Art Therapy Diploma

Art Therapy Diploma

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What is Art Therapy

Art Therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to explore emotions, resolve psychological conflicts, foster self-awareness, and promote personal growth.

Curriculum

Week 1

1st June 2024 | Saturday | 6 pm- 7:30 pm

Introduction to Art Therapy: Explore the history of art therapy.

Aparna Raghavan

2nd  June 2024 | Sunday | 11 am - 12:30 pm 

Techniques of Art Therapy: Explore the uses of art therapy.

Aparna Raghavan

Week 2

8th  June 2024 | Saturday | 6 pm- 7:30 pm

Tools and Exercises in Becoming an Empathetic Art Therapist: Focus on expression, imagination, and active participation. 

Aparna Raghavan

9th June 2024 | Sunday | 11 am - 12:30 pm 

Art Therapy for Children, Teens: Delve into the mind-body connection with exercises and case studies.

Aparna Raghavan

Week 3

15th June 2024 | Saturday | 6 pm- 7:30 pm

Introduction to Art Therapy for Children & Teens: Learn about unique ideas and activities, including collage, coloring, doodling and scribbling, drawing, and finger painting. 

Aparna Raghavan

16th June 2024 | Sunday | 11 am - 12:30 pm 

Introduction to Art Therapy for Adults: Understand how Art Therapy can help deal with anxiety, trauma, depression, substance dependency, and other issues.

Aparna Raghavan

Week 4 

Midterm Assignment
22nd June to 28th June

Week 5

29th June 2024 | Saturday | 10 am- 11:30 am

Art Therapy for Family, Couples, and Personal Growth: Learn how art therapy aids expression and exploration in the setting of family relationships, and personal growth.

Aparna Raghavan

30th June 2024 | Sunday | 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Techniques and Practical Applications: Introduction to freehand doodling, and other exercises for various settings.

Aparna Raghavan

Week 6

6th July 2024 | Saturday | 10 am- 11:30 am

Exploring Art Mediums: Introduction to the art of coloring, understanding the features and workings of memory, and creating mood boards

Sakina Patanwala

7th July 2024 | Sunday | 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Practical Applications: Exploration through watercolors and expression through this medium.

Sakina Patanwala

Week 7

13th July 2024 | Saturday | 10 am- 11:30 am

Art Journaling & Storytelling: Introduction to journaling and art journaling as a medium of expression.

Sakina Patanwala

14th July 2024 | Sunday | 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Recap and Concluding Session: Understanding the importance of storytelling through this medium, practicing collage-making with recycled materials, and revisiting the key concept

Sakina Patanwala


Week 8

Assignment
20th July to 27th July

27th July | Saturday | 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Counselling clients 

28th July | Sunday | 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Counselling clients 

AUGUST-NOVEMBER 

CASE SAMPLES 

25 CASES

FIELD VISITS

Week 27

7th December 2024 | Saturday | 10 am- 11:30 am

Group art therapy: Understanding group dynamics in art therapy

Facilitating group art therapy sessions

Aparna Raghavan

8th December 2024 | Sunday | 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Incorporating themes and activities suitable for group settings, Addressing challenges and fostering cohesion within art therapy groups

Sakina Patanwala

Week 28

14th December 2023 | Saturday | 10 am- 11:30 am

Art therapy in clinical, educational, and community settings, Tailoring art therapy interventions for specific populations and environments

Sakina Patanwala

15th December 2024 | Sunday | 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Art therapy in clinical, educational, and community settings, Tailoring art therapy interventions for specific populations and environments

Sakina Patanwala

Week 29

21st December 2024 | Saturday | 10 am- 11:30 am

Ethical considerations in art therapy practice

Confidentiality, boundaries, and dual relationships

Aparna Raghavan

22nd December 2024 | Sunday | 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Legal and professional standards for art therapists

Cultural sensitivity and diversity in art therapy

Aparna Raghavan

Week 30

28th December 2024 | Saturday | 10 am- 11:30 am

Assessment tools and techniques in art therapy

Conducting client assessments and developing treatment plans

Sakina Patanwala 

29th December 2024 | Sunday
| 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Goal setting and intervention strategies in art therapy

Monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes

Sakina Patanwala

Week 31

4th January 2025 | Saturday | 10 am- 11:30 am

Understanding mental health disorders and their impact on art therapy interventions.

Sakina Patanwala

5th January 2025 | Sunday | 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Art Therapy for Cancer

Aparna Raghavan

Week 32

11th January 2025 | Saturday | 10 am- 11:30 am

Art therapy and Post-traumatic stress disorder 

Sakina Patanwala

12th January 2025 | Sunday | 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Art therapy and Depression

Sakina Patanwala

Week 33

18th January 2025 | Saturday | 10 am- 11:30 am

Art therapy and Eating disorders

Sakina Patanwala

19th January 2025 | Sunday | 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Art therapy and anxiety
Sakina Patanwala

Week 34

25th January 2025 | Saturday | 10 am- 11:30 am

Art therapy and substance use disorder

Aparna Raghavan

26th January 2025 | Sunday | 12 pm- 1:30 pm

Art therapy and dementia 

Aparna Raghavan

FEBRUARY- APRIL 

CASES UNDER SUPERVISION AND NGO

3rd May 2025 | Saturday | Final discussion 

4th May 2025 | Sunday | REPORT SUBMISSION AND FINAL EXAMINATION

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  • Explore the Roots

    Dive into art therapy's history and core principles.

  • Diverse Techniques

    Master art therapy across varied demographics and contexts.

  • Create & Heal

    Engage in workshops honing your art medium skills for therapy.

  • Ethical Practice

    Learn the ethical cornerstones of professional art therapy.

Teaching Methodologies

  • Lectures & Seminars

  • Workshops & Field Visits

  • Case Studies & Group Discussions

  • Supervised Clinical Practice

Internship Opportunities

Perks of the Diploma

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    Hands-On Practical Sessions

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    Case-Based Learning

  • 👨🏻‍💻

    Personalized Mentorship

  • 🖌

    Access to Art Therapy Tools

  • 👩🏻‍💻

    Networking

  • 🚀

    Career Launchpad

  • 🎨

    Digital Portfolio

  • 🏅

    Certification

Why opt for the Art Therapy Diploma programme?

  • A comprehensive curriculum that balances theory with extensive hands-on practice.

  • Flexible study options to accommodate students from various backgrounds.

  • A pathway to certification and professional recognition as an Art Therapist.

  • Supportive learning environment with personalized attention from faculty.

Meet the Instructors

  • Aparna Raghavan

    Aparna Raghavan is School Counsellor, Behaviour Therapist, Researcher with noted experience in both teaching and practising Psychology. She is a certified Expressive Arts Therapist and her qualifications include M Phil Psychology, B Ed in Special Education

  • Sakina Patanwala

    Sakina Patanwala, a versatile Counsellor and Certified Arts-based therapist working toward mental health with 5+ years of experience in all aspects of mental well-being, emphasizing sexual abuse and misbehavior, grief counseling.

  • Spreeha Bezbaruah

    Spreeha Bezbaruah is the Head Counselling Psychologist at Socially Souled. With an on field experience of more than 3 years, she has completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy.

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