Art Therapy
Certificate Programme
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
-- Pablo Picasso
AT2101
Art Therapy for
Emotions and Trauma
This course is the fundamental of the Art Therapy Certificate Course. It introduces what art therapy is, and how therapeutic effect can be attained through art creation. It also allows you to acquire basic understanding toward common negative emotions and trauma-related psychology. You will learn about the psychological mechanisms behind different emotions and trauma; and learn to use art as therapeutic intervention in accordance as well. This course looks into anxiety, depression, anger, self-blame, disappointment, and post-traumatic responses. More importantly, this course helps you to have personal adjustment, walk through past issues, and regulate own emotion through self-reflection, such that positive psychological wellbeing can be upheld.
Course Objective
Emotion Psychology
Understand the process of emotions and trauma, and learn about the psychological mechanisms involved
Art Therapy Introduction
Learn the basic techniques and application methods of art therapy
Connection by Art
Enhance sensitivity to human nature and learn how to connect with others through art
Self-Review & Adjustment
Reflect on own life to make positive adjustment with the aim of enhancing the ability and motivation to help others
