Certification in Art Therapy for Children - Fully Accredited

Explore five developmental stages of children's art—from scribbling to pseudo naturalistic—and see how Piagetian cognition informs developmentally appropriate art therapy assessments, materials, and interpretation.

Explore universal and personal symbols and themes—family, power and control, and safety—in children’s artwork, and apply ethical, culturally sensitive art therapy interpretation.

Explore formal and informal methods to assess children's emotional well-being through artwork, using draw-a-person and house-tree-person tests, color psychology, line and shape analysis, and ongoing dialogue.

Select non-toxic, age-appropriate art materials with safety, sensory variety, ease of use, and expressive potential—covering paper, crayons, paints, clay, and collage supplies—and organize accessible, labeled storage.

Create a safe, inviting art therapy space by prioritizing comfort, soothing aesthetics, and organized materials, while ensuring emotional safety, privacy, boundaries, inclusivity, accessibility, assessment, space modification, child involvement, and reviews.

Learn how to ensure physical and psychological safety in child art therapy through non-toxic materials, safe tools, informed consent, predictable routines, confidential practice, and structured safety checklists.

Develop children's visual language of emotion through drawing and painting therapy techniques. Use mediums like pencils, paints, and pastels, with exploration, basic skills, and process-focused discussions.

Explore sculpture and clay therapy for tactile, kinesthetic expression and spatial awareness in children, using pinch pots, coil pots, relief sculpture, and a four-part session.

Employ digital art therapy to help children express themselves through digital painting, graphic design, and video game design, guiding orientation, warm-up, exploration, and discussion, emphasizing process, safety, and ergonomics.

Learn art therapy techniques for toddlers and preschoolers, using sensory play, symbolic play, and storytelling to support emotional expression, cognitive development, and social learning in a safe, age-appropriate setting.

Art therapy for elementary school aged children builds self-esteem, social skills, and emotional literacy through activities, guiding skill building, thematic artwork, and projects to support cognitive growth and peer relationships.

Art therapy for pre-teens and adolescents guides identity development and emotional complexity in a respectful, non-judgmental space, using identity-centric projects, self-portraits, visual journals, and diverse media.

Explore how art therapy helps children and adolescents manage emotions and behaviors through directive and non-directive approaches, fostering coping, insight, and emotional regulation.

Explore art therapy techniques for children and adolescents dealing with trauma and crisis, using containment, symbolic expression, and visual narratives to foster safety, resilience, and recovery.

Tailor art therapy for children with special needs by prioritizing adaptability, accessibility, and individualized interventions that foster communication, motor skills, and sensory-friendly engagement through inclusive, multi-sensory activities.

Use art therapy to help children express grief across development, honor losses, and build coping skills. Therapists assess, introduce materials, use guided imagery, and foster meaning making and connection.

Structure sessions with consistency and flexibility, warm up activities, child input, art making, reflective dialogue, and closing rituals, tailored to age and needs.

Explore how themes and directives guide children's art therapy, shaping creative expression, processing emotions, and achieving therapeutic goals through structured, yet open, art making.

explore open-ended and directive approaches in art therapy and learn when they support a child’s journey. assess needs, balance methods, integrate strategies to tailor sessions for emotional regulation.

Document progress in art therapy for children using process notes, artwork analysis, and progress scales. Communicate outcomes clearly with parents, caregivers, and professionals.

Explore how art therapists protect confidentiality and privacy, obtain informed consent, manage artwork and records securely, and apply a five-step ethical decision-making process to uphold professional competence and dignity.

Engaging parents and siblings in art therapy strengthens collaboration and opens family communication. They gain insights from the child's experiences, with joint art making guiding discussion and assessment.

Delve into group art therapy for children, highlighting mutual support, belonging, and social skills development through collaborative activities, with structured dynamics, facilitation, and conflict-resolution strategies.

Explore how art therapy intersects with community engagement through collaborative projects that empower children, transform public spaces into canvases for dialogue, healing, and collective identity.