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- Suitable for all levels - even beginners
- No previous experience necessary
- Diploma courses
- Become fully accredited with the CPD Standards Agency
- Gain 10 hours of CPD / CE Credit
- 48 Lessons
- 30 Download resources
- Unparalleled tutor support 365 days
- Exclusive interactive sharing gallery
- Fully accessible on mobile and tablet devices
- Self-paced so you can study at a time that suits you
Who is this course for:
- People wanting to use therapeutic art for working and supporting other people
- For existing counsellors, therapists and other practitioners, who wish to further their learning and add to their existing practice by incorporating new techniques
- Those who would like to explore the self-healing properties of the creative process and creating art without judgment
Using Art Therapy With Others
Whether you're a beginner to the subject or already using art therapy techniques as part of your practice, this course is the perfect choice for learning how to use art in a therapeutic setting.
You can also use the course as a self-application model as it is excellent for exploring therapeutic art for self-development, discovery and self-healing.
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.
Here’s just some of the things the course can help with:
- Empower yourself and your clients using a range of techniques
- Teach clients how to heal themselves and develop their own sense of self
- Learn how to create art and value your creativity in a non-judgemental environment
- Help your clients explore their creative side and discover the many facets of their personality
- Build relationships through better communication and understanding
- Learn how to use art for the purpose and benefit of health and well-being
- Gain confidence and esteem through the medium of expression
The course focus is the use or art and art therapy techniques when working with other people in a therapeutic environment.
As well as counsellors and health professionals, art therapy techniques are now being used by many different individuals in a variety of settings, including support workers, teachers, youth leaders and parents.
Being able to facilitate art in this way means that a great many more people can benefit from the creative journey and is currently being embraced across schools, prisons, hospitals and rehabilitation centres.
This course will allow you to develop and nurture your skills, as you learn how to assist others in the healing process.
Discover how to manage emotions and feelings in a positive way, while facilitating profound positive change in both you and your clients. The course will help you grow as a person and as a professional, building on your confidence and self-esteem.
We'll be looking at how you can use specific exercises and tools to help others address unresolved issues, emotional challenges, and gain autonomy.
The course covers specific areas dealing with managing loss, trauma, bereavement and illness. We'll even be looking at how you can use these methods when working with children.
The syllabus is both varied and comprehensive and includes the input of real life students and their own experiences of using art while helping others 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 full benefit from the course.
Course Syllabus:
Introduction To The Course
About The Artwork Showcased in The Course
The History of Art Therapy
Oracle
Dream The Impossible
Reflections of Nature
Cave Paintings
Art Therapy in Context
The Benefits and Advantages of Art Therapy
Mermaid Dreams
Nesting
Using Various Arts in A Therapeutic Way
Therapy Through The Medium of Conventional Art
Dance As A Therapy
Dancing and Communication
Using Drama as A Therapy
Using Music as A Therapy
How I Use Music as A Therapy - By Michelle Ayavoro
Circus
A Combination of Therapeutic Approaches
Music, Rhythm and Joy
Exploring Age Using Art Therapy Part One
Exploring Age Using Art Therapy Part Two
Changes - By “Rhonda”
Ageing: Focussed Art Therapy Techniques Part One
Ageing: Focussed Art Therapy Techniques Part Two
Ageing - By “Malka”
Using Art Therapy For Mental Health
Divine Connection
Colour Therapy
The Tiled Elements
Using The Creative Process For Recovery Part One
Using The Creative Process For Recovery Part Two
Authenticity - By “Christy”
Managing Anxiety and Stress Using Art Part One
Managing Anxiety and Stress Using Art Part Two
Looking at PTSD Part One
Looking at PTSD Part Two
Art Therapy With Children Part One
Art Therapy With Children Part Two
Interpretation and How To Avoid Over Using It
Diminished Dreams
Using The Therapeutic Process On A Global Scale Part One
Using The Therapeutic Process On A Global Scale Part Two
Disco Disaster
Managing Issues Surrounding Guilt Part One
Managing Issues Surrounding Guilt Part Two
Consolidating Your Learning
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LIBBY SEERY - Ad.Dip.Psych, PGDip.CBT, Dip.Couns, Dip.NLP, Dip.Psych.Coach
I am a Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Therapeutic Art Practitioner.
I run a very successful practice in Harley Street, London which is recognised the world over as a centre of medical excellence.
I am a highly trained specialist with a wealth of experience, working with people from all walks of life; including referrals from charities, I'm involved in, to very high profile clients from all over the world.
As well as my client work, I have had a number of works published and have appeared on TV and radio.
All of my online courses are fully accredited with the CPD Standards Agency and offer students the opportunity to gain CPD credits/hours.
I am also the founder of Renaissance Life Therapies Training Academy, which offers courses in art therapy, counselling, CBT and other areas of self-development.
As an accredited CPD training provider, I have more than 120,000 students, from 190 countries, and have been honoured with a number of awards for my contribution to education.
I also write and lecture on my subject, as well as training other doctors and counsellors in specialist areas of counselling and therapeutic art.
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