Art Therapy Certificate Programme
AT2113
Art Therapy for Aged
and Thanatology
Eldercare does not limit to physical rehabilitation treatment only. As life expectancy rises, the importance of psychological wellbeing of elderly is not negligible. One experiences various losses starting from retirement, including identity, functioning, connection, etc. In light of such, this course intensively introduces the psychological changes across stages from retirement to death, including people with dementia. Students will learn to use art to improve the psychological wellbeing of the aged people in face of countdown to life, such that they can live a beautiful life with dignity in twilight years. Course content covers the essential distinction of needs between male and female elderly, allowing you to acknowledge the gender difference in performing art therapy for them. Besides, this course introduces the psychological need of caregiver in facing the close one getting through the above stages, and bereavement art therapy after the death of close ones as well. It helps students to reflect on the meaning of life.
Course Objectives
Geriatric Psychology
Acquire knowledge about the psychological changes and needs for different stages from retirement to death.
Elderly Art Therapy
Identify the function and application of art interventions in different stages, in order to enhance the psychological wellbeing of the elderly and their caregivers.
Bereavement Therapy
Understand the bereavement psychology of facing death of a loved one, as well as the corresponding art therapy direction.
Self-Review & Adjustment
Deepen self-understanding and reflect on meaning of life through reprocessing personal growth experiences, introspection, and art creation.
Date & Time of Course Commencement:
11/4, 18/4, 25/4/2024,
2/5, 9/5, 16/5, 23/5, 30/5/2024,
6/6, 13/6/2024
Thursdays 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Tentative date of commencement of next class:
To be confirmed
