An Introductory Guide to Art Therapy
What you'll learn
- You will be introduced to art therapy and get an opportunity to practice self-paced experiential exercises designed to support the development of skills in applying art therapy techniques. With practice, students will come to appreciate the power of the creative process for healing and growth.
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. For counsellors and counselling students, this course should make great additional skills for your therapeutic tool-box to use with clients you have been trained to work with.
Course content
4 lectures • 27minArt Therapy: Introduction, Definition and History
- Preview04:36
- 02:241.2 Definition of Art Therapy
- 02:191.3 Brief History and Journey of Art Therapy
- 18:08Course Lecture Notes
- 1 questionTrue or False
- 1 questionTrue or False
3 lectures • 11minApproaches, Benefits and Limitations of Art Therapy
3 lectures • 8minExperiential Art Projects
1 lecture • 2minSelf-Directed Activities
3 lectures • 8minMental Illness and Ethical Practice in Art Therapy
1 lecture • 2minSensory Activities
1 lecture • 2minConclusion
1 lecture • 7minSection 8: Bonus Lecture: A Shamanic Perspective
Instructor
![Syeda Rahman](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 3.7 Instructor Rating
- 27 Reviews
- 133 Students
- 2 Courses
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.