
Learn how institute research provides internationally accredited training through the International Association of Therapists, with diplomas, professional certificates, and member benefits after completion.
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Meet Sandra Vilkova, founder and instructor of the art therapy institute, and discover how her expertise in art therapy, abstract painting, fitness, and boxing informs this fully accredited course.
Explore how art therapy uses the creative process to foster self-expression, emotions, insight, and coping skills through techniques such as collage, coloring, doodling, drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture.
Art therapy through abstract painting can treat mental disorders and psychological distress, often alongside group therapy or cognitive behaviour therapy, addressing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder.
Art therapy shows benefits for trauma, cancer treatment, and adults in nursing homes, reducing symptoms and depression and improving quality of life, though findings are mixed and research is needed.
Identify misconceptions and facts about art therapy, including that no artistic ability is required, it benefits all ages, and it focuses on inner experience over technique.
Explore art therapy through abstract painting. Examine abstract art and non-objective forms, focusing on form, color, line, tone, and texture, and trace the shift to non-representational art influenced by photography.
Art therapy through abstract painting demonstrates how seeing with feelings shapes original forms over copied images, how content determines form, and expresses the artist’s inner state for healing.
Learn to start art therapy through abstract painting using accessible materials such as markers, watercolors, or acrylics on paper or canvas, with readymade plaster as an option, at affordable prices.
Explore color choices with water-based acrylic paints, and learn why I recommend water-based paints and use readymade plaster for relief effects in abstract paintings.
Discover practical tips for art therapy, including preparing a dedicated space with paints, brushes, and canvases to streamline meditation sessions.
Explore spirit purification techniques to cleanse negative energy and enhance energy and creativity through daily practices, including meditation, visualization, and forgiveness.
Integrate mind exercises into art therapy by practicing meditation, visualization, and forgiveness to prepare the mind before art sessions and purify the spirit.
Explore practical tips for meditation: find a quiet space, adopt a comfortable natural position, close your eyes, and practice mindful breathing, inhaling through the mouth and exhaling through the nose.
Explore meditation as a tool for art therapy, recognizing the ego's fears, dismissing intrusive thoughts as soap bubbles, and directing focus toward calm, purposeful intention.
Engage in art therapy through abstract painting by meditating, selecting a distraction-free space, and expressing emotions on canvas for a focused 20-minute session that can boost health and creativity.
Engage in a morning meditation blended with art therapy to express emotions and imagination through abstract painting.
Engage in a 30-minute evening meditation to purify the spirit through breath, releasing daily worries and inviting the healing energy of love. Surrender distractions and embrace restorative sleep.
Join an evening meditation and art therapy practice to use your imagination, guided by background music and reflective exercises that foster emotional expression and healing.
Explore visualization as a spirit care technique that complements or substitutes meditation by forming mental images of desired outcomes in brief 5–10 minute sessions, no special place needed.
Practice visualization daily, in 5–10 minute sessions anywhere—home, gym, or nature—to clearly imagine desired outcomes with feelings, love, and emotion, then maintain belief and a positive attitude.
Master visualization and practice exercises for art therapy through abstract painting. Use imagination to support visualization and art therapy.
Explore forgiveness as a spirit care technique to purify the spirit, foster peace, release burdens, and invite eternal love inside you.
Practice a 30 to 60 minute forgiveness exercise that guides you to realize forgiveness, build a list of those who irritate you, and release resentment to feel calm and energized.
Explore forgiveness in art therapy through an imaginative exercise that revisits apologies, acknowledges mistakes, and uses imagination to reconnect and ease emotional change.
Complete the final exam for art therapy through abstract painting, including a recorded video of the three works of art therapy exercises, to earn an internationally accredited diploma certificate.
Earn an internationally accredited certificate for art therapy through abstract painting by completing a short video demonstration and payment steps, then receive the certificate by email or post.
With this course you will get Internationally accredited Diploma in Art Therapy which is different from Udemy Certificate. Different professional design Certificate. The certificate is obtained after finishing the course.
This course is accredited from Accreditation Authority IAOTH-The International Association of Therapists.
CONTENT
MODULE 1 Introduction in Art Therapy
What is Art Therapy?
Techniques
What Art Therapy Can Help With
Benefits of Art therapy
Effectiveness
Things to Consider
You Don't Have to Be Artistic
It's Not the Same as an Art Class
Art Therapy Can Take Place in a Variety of Settings
Art Therapy Is Not for Everyone
MODULE 2 Art therapy through apstract painting
Introduction In apstract art
Some other information about painting in general
How to start art therapy through apstract painting- what materials do you need to start art therapy?
What colors do I use?
Tips for art therapy
MODULE 3 Introduction in spirit purification techniques
Mind exercises as an integral part of art therapy
MODULE 4 Meditation as spirit care technique
Tips for meditation
How to meditate
Instructions for Exercise Morning meditation to purify the spirit 30 minutes
Instructions for Exercise Art therapy 20 minutes
Putting together exercise morning meditation 30 minutes + art therapy 20 minutes Duration 50 minutes and practice
Let’s get started
Instructions for Exercise Evening meditation to purify the spirit 30 minutes
Putting together exercise evening meditation 30 minutes + art therapy 20 minutes Duration 50 minutes and practice
Let’s get started
MODULE 5 Visualization as spirit care technique
Tips for visualization
How to visualize
Instructions for Exercise Visualization 5-10 minutes
Putting together Exercises Visualization 10 minutes + art therapy 20 minutes duration 30 minutes and practice
Let’s get started
MODULE 6 Forgiveness as spirit care technique
Instructions for Exercise Forgiveness Free yourself right now 30-60 minutes
Putting together Exercise Forgiveness Free yourself right now 30-60 minutes + art therapy 20 minutes and practice
Let’s get started
MODULE 7 Final Exam
At the end of course there is an exam. The exam includes 30 seconds video recording of from the works of art that you will make during the art therapy. This is mandatory for those who want to secure a Internationally Accredited diploma(certificate).
How to secure internationally accredited certificate
After completing the course, you will be awarded a recognized IAOTH certificate from Institut Rs to prove your new skill and achievement, as well as your knowledge and skill set.
After completing the exam, the certificate is paid.
Explanation why our certificates are charged?
Our diplomas-certificates are paid because our diplomas have a unique design (each course has a separate unique design) that are worked on by graphic designers who are paid for their work. The difference in price is because some students want an original certificate sent by post, for which there are additional costs for printing, transportation, etc.