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Online therapeutic art course

Arts Therapy Course with option of CPD Accreditation and Diploma


Renaissance Life Therapies of Harley Street London

Summary

Price
£200 inc VAT
Or £66.67/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
20 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Access until course completion
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Number one Art therapy course provider in the UK and USA with over 100,000 students worldwide. Lifetime access to the courses including updates and all resources with 365 days real life tutor support. Fully accredited diploma course by the CPD Standards Office.

Be part of a private online sharing gallery, created exclusively for students enrolled in my art therapy courses. You’ll be able to share your artwork, as well as your personal journey using art therapy and receive help, support and encouragement from your classmates.

Option of accreditation (this three course bundle has the option of gaining three accredited diplomas as well as a total of 30 hours of CPD / CE credit.

Fully Accredited Therapeutic Art Course

This fully accredited Therapeutic Art Course: With the option of 10 hours of CPD Credit.

Therapeutic Art Training self paced online Therapeutic Art course, Therapeutic Art for everyone is split over four sections.

In section one, we begin with an introduction into Therapeutic Art for everyone.

We gain an understanding of what exactly Therapeutic Art is, including the different types of Therapeutic Art in existence.

We also gain an understanding of what an art therapist is and the role they play providing Therapeutic Art.

Also covered in section one, are art essentials and everything you need to know about art materials.

Therapeutic Art COURSE SYLLABUS

Section 1. About Therapeutic Art

Introduction to this Therapeutic Art course – Therapeutic Art For Everyone

1.1 – What is Therapeutic Art?

1.2 – Different Forms of Therapeutic Art

1.3 – What is an Art Therapist

1.4 – Art Materials

1.5 – Therapeutic Art Essentials

Section 2. Therapeutic Art and Self Exploration

2.1 – Introduction to section 2

2.2 – Vision board

2.3 – Spontaneous image diary

2.4 – Scribble drawing to unwind

2.5 – Your emotions wheel

2.6 – Paint your emotions

2.7 – Affirmation cards

2.8 – Write yourself a love letter

2.9 – Writing your pain a letter

2.10 – Paint a self portrait

2.11 – Our inner and outer self

2.12 – Self soothing images folder

2.13 – Explore your deeper feelings

2.14 – Meditative painting

Section 3. Art For Pure Enjoyment

3.1 – Introduction to section 3

3.2 – Creating Mandalas

3.3 – Zentangles

3.4 – Drawing with pen and ink

3.5 – Still life drawing in pencil

3.6 – Classic still life drawing

3.7 – Contour drawing

3.8 – Pencil shading techniques

3.9 – Create your own pencil shading guide

Section 4. Therapeutic Art for Family Bonding

4.1 – Introduction to section 4

4.2 – Accessing your inner child

4.3 – Face painting: Clown

4.4 – Face painting: Tiger

4.5 – Chalk and string

4.6 – Working with fabrics

4.7 – Create a head using clay

4.8 – Make your own piñata

4.9 – Creative writing

BENEFITS OF TAKING ONE OF OUR ONLINE COURSES INCLUDE:

You automatically become a member of the online learning community of the Training Academy of Renaissance Life Therapies.

Full access to our LMS (learning management system)

Lifetime access to your online course, including all updates and new course material

Interaction with other members of our online learning community

The course also comes with full support from the course creator.

The course is self paced with a lifetime of access to our private learning system and can student can determine how long it takes them. It can take as little as a week or as much as 6-8 months depending on the student and how much time they wish to dedicate to their studies.

CPD ACCREDITATION

I am delighted to be able to offer you formal certification, awarded by the CPD Standards Agency, which is a globally recognised body. In addition to a diploma, you will also receive 10 CPD hours as credits.

If you would like this to be arranged, there is a standard flat fee of £9.99 to cover administration costs. For this, you will receive a diploma certificate, as well as your professional CPD certification, and 10 hours of CPD credit.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

Course media

Description

Fully Accredited Therapeutic Art Course

This fully accredited Therapeutic Art Course: with the option of 10 hours of CPD Credit.

Therapeutic Art Training self paced online Therapeutic Art course, Therapeutic Art for everyone is split over four sections.

In section one, we begin with an introduction into Therapeutic Art for everyone.

We gain an understanding of what exactly Therapeutic Art is, including the different types of Therapeutic Art in existence.

We also gain an understanding of what an art therapist is and the role they play providing Therapeutic Art.

Also covered in section one, are art essentials and everything you need to know about art materials.

Therapeutic art and self exploration is the subject content of section two

We begin with an introduction into this section and the activities contained within.

Some of the activities in this section include, creating your very own vision board and spontaneous image diary.

