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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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