(Oxford) Diploma in : Art Therapy for All (reduce sadness)

Remember:  This course includes lectures and Case Studies from November 2024 as an update

Case Studies on:

a. Art Therapy in an all-female prison

b. Art Therapy in an all-male prison

c. Art Therapy in an all-girls school

d. Art Therapy in an all-boys school

e. Art Therapy helping those who are transitioning

Note: this course does not qualify the recipient to perform any form of therapy or counseling for any other person

This is an unusual course as there is a special section designed to be of use/application to men in particular. Of course it is not 'exclusive'  just a slight bias. Studies are referenced where appropriate.

Please remember that this course includes:

a. the lectures themselves

b. the Q/A section - make full use of it!

c. regular Educational Announcements

d. workbooks and feedback

The course topics include:

• Male inmates

• Studies on the impact of Art Therapy on males

• The work of Eminem (Warnings are given!)

• Various Art Therapy exercises (prepare to be surprised!)

• Masks

• Analysis of your own work - with examples!

• Anxiety disorders

• Salvador Dali

• Dwight D Eisenhower (His stress reduction methods may be a surprise!)

• The work of Dr Furth

• Shapes

• Figures of people

• A house, a tree, the sun, a river, a snake

• Destressing

• The Unconscious

• Collages

Art Therapy Benefits - a series of lectures and extra Case Studies:

• Boosting self esteem

• Overcoming shyness

• Ten minute exercises

• How to integrate art therapy exercises into your daily routine

• Art Therapy exercises for specific Mental Health issues