Course content
Course structure
Each class is divided into theory and practice sessions. A great deal of time is spent exploring and participating in the creative arts and a wide variety of meditation styles, including movement meditation, mantra meditation, chakra meditation, guided creative visualisation, mindfulness and zen meditation.
Theory topics
- The cause & effects of stress
- The mind/body connection
- Physiology of the brain
- Left brain/right brain
- Unconscious beliefs and mental patterns
- Exploring emotions
- History of art therapy
- Creative therapies & health
- Why creative art therapies are effective
- Creative art therapies as emotional healing
- Creative art therapies for recovery & rehabilitation
- Art & developing intuition
- Drawing from within
- Colour & emotions
- Sound, vibration & the body’s cells
- The creative process
- Art appreciation
- Interpretation & diagnosis
- Compassion & non-judgment
- Learning Styles
- Personality types
- Managing groups
- Supporting clients
- Working with PTSD
- Working with anxiety disorders
- Working with grief & loss
- Working with children
- Working with depression
- Working in medical settings
- Developing community arts projects
- Meditation for every day
- Meditation in action through art
- Meditation with music and movement
- Gratitude & art journaling
- Holistic counselling skills for creative arts Therapists
- Networking & referring
- Ethics, safety & professionalism
- Setting up your own practice
- Creating a specialized practice
- Resources, materials & equipment
- Marketing for creative arts therapists
- Legalities, insurance and Joining associations
Practical topics
- Tactile Therapy - sculpture, clay, sandplay & environmental art making.
- Art Therapy - paint, watercolour pencils, charcoal & oil pastels.
- Music - Tribal Rhythms, Medicine Drums. Dance & Movement Therapy.
- Storytelling & creative writing.Role Play & & Drama Therapy.
- Sound Therapy.
Day trips
- Trip to a beach (or large sandpit) to explore sandplay
- Visit local aged care facility to share art play with residents
HICAT Course
Entry requirements
Application process
Application process
- Suitable for all ages over 18 years, including mature age students.
- No previous experience or qualifications required.
- Commitment to the tasks
Application process
Application process
Application process
Visit our 'contact us' page to arrange an informal chat
Complete an enrolment form.
You will asked to complete a disclaimer once you have been accepted onto the course.
Study online
Application process
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- 12-month course.
- 20 Modules.
- 10 hours home study per week
- 1 module every 2 weeks (40 weeks).
- Course work submission via on-line platform every 2 weeks.
- 12 weeks of study breaks to be taken at times that suit you.
fully supported by your tutor and peers
fully supported by your tutor and peers
fully supported by your tutor and peers
- Bi-weekly tutor led Teams calls.
- Class Facebook group.
- Book one to one progress review meetings with your tutor.
Materials List
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Materials List
You will be required to purchase a list of basic materials at approx. £200 to support practical activities during the course.
*Materials are not all needed up front and can be purchased along the way. A list of recommended materials will be supplied*
Course prospectus
Connect with Creativity
opening Hours
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Our course is industry recognised
