Course Title                             :      25 Hour Advanced Certificate Course in Art Therapy

Course Description               :

Are you a lifelong learner who strives to expand your knowledge and abilities through continuous learning? Learn all about Art Therapy through this comprehensive Internationally Accredited 25 Hour Advanced Certificate Course in Art Therapy. Keeping that in mind, this online “self-study” course is designed to make you successful by presenting you with this essential knowledge base and skill in this specialized area.

Art Therapy is a powerful, transformative approach that blends creativity and psychology of Art Therapy to foster emotional healing and personal growth. In this Art Therapy course, participants will explore how Art Therapy becomes a channel for self-expression, Art Therapy offers a way to process emotions, reduce stress, and improve overall mental well-being. This Art Therapy course delves into the history and principles of Art Therapy, providing a comprehensive understanding of how Art Therapy is used in various therapeutic Art Therapy settings.

Whether you are brand new to the world of Art Therapy, or you have training and knowledge of the subject to some extent and looking to improve your skills, this comprehensive course can truly help you. By the time you finish the Art Therapy course, you will have a sound grasp of the concepts, theories and techniques used in Art Therapy.

In this comprehensive 25 Hour Advanced Certificate Course in Art Therapy, you will deepen your knowledge and understanding of the importance of using Art Therapy with troubled children, teens and adults and groups as an effective complementary and alternative therapy for healing trauma, anxiety, stress and depression.

Course objectives for this Art Therapy course:

• Understand the Foundations of Art Therapy: Gain knowledge of the history, principles, and ethics of Art Therapy.
• Explore Techniques in Art Therapy: Learn diverse Art Therapy techniques for individual and group settings.
• Apply Art Therapy for Mental Health: Use Art Therapy to address stress, trauma, and emotional challenges.
• Enhance Communication Through Art Therapy: Foster non-verbal expression and therapeutic communication.
• Integrate Art Therapy with Psychology: Combine Art Therapy with psychological theories and practices.
• Facilitate Creative Problem-Solving: Encourage innovation and resilience using Art Therapy.
• Develop Cultural Competence in Art Therapy: Adapt Art Therapy approaches to diverse cultural contexts.
• Evaluate the Impact of Art Therapy: Assess client progress and the effectiveness of Art Therapy interventions.
• Promote Self-Awareness and Growth: Use Art Therapy for personal insight and self-development.
• Prepare for Professional Art Therapy Practice: Build skills and confidence for a career in Art Therapy.

For whom (target group):            University undergraduate students in any discipline, science and health education teachers, paramedical and nursing students and nurses. If you’re considering a future career in health care, wellness, medicine, counselling, social work, special education, child care, psychology and Mental Health science then you may want to consider taking this comprehensive and fast-track online independent self-study Advanced Certificate level course.

Entry Requirements:                         Students and Graduates in any field, Psychology or Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Members of the Clergy, Special Education Teachers, Psychiatric Nurses and other healthcare students or practitioners / professionals and age not less than 21 years, and Fluency of the English language is essential.

Course Duration                      :           4 to 6 weeks (1.0 to 1.5 Months) – part time self-study

Total No. of Study Hours     :           25 Hrs. of Independent Self-Study time

10 Course Modules / Lessons:

Module-1: Introduction to Art Therapy
Module-2: Understanding the Client
Module-3: Art Therapy Techniques
Module-4: Clinical Applications of Art Therapy
Module-5: Special Populations
Module-6: Creative Assessments and Evaluations
Module-7: Art in Therapy vs. Art as Therapy
Module-8: Advanced Techniques and Media
Module-9: Professional Development and Ethics
Module-10: Setting up an Art Therapy Practice

The current 2025 all-inclusive Course Fee for new Students is as follows:

For Non-IMH Students: Rs. 25,000/-

For Previous IMH Students: Rs. 20,000/- (Discounted course fee)

For Overseas / International Students: USD $90

Course fees has to be paid in full by cash, cheque, credit / debit card or via a bank transfer payment.

Final Course Assessment / Evaluation

There are only three separate assignments to be completed at home and submitted to the IMH for evaluation. Once a “pass” grade has been achieved for all three assignments the Advanced Certificate in Art Therapy and course transcript will be awarded to the registered student.

International Course Accreditation-1

This course is fully accredited by the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists (ACCPH), UK

 

 

 

International Course Accreditation-2

This course is fully endorsed and accredited by the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH), Ireland

 

 

 

 

Course Registration / Enrollment

For course registration or further details please email us your request to enroll for this course by attaching your CV or including details of your academic and/or professional qualifications to: imh.colombo.sl@gmail.com