Art Therapy Course is designed for the mental health worker, social workers, coaches , teachers, therapists, counsellors or any individual who wants to brush up their skills and knowledge in art therapy. This Art Therapy Training Course shares the key strategies, concepts and techniques of successful Art Therapy.

In this comprehensive Art Therapy Online Course, you will deepen your understanding on 

Creative therapy, detailed knowledge on illness and art, key concepts of mindful creativity, key techniques of art therapy for children and much more.

By the end of this Art Therapy Level 3  course, you will be able to perform Art Therapy with excellence and professionalism. You will get a strong understanding of Art Therapy  that will help you grow further in your career. Moreover, you will receive an accredited certification from CPD that will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the  job market. So, enrol in this course today and fast track your career ladder. 

Please note that this Art Therapy Level 3  course does not entitle you to join the HCPC register or recognised as art therapist. Through this course you will come across all the basic guidelines of art therapy to boost and shine your knowledge in this particular field of Art Therapy and it will add your CPD points.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over

• Developed by qualified professionals
• Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek

Who should take the Art Therapy Course

This Art Therapy Course applies to anyone looking to establish a career in this field. This includes the following professions:

• Mental Health workers
• Social workers
• Coaches and Teachers
• Therapists or Counsellors

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the basic concepts of Art Therapy and it’s uses
• Appreciate how Art Therapy complements Psychology and Neuroscience
• Learn how Art Therapy is used in medical practices
• Know how creative therapy can utilise artwork
• Explore the uses of colour and creativity in medical treatments
• Gain knowledge of the wide range of artistic techniques that are used in therapy
• Become comfortable using Art Therapy with both adults and children
• Acquire the knowledge to use Art Therapy in a profession
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge on Art Therapy
• Understand the key elements and basic concept of art therapy
• Learn how art therapy relates and complements psychology and neuroscience
• Understand the key process of creative therapy
• Learn key techniques of using colour and creativity in the medical treatments
• Learn key strategies and techniques of artistic process used in the art therapy
• Key elements of using art therapy both for the young and adults
• Explore career in art therapy and its future

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Art Therapy

• Definition of Art Therapy
• Basic Principles of Art Therapy
• Development of Art Therapy
• Rorschach Inkblot Test
• Art in Relation to Mental Health Care
• The Therapeutic Application of Art Therapy in Mental Health Care
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 02: Art Therapy: Psychology and Neuroscience

• Psychology
• Behaviourism
• Psychodynamic Psychology 
• Cognitive Psychology
• Humanistic Psychology
• Biological and Evolutionary Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 03: Art Therapy in Practice

• Practical Matters
• Referral
• Assessment
• Contracting
• Individual Art Therapy
• Group Art Therapy
• Open Groups
• Closed Groups
• Using Themes
• Disposal
• Summary

Module 04: Creative Therapy

• The Principles of Art Therapy
• Two Main Approaches to Art Therapy
• Expressive Art Therapy
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 05: Mindful Creativity: Colour and Creation

• Art and Mindfulness 
• Colour and Creation
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 06: Art Therapy Techniques and Applications

• Warm-Ups
• Murals
• Drawing
• Advertising
• Painting
• Collages
• Puppets and Masks
• Sculpture
• Clay
• Combining Modalities
• Portraits
• Photography
• Dance/Movement Therapy
• Drama Therapy
• Music Therapy
• Group Work
• Holiday Projects
• Stress Reduction
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 07: Using Mindfulness in Art Therapy

• Mindfulness Exercise
• The Sun
• Inner Peace Collage
• Mindful Drawing
• The Senses
• The Ocean: A Relaxation Exercise
• Mind Jar
• One Minute Breathing/One Minute Painting
• Loving Breath
• Mindfulness Stone
• The Wave
• The Five Senses
• Body Scan
• Mindful Mandala
• Aroma and Art

Module 08: Drawings

• Questioning
• Empty/Full
• Ideal Family
• Change
• Survivor
• Who Would I Be Without My Anxiety?
• Skydiving
• Clouds
• The Unknown
• Lost and Found
• Feelings
• Best and Worst Self
• Stress
• Summary of Your Life
• Draw Your Armour
• Counting Blessings
• Autobiography
• Feeling Sandwich

Module 09: Reflective Writing

• Positive Feelings
• Brain Dumping
• Word List Pass and Mandala
• Self-Esteem Circle
• Communication Skills
• Positive Traits
• Acrostic Poems
• Lifestyle Balance
• In the Moment
• Love Letter
• The Butterfly Effect
• Beauty
• Expressive Verse
• Positive Photos
• My Name
• Prescription for Happiness

Module 10: Art Therapy for Children

• Art Therapy for Child Development
• Brain Development in Children
• Interpretation by Therapists
• Art Therapy Treatment
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 11: Art Therapy for Adults

• Art Therapy for Aged Clients – Changes Related to Ageing
• Art Therapy with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Clients
• Art Therapy for Women
• Art Therapy for Men
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 12: Art Therapy for Family

• Family Dynamics
• Family and Art Therapy
• Art Therapy Exercise

Module 13: Illness and Art

• Specific Mental Health Problems
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Depression
• Alzheimer’s Disease (AD): Art, Creativity and the Brain
• Development of Art Therapy in Psychiatric Services
• Summary

Module 14: The Art Therapist

• Art Therapy as a Profession
• The Observation Method
• The Photograph/Drawing and Checklist Method
• Group Therapy Interaction Chronogram
• Supervision
• Summary