A great stress reliever is the scribble drawing to unwind, a simple exercise but very effective in realising calm.

Drawing and colouring your emotions wheel and painting your emotions. Two great ways of visually recognising how you are feeling.

Affirmation cards are a brilliant way of reminding you how great you are.

Write yourself a love letter, is a cool exercise for identifying and recognising your unique positives.

Writing your pain a letter, is a very cathartic exercise for addressing many issues.

Learn to look at yourself positively by painting a self portrait.

Our inner and outer self is a very thought provoking exercise for understanding why we act a certain way with different people.

Create a self soothing images folder that you can look through whenever you need comforting.

There are also exercises to help you explore your deeper feelings. Meditative painting is a form of active meditation and brings all the benefits afforded by more traditional types of meditation.

Art for pure enjoyment is the subject content of section three

Section three begins with an introduction into these more traditional methods of creating and enjoying art.

Exercises in this section include:

Mandalas (Sanskrit word meaning circle) are beautiful designs that are so much fun to create and colour.

Zentangles are a great way of creating art, whenever you have a free moment. Whether you are on a train or in a waiting room, Zentangles are a great way to make the most of your time.

There are exercises for drawing with pen and ink, classic still life drawing using chalks and still life drawing in pencil.

There are also some basic activities in this section that can be used in other areas of your art work. For example, contour drawing and pencil shading techniques. Learn how to create your own pencil shading guide, a fantastic exercise to complement the pencil shading techniques exercise.

The final section in this Therapeutic Art course, Therapeutic Art for everyone is section four, therapeutic art for family bonding

This section is great to enjoy with the whole family. As well as creating art to enjoy, art is a great tool to use with children who may be experiencing bullying or trauma.

Following an introduction to therapeutic art for family bonding, there are some practical activities including:

Accessing your inner child, an exercise in reaching a non-judgemental state in order to freely express yourself through the art you create.

Get creative with face painting – we show you how to do the perfect clown and tiger face.

Learn to create your own masterpiece using simple materials, such as coloured chalks and string. We’ll also look at ways of using left over fabrics and get creative using clay. Have a go at making your own piñata, a really fun practical activity from creation right through to demolition (if you can bear to).

The final exercise in this section is creative writing. A brilliant way of expressing your feelings, through all the different characters you invent from your imagination.

Therapeutic Art COURSE SYLLABUS

Section 1. About Therapeutic Art

Introduction to this Therapeutic Art course – Therapeutic Art For Everyone

1.1 – What is Therapeutic Art?

1.2 – Different Forms of Therapeutic Art

1.3 – What is an Art Therapist

1.4 – Art Materials

1.5 – Therapeutic Art Essentials

Section 2. Therapeutic Art and Self Exploration

2.1 – Introduction to section 2

2.2 – Vision board

2.3 – Spontaneous image diary

2.4 – Scribble drawing to unwind

2.5 – Your emotions wheel

2.6 – Paint your emotions

2.7 – Affirmation cards

2.8 – Write yourself a love letter

2.9 – Writing your pain a letter

2.10 – Paint a self portrait

2.11 – Our inner and outer self

2.12 – Self soothing images folder

2.13 – Explore your deeper feelings

2.14 – Meditative painting

Section 3. Art For Pure Enjoyment

3.1 – Introduction to section 3

3.2 – Creating Mandalas

3.3 – Zentangles

3.4 – Drawing with pen and ink

3.5 – Still life drawing in pencil

3.6 – Classic still life drawing

3.7 – Contour drawing

3.8 – Pencil shading techniques

3.9 – Create your own pencil shading guide

Section 4. Therapeutic Art for Family Bonding

4.1 – Introduction to section 4

4.2 – Accessing your inner child

4.3 – Face painting: Clown

4.4 – Face painting: Tiger

4.5 – Chalk and string

4.6 – Working with fabrics

4.7 – Create a head using clay

4.8 – Make your own piñata

4.9 – Creative writing

BENEFITS OF TAKING ONE OF OUR ONLINE COURSES INCLUDE:

You automatically become a member of the online learning community of the Training Academy of Renaissance Life Therapies.

Full access to our LMS (learning management system)

Lifetime access to your online course, including all updates and new course material

Interaction with other members of our online learning community

The course also comes with full support from the course creator.

The course is self paced with a lifetime of access to our private learning system and can student can determine how long it takes them. It can take as little as a week or as much as 6-8 months depending on the student and how much time they wish to dedicate to their studies.

CPD ACCREDITATION

I am delighted to be able to offer you formal certification, awarded by the CPD Standards Agency, which is a globally recognised body. In addition to a diploma, you will also receive 10 CPD hours as credits.

