An Introductory Guide to Art Therapy

An introductory guide designed to help students understand the history, methods and techniques of art therapy and vital information needed to integrate them into a holistic approach to achieve positive therapeutic outcomes. Students will learn the following:

• Definition of art therapy

• Brief history and journey of art therapy

• Differing approaches that illustrates a continuum in practice

• Benefits and limitations of art therapy

• Mental illness and art therapy

• Sensory activities

*Please note that doing this course will not qualify you to work as an art therapist*