Art in Mental Health: A Foundation Course in Art Therapy
Course
In Exeter
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Exeter
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Class hours
64h
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Duration
2 Semesters
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Start date
Different dates available
Students will gain an awareness of the uses and value of Art Therapy along with a general understanding of the theory which underpins it. Suitable for: Previous courses have proved effective, enjoyable and of interest to artists, teachers, play workers, carers, social workers, arts & health workers, occupational therapists, nurses, counsellors, psychologists, doctors, alternative therapists, students of all ages and many disciplines and anyone curious about the subject of visual art as therapy who is wanting to understand more about effective creative working. A significant number of students are funded by their workplaces to attend.
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About this course
Previous courses have proved effective, enjoyable and of interest to artists, teachers, playworkers, carers, social workers, arts & health workers, occupational therapists, nurses, counsellors, psychologists, doctors, alternative therapists, students of all ages and many disciplines and anyone curious about the subject of visual art as therapy who is wanting to understand more about effective creative working.
Applicants should be over eighteen with a good understanding of English.
No particular qualifications are required to apply except for an open minded attitude and an interest in art making. The student group is generally diverse in its skills, qualifications, ages and experience and this is actively welcomed.
A Completion Certificate with confirmation of the 64 taught hours Continuing Professional Development is awarded at the end of the course to students with over 55% attendance.
Applicants are asked to complete an application form. They are also asked for some additional information about themselves, including their current and previous work experience, reasons for applying and details of any current arts and/or health practice.
All applicants are invited to a meeting with one of the course tutors. This is NOT an interview, but an opportunity to ask any questions and to ensure that the course is offering what the applicant is expecting.
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Subjects
- Art Therapist
- Psychotherapy
- Art
- Writing Skills
- Mental Health
- Painting
- Creative techniques
- Group dynamics
- Counselling Psychology
- Jung and Jungian sand tray
- Art in Mental Health
Teachers and trainers (2)
Karen Huckvale
Tutor
Karen Huckvale is an artist/photographer with many years experience as an Art Psychotherapist working in NHS Child & Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) and assertive outreach. She is a supervisor registered with the British Association of Art Therapists; a Trustee and treasurer of Arts & Health South West.
Malcolm Learmonth
Tutor
Malcolm Learmonth is Senior Art Psychotherapist at the Creative Therapies Service in Exeter. He is Chair of the Trustees for the Self Heal Association; a Council Member and Arts & Health lead for the British Association of Art Therapists . A member of the Mental Health Foundations Arts, Creativity and Mental Health Initiative he contributes to the development of the arts in health nationally.
Course programme
Additional information
Art in Mental Health: A Foundation Course in Art Therapy