- Location: Childrens Therapy Centre, TÃr na nÓg, Slievenagorta Ballymore, Mullingar Co. Westmeath Ireland
- Duration: 8 Months
Course details
The aim of the course is to offer an introduction to the basic principles of Art Therapy. For many this introduction may be a step towards training as a qualified Art Therapist, for others it may introduce them to a more sympathetic understanding of the role of art and creativity in therapy, rehabilitation and development work. Each weekend students will participate in experiential workshops with qualified arts therapists. A variety of approaches to the process of Art Therapy will be introduced through workshops, lectures and seminars. The award is a 10 credit, Level 8 Certificate. The course runs one weekend (Friday night and full day Saturday) per month for 8 months.
Crawford College of Art & Design Award delivered by CTC
Dublin October 2015 – May 2016
The Principles of Art Therapy Certificate (formerly Art Therapy Foundation Course) is a HETAC Level 8 (10 credits) certificate comprising of two 5 credit assessed modules. This course provides an opportunity to explore Art Therapy within a group setting. Each weekend students will participate in experiential workshops with qualified arts therapists. A variety of approaches to the process of Art Therapy will be introduced through workshops, lectures and seminars.
For many this certificate course may be a step towards training as a qualified Art Therapist or Play Therapist; for others it may contribute to continuing professional development and serve as an introduction to a more sympathetic understanding of the role of the arts in rehabilitation and development work.
- During the course each weekend is themed around a key principle of the art therapy process. Lectures will be delivered exploring how the process can work in a range of contexts, and with clients of various ages, from Psychiatry, Probation, Pallative Care, Education, to Learning Disabilities. Topics vary from year to year.
- Experiential workshops, facilitated by qualified, registered arts therapists, will provide participants with experience of a range of different approaches to facilitating a group; directive, theme-based, non-directive, etc.
- Seminars offer opportunities to ask questions and discuss ideas with visiting and course tutors.
- Participants are required to complete a couple of written assignments and keep a personal journal throughout the course.
- A HETAC level 8 Principles of Art Therapy Certificate is awarded on completion of the course.
The experiential nature of this course can be emotionally and psychologically challenging. The candidate’s previous life experiences will be explored at interview with this in mind. Applicants should be aware of this. Any concerns can be addressed at interview.
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About Children's Therapy Centre
The philosophy of teaching that is subscribed to at CTC is that the role of the centre is to facilitate the learning of each trainee, that they have a responsibility to each trainee to support their learning, and that it is their job to make it as easy as possible for each trainee to learn as much as possible. they see teaching and learning as two distinct, separate, processes. It is not enough for us to teach; they are responsible for doing so in a way that facilitates their trainees to learn as much as possible, including all essential components of the ctheirse. they believe that they can help each trainee achieve their innate potential by providing an appropriate, theyll prepared and enriched environment. This includes providing a range of learning opportunities, facilities and restheirces, curriculum, supports, suitable trainers etc – a cohesive training package.
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