlock your creativity and find your inner strengths.

It covers the importance of learning to enjoy the creative process without self-judgement. You'll learn how to appreciate being in the moment with your art and developing your acceptance of self.

Each exercise and technique is followed by examples of how I use them with my clients in my own practice, so that you have a better understanding of the practical application of each.

You will love the simplicity and ease of learning how to incorporate art therapy into your everyday life in order to promote health and well-being.

The course is comprehensive covering a range of fun activities, including creating your own emotions wheel, Zentangles, Zendoodles and Mandalas.

We'll look at how you can explore your deeper feelings while using music as an aid to your creative flow and learn how doodle for better focus and concentration.

We'll also be covering the basics of colour psychology and how you can use these principles in your therapeutic journey.

The course has over 100 downloadable resources for you to enjoy, including making your own affirmation cards and using the medium of creative writing for journaling and ways to heal.

Materials Needed

All you need is an internet connection to get started. In terms of art supplies, we recommend basic materials such as paper, pencils and pens etc. It isn’t necessary to invest in expensive equipment to get the full benefit from the course.

Course Syllabus:

1. Introduction To The Course
2. Exploring Your Body State
3. Bonus Lectures
4. Student Perspective By Riana
5. Student Perspective By Janis
6. Exploring Body States With My Clients
7. Zentangles
8. Exploring Zentangles With My Clients
9. Mandalas
10. Exploring Mandalas With My Clients
11. Looking at Zendalas
12. Using Vision Boards
13. Exploring Vision Boards With My Clients
14. An Exploration of Your Deeper Feelings
15. Exploring Deeper Feelings With My Clients
16. Understanding Colour Psychology
17. Exploring Colour Psychology With My Clients
18. Making Your Own Colour Wheel
19. Exploring The Colour Wheel With My Clients
20. Making An Emotions Wheel
21. Exploring Emotion Wheels With My Clients
22. Maslow and The Hierarchy of Needs
23. Exploring Maslow With My Clients
24. Your Own Kingdom
25. Exploring Creating A Kingdom With My Clients
26. A Brief Intro To Doodle Art
27. Exploring The Use of Doodle Art With My Clients
28. Where To Begin With Doodle Art
29. Doodling For Help With Memory
30. Foundation Level of Doodling
31. Mindfulness and Doodling
32. Next Level of Doodling
33. Doodling For Pleasure and Relaxation
34. Self Exploration and The Therapeutic Process
35. Creating Your Very Own Superhero
36. Exploring Superheroes With My Clients
37. Writing Yourself A Therapeutic Postcard
38. Exploring Therapeutic Postcards With My Clients
39. Using Scribble Art To De-Stress
40. Using Spontaneous Images
41. Exploring The Use of Spontaneous Images With My Clients
42. The Value of Affirmation Cards
43. Sending Yourself a Love Letter
44. Exploring The Use of Love Letters My Clients
45. The Value of Painting Your Emotions
46. Exploring Painting Emotions With My Clients
47. Creating A Grateful Mandala
48. Using Art Journals
49. Exploring The Use of Art Journals With My Clients
50. Expressing Pain With Writing
51. Create A Therapeutic Teapot
52. Creating A Well Being and Gratitude Jar
53. Self Portraits
54. Exploring The Use of Self Portraits With My Clients
55. Our Inner/Outer Selves
56. Exploring Inner/Outer Selves With My Clients
57. Find Out What is Stopping You
58. Self Healing Images
59. Exploring Using Self Healing Images With My Clients
60. Creating A Therapeutic Comic Strip
61. Exploring The Use of Comics Strips With My Clients
62. How To Use Meditative Painting
63. Making An About You Cube
64. Creative Writing To Your Younger Self
65. Exploring Writing With My Clients
66. Recreational Drawing Using Pen/ and Ink
67. Using Pencils For Still Life Drawing
68. Drawing Classical Still Life
69. Drawing Contours
70. Creating Family Bonds Using Therapeutic Art
71. How To Access Your Inner Child
72. Exploring Accessing Your Inner Child With My Clients
73. Face Paints - Creating A Clown
74. Face Paints - Creating A Tiger
75. Using String and Chalk
76. Fabrics and Therapeutic Art
77. Working With Clay
78. Creating A Piñata
79. Exploring Creative Writing For Therapeutic Benefit

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