With a flexible and engaging style, ANTIDOTE’s art therapy training courses and workshops provide explanations of theory; demonstrations of techniques; and practical experiences. The uses of experiential methods support an in depth learning process.

Art therapy Syllabus

 

The program prepares you to combine your love of art and your desire to help others into one creative, inspiring and meaningful career.

Students typically complete the diploma program with six months of part-time study. The diploma program supports a more rounded and in-depth education. These programs are a qualification for people who work, or wish to work, in a professional capacity in the field of art therapy.

The courses are highly experiential, academically rigorous and practice-oriented. They provide a solid theoretical and ethical base upon which to practice as an art therapist.

The courses are suitable for people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds who require greater competency in the skill, knowledge and methodology of counseling as well as the practical application of Art Therapy. The diploma program supports a more rounded and in-depth education. Classes include the following content:

• Theories and Techniques in Art Therapy

• Assessment Techniques of Art Therapy

• Clinical Art Therapy

• Psychopathology

• Art Therapy and Neuro-plasticity

• Child and Family Art Therapy

• Positive and Strength based Art Therapy

• Art Therapy through the Life Span

• Art Therapy and Spiritual Growth

• Group Dynamics and Family Systems

• Group Art Therapy

• History and Systems of Counseling

• Advanced Communication Skills

• Ethics

• Research: Thesis (3000 Words)

• Oral Exams (Diploma Students)