Overview of Courses

Module 1

Foundations, Representational Images, Projective Drawings and the House-Tree-Person Task

In Module 1, we look at how to work with figurative images, how to encourage people to do art and express themselves from a deeper place within, and how to facilitate the unconscious material that becomes conscious for the client. We use the example of a house, a tree and a person, but the learning can be applied to any figurative image.

Module 2

Life Scripts and Schemata Therapy: Change Old Inner Messages

In Module 2, we look at inner scripts (schema) that we carry with us unconsciously and how to change them. We explore different stories and narratives in your life and through a Jungian approach, attempt to reverse unhealthy scripts into healthy ones.

Module 3

Goals: Overcome Obstacles

In Module 3, we explore how our unconscious can assist us in achieving meaningful goals. In this process, we explore which unconscious obstacles may be in the way and how to overcome them by identifying unconscious strengths. The unconscious knows us better than we know ourselves, and it projects both the obstacles in our way and our strengths to overcome them into the image.

Module 4

Sculptures, Theories, Techniques and Systems of Counselling: Advance Communication Skills

In Module 4, we investigate the theory of art therapy, how a good assessment is done, and how to proceed from session to session all the way to discharge. We discuss communication skills which are critical in the work with the unconscious and are very different to general counselling skills. We also look at working with three-dimensional sculptures and how they differ to two-dimensional work in a therapeutic way.

Module 5

Mindfulness, Spiritual Growth and Abstract Art: Uncover Unconscious Material in the Here and Now

In Module 5, we explore how to work in a pneumological way, with abstract images in the here and now. Most importantly, we learn how to do art in therapy with abstract images, rather than just art as therapy. Working with abstract images can be extremely insightful.

Module 6

Jungian Box: Become Authentic and Integrate Traumatic Experiences

In Module 6, we look at trauma work and how to integrate traumatic events, so that the clients feel less overwhelmed and change their focus on things they want to see grow. We also look at how our clients can become more authentic and find meaningful relationships.

Module 7

Neuroplasticity: Change Responses to Triggers through Creative Mind Ordering

In Module 7, we dig deeper into the work with the unconscious and neuroplasticity, as it is especially through the unconscious that we can explore real and meaningful strengths and underlying cognitions to combat triggers in our lives and change the way we respond to triggering situations and people. This module is the most science-based module and has some similarities to CBT.

Module 8

Integrate Arts and Therapy

In Module 8, we explore different art forms like collage, play therapy and sand play therapy that help our clients to explore deeper unconscious needs and healing in a playful way.

Module 9

Group Art Therapy and Mandalas

In Module 9, we explore how to work well with groups as an art therapist and how to make a difference. We also look at mandalas and how to reduce anxieties.

Module 10

Art Therapy for Personal and Spiritual Growth

In Module 10, you are invited to go through several techniques and experience the journey a client takes. This module is personal and offers an experiential, self-healing art therapy path that is multifaceted and spiritual if you’re open to it. We also explore Neurographic Art and the benefits for art therapy in this module.