Course description
This online course will provide you with the core principles of art and music therapy, instruct you on implementing these therapeutic approaches, and delve into potential future developments in this field.
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Training Course Content
Unit 1: Foundations of Art Therapy
- Introduction to Art Therapy
- The Psychology of Art Therapy
- Transforming Image Into Substance
- Art Therapy Research Approaches
Unit 2: Art Therapy in Practice
- How Is Art Therapy Used in Medical Practice
- Innovation in Art Therapy
- Treating Psychological Disorders With Art Therapy
- Benefits of Art Therapy
Unit 3: Techniques and Exercises in Art Therapy
- Collage
- Photography
- Painting
- Sculpting
Unit 4: Introduction to Music Therapy
- Introduction to Music Therapy
- The Psychology of Music Therapy
- How Can Music Be Therapeutic?
- Why Do We Respond to Music?
Unit 5: The Practice and Application of Music Therapy
- The Importance of Listening
- Compositional Music Therapy
- Improvisation Music Therapy
- Recreative Music Therapy
Unit 6: Research, Medicine, and Future Directions in Music Therapy
- Utilising Music Therapy in Medicine
- Increasing Access to Quality Music Therapy Services
- Seeking Out Trained Professionals
- Becoming a Music Therapist
Course delivery details
You may be a coach, teacher, therapist, counsellor, mental health worker, social worker, or simply someone who wants to learn more about the benefits of art and music therapy. This online course will help to strengthen your understanding of the foundations of art and music therapy, learn how to put these therapies into practice, what techniques and exercises are involved in art and music therapy, how to apply these therapies, and explore what the future direction of art and music therapy could be.
This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.
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