Art Therapy ; a journey of self-discovery
What you'll learn
- Through the use of art they will learn about themselves
- Steps to improve self-esteem and reduce anxiety
- Steps to improve resilience
- How to monitor their progress during and after the therapeutic exercises
Requirements
- Art Materials
- Patience
- A quiet space so you can fully focus
Description
In this brief Art Therapy course we go on a journey, a journey of self-discovery. To help us there are numerous art therapy exercises, beautiful scenery (as part of the exercise) films/film clips/ films with alternate endings.
Plus Case Studies.
But – what is actually covered?
How Art Therapy helps with emotional release, self-discovery, stress reduction and improved cognition
Structured ways to reflect on your journey
How to track your mood during and after the art therapy exercises
Structured journalling
Sand art
Urban rhythms
A nature walk
The exploration of themes of conflict, co-operation and resolution
The processing of past experiences where significant risks have been taken
Personal growth, self-awareness, understanding and gradual development
How to process stress and escalating situations
Turning negatives into positives
Rephrase and reframe
Fostering connections and reducing loneliness
But the above are just the topics. Within the lectures there are many reflective questions and questions for discussion.
In the resources are case studies, eve more art therapy exercises, links to further research.
So, the lectures you see (including the Previews) are only PART of the whole course. There are many other resources but the most important resources is – you.
If you decide to enrol please make sure you Do the exercises, THINK about the Case Studies and post answers in the Q/A.
Also respond to the posts of other students and then together wall go on a journey, different journeys but in a way, all the same.
About Self.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone lonely, lost, depressed
- Anyone interested to find out more about themselves and then grow
- Students of Art Therapy
- Art Therapists seeking new ideas
- Anyone interested in Psychology
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 10,509 Reviews
- 252,587 Students
- 143 Courses
Studied at:
· University of Oxford (Philosophy and Economics)
· Oxford Brookes (Teacher training)
· University of Glamorgan (Business and Economics)
Qualifications
· Professional qualifications at Masters level
· Business and Economics degree
· Examiner for four major examining boards, at ‘O’ and ‘A’ level.
· Three teaching diplomas plus CELTA
· Qualified fitness trainer
Key academic positions held:
· Principal Oxford School of Learning
· Director of Studies: St Joseph’s Hall, Oxford
· Head of Economics: Cherwell Tutors
· Head of Business and Economics: Pipers Corner School, Buckingham
· Founder: Almost Random Theatre
I have experience in four main areas:
a. Teaching (40+ years of face-to-face experience)
b. Running businesses and conferences
c. Acting in films and theatre
d. Volunteering for a number of charities
Teaching/Instructor experience
Face-to-face: MBA students on a 1-1 basis; at University; Grammar, Comprehensive and F.E. College. This has included being Principal, Director of Studies; Head of Business and Head of Economics at various times in the past 40 years!
I have taught: Economics, Business, Sociology, Politics, English Literature and Psychology.
I have also run seminars for Teachers of |Psychology, Sociology, Businessman Economics.
I have run Therapeutic Art groups at Care Homes.
The success of my Business and Economics students has been featured in several newspapers plus I have appeared on BBC.
Running businesses and conferences.
I started Oxford School of Learning in the 1980s. From the college came Marketing Education Services, OSL Training and Saturday tutors.
In 201 I started Almost Random Theatre and have taken actors to Poland and the Czech Republic as well as running Drama days at schools.
Writing: my plays are sold to schools; I have 100+ books on Amazon; I used to write a regular column for The Guardian and BBC Bitesize.
Acting in films and theatre
My plays are sold to schools. I have performed at Oxford and Brighton Fringes as well as appearing in 100+ films, national TV advertising campaigns and role-played a hospital patient for Buckingham University’s medical degree students.
Volunteering
I have worked/am still working for Care Homes, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Dystonia Society, Stroke Association, Stroke Club, Talkback, Oxford Recovery College, Tandem, Age UK and Sport in Mind. I’ve given my tutorial fees to the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Dystonia Society. I currently have a GoFundMe page to help lonely elderly people.