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Overview of Art Therapy Course
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas Merton
Art Therapy Course provides structured Art Therapy Training to help learners understand how creative expression can enhance emotional wellbeing, mental health, and personal development. Through this training, learners explore how art can give individuals a voice for emotions, thoughts, and experiences that are difficult to express verbally, combining creativity, psychology, and reflective practice to promote self-awareness and healing.
As awareness of mental health grows globally, the need for skilled professionals in expressive therapies continues to increase. This course covers art therapy principles, mindfulness techniques, creative processes, and therapeutic applications, preparing learners to support people of all ages across various personal and professional settings.
Our CPD-accredited Art Therapy Training offers flexible online learning, expert guidance, downloadable resources, and a globally recognized certificate upon completion. Learners gain professional knowledge, confidence, and the skills to apply art therapy methods effectively, making a meaningful impact on emotional expression, personal insight, and overall mental wellbeing.
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Description of Art Therapy Course
This Art Therapy Training course introduces learners to the core principles of using creativity as a therapeutic tool. Moreover, it explains how art-making supports emotional awareness, reflection and communication. Therefore, learners gain a clear understanding of how art therapy contributes to mental wellbeing and emotional growth.
In addition, the course explores mindful creativity, reflective writing, drawing techniques and therapeutic applications across different populations. It also highlights ethical awareness and professional roles within art therapy practice. Furthermore, by completing this course, learners develop strong foundational knowledge that supports progression into creative therapy-related roles or further study.
Curriculum Overview
Module 01: Introduction to Art Therapy – This module explains what art therapy is and how creative expression supports emotional wellbeing.
Module 02: Art Therapy, Psychology and Neuroscience – This section explores how brain function, psychology and creativity are interconnected.
Module 03: Creative Therapy and Art Therapy Practice – This module introduces learning frameworks and approaches used in creative therapeutic settings.
Module 04: Mindful Creativity: Colour and Creation – This section explains how mindfulness and creative processes work together in therapy.
Module 05: Art Therapy Techniques and Applications – This module covers commonly used art therapy methods and their therapeutic purposes.
Module 06: Mindfulness in Art Therapy – This section explores how mindful awareness enhances creative therapeutic engagement.
Module 07: Drawing and Reflective Writing – This module examines drawing and written reflection as expressive therapeutic tools.
Module 08: Art Therapy for Children, Adults and Families – This section explains how art therapy adapts to different age groups and family contexts.
Module 09: Illness, Wellbeing and the Role of the Art Therapist – This final module explores therapeutic support during illness and outlines the professional role of an art therapist.
Certificate of Achievement
After completing the final exam, you’ll receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from NextGen Learning — a recognised credential that strengthens your CV.
Digital Certificate: £9.99
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QLS Endorsed Certificate of Achievement
Upon completing the course, you can order a QLS-endorsed HardCopy Certificate titled “Diploma in Art Therapy (QLS Level 4)”.
- £89 for addresses within the UK. Please note that delivery within the UK is free of charge.
Endorsement
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) has endorsed this course for its high-quality, non-regulated training. This UK-based organisation reviews and approves learning programmes, and their endorsement confirms that the course meets strong quality standards.
Who Is This Course For ?
Individuals interested in creative and expressive therapies
Learners exploring art therapy training pathways
Mental health and wellbeing support workers
Education, care and community professionals
People interested in art therapy jobs or related roles
Requirements of Art Therapy Course
Career Path for Art Therapy Course
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Art Therapy Assistant – supports creative therapeutic activities and client engagement.
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Creative Therapy Support Worker – assists individuals through expressive therapeutic methods.
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Mental Health Support Worker – applies creative approaches to emotional wellbeing support.
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Wellbeing Programme Assistant – supports therapeutic creativity initiatives.
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Art Therapy Support Practitioner – assists in structured art-based therapy programmes.
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FAQs - Art Therapy Course
Yes, this course provides a CPD-accredited certificate upon completion.
Yes, learners receive round-the-clock support throughout the course.
Art therapy uses creative activities to help people express emotions, reduce stress, and improve mental wellbeing.
You usually need a recognised postgraduate degree in art therapy. CPD courses help build foundational knowledge.
Is art therapy available on the NHS?
EMDR treats trauma by processing distressing memories, while art therapy supports healing through creative expression.
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Introduction to Art Therapy | |||
| Introduction to Art Therapy | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 02: Art Therapy: Psychology and Neuroscience | |||
| Art Therapy: Psychology and Neuroscience | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 03: Art Therapy in Practice | |||
| Art Therapy in Practice | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 04: Creative Therapy | |||
| Creative Therapy | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 05: Mindful Creativity: Colour and Creation | |||
| Mindful Creativity: Colour and Creation | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 06: Art Therapy Techniques and Applications | |||
| Art Therapy Techniques and Applications | 00:34:00 | ||
| Module 07: Using Mindfulness in Art Therapy | |||
| Using Mindfulness in Art Therapy | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 08: Drawings | |||
| Drawings | 00:35:00 | ||
| Module 09: Reflective Writing | |||
| Reflective Writing | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 10: Art Therapy for Children | |||
| Art Therapy for Children | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 11: Art Therapy for Adults | |||
| Art Therapy for Adults | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 12: Art Therapy for Family | |||
| Art Therapy for Family | 00:33:00 | ||
| Module 13: Illness and Art | |||
| Illness and Art | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 14: The Art Therapist | |||
| The Art Therapist | 00:20:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Art Therapy | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Art Therapy | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Art Therapy | 00:00:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
| Order Your QLS Certificate | |||
| Order Your QLS Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
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