Foundations in
Therapeutic Art Facilitation
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
-- Pablo Picasso
Features
... The programme is fully online, allowing students to learn at their own pace and at their own time. There are no fixed physical or online group classes, so students of all levels can participate without the pressure of having to accommodate other students.
100% Online Flexible Learning
... Each item in the course is explained in detail in terms of its theoretical basis, principles of application, and application of artistic techniques, and is practised with case examples and self-reflection, so that students can master the theory and practice, and be able to change and develop their own skills when applying the course after graduation.
Emphasis on Both Theory and Practice
... The course covers the theory, ethics and case studies required for professional application. Upon completion of the course, students will have the knowledge, integrity and confidence to perform safely and effectively in non-clinical settings (e.g. community centres, schools and care institutions). Students can become "Therapeutic Art Facilitator".
Career Orientation Content
... The programme is based on the Tharros 5-Season Learning Model. This framework is designed to guide students through the different stages of learning - from the assimilation of foundational knowledge, to critical reflection, to practical application and personal integration - ensuring that students' online learning is both deep and transformative.
Original Multivariate Learning Model
... The exercises in the course are based on real-life cases and self-reflection. They teach the analysis and application of cases, enhance students' self-confidence and skills in helping others, and at the same time promote reflection to improve one's own life. The course is especially suitable for teachers, social workers, activity/group instructors, art enthusiasts, emotionally disturbed people and their carers. *** Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) ***
Help Yourself, Help Others
... All content is available in either English or Chinese, and students can change the language at any time on the learning platform interface.
Bilingual Options: English and Chinese
Programme Structure
2 Core subjects + 7 Elective subjects
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Each subject covers different developmental stages and needs of the target group, helping you to understand the psychological needs of different people and how to guide them.
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Students must start with AP2101. After completing this foundation subject, you may take the other core and elective subjects in any order.
Flexible study arrangements
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Students will be given a free preview of the first module for the first time and will pay for the remaining modules only after they have completed the preview.
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Payment of tuition fee by subject, no need to pay all tuition fee at one go.
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You may choose one or two subjects at random and complete the 2 core + 2 elective programme certificate requirements only after you are sure if they are suitable for you.
40 learning hours per course
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Each subject consists of five modules, each with 8 hours of study, including reading, watching, listening, thinking, art-making, and writing.
Subject Descriptions
AP2101
Art Facilitation for Emotions and Trauma
This essential introductory course lays the foundation for your entire learning journey. It not only explores the psychological underpinnings of human emotions and trauma but also establishes a robust ethical framework, enabling you to guide creative work safely and responsibly.
AP2112
Art Facilitation for Adolescents
This course explores the unique neurological and psychosocial landscape of adolescent minds—whose values differ from those of children yet are not yet fully aligned with those of adults. We shall critically examine challenges such as self-image construction, motivation, peer dynamics, rebellion, and the re-emergence of childhood trauma.
AP2122
Art Facilitation for in Christian Spirituality
This course adopts a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model to explore spirituality as a unique and vital dimension of human experience. Participants will examine the intersection of theology and psychology, analyse the historical development of spiritual perspectives, and consider how religion can serve as both a resource and a potential source of conflict.
AP2102
Art Languages and Expression
This course delves into diverse modalities ranging from traditional painting mediums to contemporary emerging materials. You will explore how the tactile qualities of different art materials—such as the fluidity of pigments—become active participants in psychological processes.
AP2113
Art Facilitation for Geriatrics and End-of-Life Care
This course examines psychological transitions from retirement to the end of life, including considerations for caring for individuals with neurocognitive disorders such as dementia. Additionally, it covers grief counselling and existential reflection, guiding participants to assist older adults in exploring themes of mortality and the meaning of life.
AP2131
The Art of Imperfection: Transformation of Life
This course is a therapeutic journey designed as a countercultural intervention against the maladaptive perfectionism prevalent in modern society. It serves as psychological balm for the anxiety and alienation bred by fast-paced urban living.
AP2111
Art Facilitation for Children
This course analyses the unique developmental trajectory of children (aged 0 to 12), examining the interplay between emotional, cognitive and artistic development. Participants will learn to adopt a child-centred perspective, scrutinising how dysfunctional family dynamics and parenting practices influence early psychological formation.
AP2121
Art Facilitation for Autism
This course guides participants in understanding how individuals with autism perceive and process the world. We shall explore the development of autistic traits and their specific emotional needs. Participants will learn to utilise art as a non-verbal bridge, bypassing communication barriers while respecting each person's unique limitations to open pathways for connection.
AT2132
Introduction of AI-Assisted Art and Introspection
This course explores the potential of AI as a tool for psychological insight from a human-centred perspective. Designed specifically for individuals without a technological background, it redefines AI as a 'digital mirror' rather than a substitute for human creativity—a projective medium capable of externalising complex inner narratives.
