Art Therapy
Certificate Programme
It takes a very long time to become young.
-- Pablo Picasso
AT2112
Art Therapy for Adolescents
Adolescent stage is an important transitional stage which children grow up and become an independent adult. Stagnation in this stage often lays up troubles in later adult stage. Adolescents gradually get rid of childishness, while their mental set are not completely mature yet. This makes their mindset and world view differ from those of adults and children. This course aims at discussing the possible challenges and difficulties faced by adolescents during development, including self-image, motivation, interpersonal relationship, connection to the world, rebellion, childhood trauma, etc. You will learn to use art to enter their world and echo with them, in attempt to help them regulate themselves, eliminate extreme beliefs, balance ideal and reality, such that adolescent vitality and passion can be restored.
Course Objective
Adolescent Psychology
Acquire knowledge about the developmental psychology of adolescents and enter their world.
Developmental Challenges
Explore on the possible challenges and obstacles faced by adolescents in their developmental process, as well as the causes behind.
Adolescent Art Therapy
Learn about the therapeutic art interventions in helping adolescents to adjust themselves, with the aim to restore their vigor and passion.
Self-Review & Adjustment
Review on own development and life to make positive adjustment with the aim of enhancing the ability and motivation to help others.
