An Introductory Guide to Art Therapy
What you'll learn
- Receive a concise, theoretical introductory guide to art therapy
- Learn brief history, theory and application of art therapy
- Learn about different materials to use in art therapy and (especially for registered mental health counsellors) how to use these materials with different client
- Self-paced experiential exercises designed to support the development of skills in applying in individual healing or therapeutic work
Requirements
- Art materials e.g. visual diary/drawing paper, scissors, medium size paper plate, magazine, oil pastels/crayons, coloured pencils, pen, markers etc). NB: Art materials are optional. Basic counselling skills would be advantageous but an open and curious mind is a must!
Description
An introductory guide designed to help students understand the history, methods and techniques of art therapy and vital information needed to integrate them into a holistic approach to achieve positive therapeutic outcomes. Students will learn the following:
Definition of art therapy
Brief history and journey of art therapy
Differing approaches that illustrates a continuum in practice
Benefits and limitations of art therapy
Mental illness and art therapy
Sensory activities
*Please note that doing this course will not qualify you to work as an art therapist*
Who this course is for:
- This course is for anyone who would like to deepen their understanding of art therapy without spending 4-5 hours on an online course.
- *Please ensure you read course blurb and watch the introductory video before enrolling in the course to ensure this course is suitable for you and meets your expectation.*
Instructor
GradDipCouns, BA (EnglLit), Dip.NLP, Reiki Master
Syeda Rahman is a PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) registered counsellor who helps people live a life with rigour and impact. She offers talk therapy and coaching services to individuals and couples. You can visit her profile on PACFA website.
Therapy Modalities: Solution-Focused (Brief) Therapy (SFBT)| Hypnotherapy | Ericksonian Therapy | Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)| Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) | Psycho-education | Couples Therapy | Integrative therapy | Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) | Reiki Energy Therapy | Mindfulness-based therapies
Areas of Specialisation: Anxiety | Depression | Existential or spiritual issues | Relationship issues | Low self-esteem | Social Skills | Stress | Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual issues | Life transitions | Migrant issues | Mental Health issues | Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | Grief and Loss
Currently, during the week, she coaches and counsels creative media students and on weekends she runs her private practice COUNSELLING WITH COACHING - offering both individual and couples counselling.