Art Therapy
Join us for Art Therapy to relax and get creative!
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About this event
Explore the healing power of art with this engaging Art Therapy course—ideal for personal growth or a career in mental wellness.
Overview:
Art Therapy combines creativity with emotional exploration—offering a thoughtful route to understanding ourselves and others. This course introduces the foundational ideas behind therapeutic art-making, weaving together psychology, creative methods and structured exercises. You’ll gain insight into how art is used as a reflective medium in therapeutic settings, alongside essential knowledge in neuroscience and mindfulness practices.
Each module gently guides you through core concepts, from psychological theories to expressive techniques and reflective writing. You’ll explore how visual storytelling, colours, symbols and spontaneous creation can support mental health, aid expression, and promote calmness. Whether you’re curious about the benefits of art in wellbeing, looking to enhance your skillset, or simply want a different view on mental wellness—this course makes space for artistic expression to meet emotional clarity.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the psychological roots behind art therapy practices.
- Identify how neuroscience relates to emotional and creative expression.
- Explore techniques used in mindfulness-based art therapy approaches.
- Develop skills in reflective writing linked to therapeutic work.
- Examine various structured and spontaneous art therapy exercises.
- Recognise the role and responsibilities of an art therapist.
Who is this Course For?
- Individuals interested in psychology through creative expression.
- Artists wanting to explore emotional aspects of their work.
- Counsellors seeking creative ways to support clients.
- Teachers aiming to support emotional growth in students.
- Coaches exploring creativity as a tool for wellbeing.
- Wellness professionals adding creative tools to their practice.
- Writers curious about visual forms of emotional expression.
- Anyone looking for personal growth through creative therapy.
Career Path:
- Art Therapist – approx. £33,000 per year
- Wellbeing Facilitator – approx. £30,000 per year
- Mental Health Support Worker – approx. £24,000 per year
- Creative Therapy Assistant – approx. £22,000 per year
- Emotional Support Coach – approx. £28,000 per year
- Workshop Facilitator (Arts & Health) – approx. £26,000 per year
Frequently asked questions
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpting to help individuals express themselves and explore emotions.
Not at all. Art therapy focuses on expression, not artistic skill. It’s about the process, not the final product.
Anyone can benefit, including children, adults, and the elderly. It can support people dealing with stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges.
Guided by a trained therapist, you create art that reflects your thoughts and feelings. This can help you understand yourself better and work through emotional difficulties.