Book via University of Hertfordshire: https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/short/an-introduction-to-art-therapy-online
About the course
A creative and explorative workshop series involving therapeutic art making, group learning and reflection. The series comprises of three day-long workshops over one semester. You may wish to attend one day or the whole series.
This workshop series provides you with an introduction to art therapy through the areas below:
Workshop One
Introduction to Art Therapy: New Growth - This day provides an overview of practices and theories in art therapy
Workshop Two
Introduction to Art Therapy and Mindfulness - This day introduces the integration of art therapy and mindfulness
Workshop Three
Art Therapy – Groups and Widening Circles - This day widens our focus to include groups and systems
You will learn through an experiential process, including self-expression with art materials and sharing in small and large groups. Learning includes taught presentations and discussions. During each session, you will be given support and guidance by the facilitator. Suggested themes will be offered on each day and you can choose to explore.
You will find more details about the content of each workshop below.
Who is this three-day series for:
- These courses are open to anyone over the age of 18 who has an interest in finding out more about Art Therapy and previous experience is not a pre-requisite.
- You may be interested in this area for your own personal development and wellbeing or for professional development.
- As a first step in future training in this area (e.g. Foundation, MA programme)
- Previous participants have included: teachers, care workers, artists, mental health professionals, social workers and counsellors.
- You can sign up for one or all three sessions.
- Information on further training opportunities on our University’s Art Therapy and Wellbeing Foundation course, and/or Art Therapy Masters Professional Training will be provided at the end of each session.
- A willingness to engage in art making is helpful.
You can enrol for one or all three sessions. There is a discounted rate when you enrol for all 3 sessions. NB: Discount is already applied to course price.
What will I study?
Learner hours: 15
Introduction to Art Therapy: Groups and Widening Circles (Online) - Workshop 3
On this day we will be widening our attention, to include groups, communities and systems.
To provide a rich illustration for our learning point the session includes considering an optional theme through art expression of natural networks. This may include mycelium, plant roots, and systems in the animal and plant worlds. (Or you can see what emerges for you on the day). This will include awareness of the personal and collective challenges we currently face, including social and racial injustices and climate crisis. Learning will be through a participatory experience.
Learning Outcomes:
- An introduction to key art therapy theories
- A brief history of the development of art therapy as a profession
- Where art therapists work and with which clients
- Importance of the relationships and therapeutic alliance
- Understanding expressive processes and art making
- Ways to communicate regarding the art image
- Potential benefits of art therapy
- Further resources and reading
- Recommendations for next steps (personal and professional development)
When:
9.30 - 3 pm on Friday 20th June 2025 (online)
Fee:
£150 for one day workshop
£400 for three day series
Book via University of Hertfordshire: https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/short/an-introduction-to-art-therapy-online
