Brief Introduction
How to integrate art therapy methods and techniques into a holistic approach to therapeutic interventionsDescription
An introductory guide designed to help students understand the history, methods and techniques of art therapy and vital information needed to integrate them into a holistic approach to achieve positive therapeutic outcomes. Students will learn the following:
Definition of art therapy
Brief history and journey of art therapy
Differing approaches that illustrates a continuum in practice
Benefits and limitations of art therapy
Mental illness and art therapy
Sensory activities
*Please note that doing this course will not qualify you to work as an art therapist*
Requirements
- Requirements
- Art materials e.g. visual diary/drawing paper, scissors, medium size paper plate, magazine, oil pastels/crayons, coloured pencils, pen, markers etc). NB: Art materials are optional. Basic counselling skills would be advantageous but an open and curious mind is a must!