Art Therapy Course

Art Therapy Course

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Batch
Self Paced Classes (On a dedicated Learning Management System by Socially Souled)
Live Classes Schedule: Saturdays- 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Sundays: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Recordings will be provided for missed classes

Course Overview

Join our Art Therapy Course, meticulously designed and delivered by experienced art therapists and mental health professionals. As part of Socially Souled, India’s largest Psychology & Mental Health Community, we are dedicated to providing high-quality education and practical skills in art therapy.

This course offers a comprehensive curriculum, including hands-on sessions, to equip you with the knowledge and techniques essential for integrating art therapy into various professional settings.

Ms. Aparna Raghavan- Counselling Psychologist, Expressive Arts Therapist

Ms Sakina Patanwala- Art therapist, Counselling Psychologist

Ms Spreeha Bezbaruah- Counselling Psychologist, Socially Souled Mumbai

Ms Shivika Chadha- Counselling Psychologist, Socially Souled Gurugram

Ms Radhika Goyal- Clinical Hypnotherapist, Co-Founder, Socially Souled

What will you learn?

  • - Introduction to Art Therapy: Explore the history of art therapy.
  • - Techniques of Art Therapy: Explore the uses of art therapy.
  • - Tools and Exercises in Becoming an Empathetic Art Therapist: Focus on expression, imagination, and active participation.
  • - Professionals in education, human resources, social work, healthcare who can use Art Therapy as an additional tool.
  • - Introduction to Art Therapy for Children & Teens: Learn about unique ideas and activities, including collage, coloring, doodling and scribbling, drawing, finger painting.
  • - Art Therapy for Family, Couples, and Personal Growth: Learn how art therapy aids expression and exploration in the setting of families and relationships, and personal growth.
  • - Techniques and Practical Applications: Introduction to free hand doodling, and other exercises for various settings
  • .- Exploring Art Mediums: Introduction to the art of coloring, understanding the features and workings of memory, and creating mood boards.
  • - Practical Applications: Exploration through water colors and expressing through this medium.
  • - Art Journaling & Storytelling: Introduction to journaling and art journaling as a medium of expression.
  • - Recap and Concluding Session: Understanding the importance of storytelling through this medium, practicing collage making with recycled materials, and revisiting key concepts.

Who should do this course?

  • Aspiring Art Therapist
  • Practicing therapists who want to diversify their skill set
  • Art enthusiasts who are interested in the therapeutic potential of art
  • - Art Therapy for Children, Teens & Adults: Delve into the mind-body connection with exercises and case studies.
  • Individuals interested in self-exploration and personal development

Certification and what you can do with it

  • Integrate Art Therapy Techniques into Existing Roles

    Counselors and Therapists: Use art therapy to enhance existing therapeutic practices. Educators: Apply methods to support emotional and social learning in schools. Social Workers: Use creative methods to help clients express emotions. Healthcare Professionals: Support patients with non-verbal emotional expression and stress relief. HR Professionals: Conduct art-based workshops to improve employee mental well-being.

  • Conduct Workshops and Group Sessions

    Students can organize group workshops or activities focused on: Stress relief through art. Improving creativity and self-expression. Using art to build emotional awareness and mindfulness.These can be conducted in schools, colleges, NGOs, or corporate settings, as long as they're framed as creative or therapeutic workshops, not clinical therapy sessions.

  • Facilitate Self-Help and Community Wellness Programs

    Run community programs focusing on emotional well-being. Facilitate self-help groups for personal growth and relaxation. Support mental health awareness campaigns using creative tools.

  • Work as an Assistant in Therapy or Mental Health Settings

    Graduates can collaborate with licensed professionals by: Assisting in therapy sessions led by certified art therapists. Supporting mental health practitioners with creative interventions. Acting as co-facilitators in therapeutic group settings.

  • Focus on Preventive Mental Health Practices

    Organizing art-based activities in schools to teach children emotional expression. Offering workplace mental health programs to reduce burnout. Creating resources like journals, workbooks, or guided art exercises for stress relief.

  • Enhance Skills for a Career Transition

    The course can act as a stepping stone for those considering a career in mental health or art therapy: Pursue advanced degrees or certifications in art therapy or psychology. Explore specialized areas like expressive arts therapy, creative coaching, or trauma healing. Use the knowledge as a foundation to become a certified art therapist in the future.

Why this Course?

  • Focuses on using art as a medium of therapy for various demographics: children, teens, adults.

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  • Designed and facilitated by experts with rich experience in Art Therapy.

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  • Encourages exploration of personal growth and self-expression through art.

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