If you would like this to be arranged, there is a standard flat fee of £9.99 to cover administration costs. For this, you will receive a diploma certificate, as well as your professional CPD certification, and 10 hours of CPD credit.

Who is this course for?

Everyone and anyone who might be interested in this field of counselling or to use it as a self help model. Lots of my past students, have now gone on to assist art groups in hospitals and schools.

Also for people wishing to invest in CPD Credits as this course comes with the option of 10 hours of CPD Credit.

Requirements

All of our accredited courses are fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you’re using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation.

Career path

The course can lead to Therapeutic Art and holistic therapy careers as well as counselling. Ideal for people who wish to work in a creative capacity as a support / care worker.

Also for people wishing to invest in CPD Credits as this course comes with the option of 10 hours of CPD Credit.

Questions and answers


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Satvinder asked:

Hi If I purchase this course how do I purchase the Diplomas certification for £9.99

Answer:

Hi Satvinder. Simply email us and we'll invoice you. Kind regards, RLT

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KarenPTA asked:

I'm enquiring on behalf of a young adult with additional needs. Do you have a standard 'materials list' that I can cost into her main programme?

Answer:

Hi Karen. Just the basics, pencils, coloured pencils, acrylic paints (water based), coloured pens and plenty of paper. Kind regards, RLT

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Andrea asked:

Are there written assessments/questions to do online?

Answer:

Hi Andrea. There's plenty of activities to take part in but not essential that you do them all. They're not graded or scored. To be eligible for accreditation you just need to complete the course Kind regards, RLT.

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Angie asked:

Hello Is there a Certificate of Achievement at the end of the course apart from the Diploma? Thanks

Answer:

Hi Angie, Yes there is a free computer generated document :-) Have a great evening, RLT

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Morgan asked:

Does this course involve video call?

Answer:

Hi Morgan. This course is an online, self paced, meaning you can study when and where you like. Support is via email. Kind regards, RLT

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Andrea asked:

is there a hard copy of the course available or is it all accessed via online??

Answer:

Hi Andrea. Although this is an online course, there's many activities and exercises that are downloadable. Kind regards, RLT

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Angela asked:

How many CPD do you need to be a therapist

Answer:

Hi Angela. Training to become a therapist can take upwards of seven years and will vary considerably depending on where you are in the world. There really is no set route as there are so many different factors to take into consideration, such as existing qualifications, experience etc. What I advise students to do, is to have a look online at universities that might be offering courses of this nature and speak to them directly as they will be able to confirm for you what their requirements are

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kay asked:

I am dyslexic can I still complete the course also I think I have started this course before if so where do I log on

Answer:

Hi Kay. Yes you can. If you've already purchased the course, please email us so we can look into this for you? Kind regards, RLT

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Jenny asked:

I know I cannot entitled myself as art therapist, can u give me some ideas wt to entitled on my name card?

Answer:

Hi Jenny. You can still provide arts therapy classes, all you can't do is interpret another's work. Kind regards, RLT

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Crystal asked:

I know after studying this course, I'm not an art therapist. However, will I learn all those common art assessment and healing skills? Or just some

Answer:

Hi Crystal. You will certainly gain a great insight into art therapy. Kind regards, RLT

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Art therapy asked:

Are you accredited learners as I can't find you on the approved gov. Website. I'm a qualified teacher and want expand my skills

Answer:

Hi. Yes we are accredited with the CPD Standards Office. If you go to their website and search for providers, just enter Renaissance Life Therapies and you'll find us listed. Kind regards, RLT

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Atri Das asked:

Hey, was wondering is the course paper based or do we have videos for the same?

Answer:

Hi Atri Hope you're keeping safe and well :-) All of our courses are video based learning along with downloadable resources. All of which you have a lifetime access too and the option of gaining accreditation and a diploma. Hope you have a wonderful evening RLT

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Jasmin asked:

How do I pay for this course and enrol as I tap the add to basket and nothing happens except the amount of courses goes up each time?

Answer:

Hi Jasmin. Please contact reed.co.uk support and let them know you're having issues purchasing our art therapy course. We have extended the discount so you can still get it with the 95% discount applied. Kind regards, RLT

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Jasmin asked:

Hi do I need to download material as I do not have access to a printer?

Answer:

Hello Jasmin. It's not essential to download activities/exercises etc (as a lot of the material is for a convenient way of getting started). You can still do the activities, but if there's anything you think you just have to download, you can walk into a library/local store etc whereby you can use the printer facilities for a minimal charge. I hope that helps and have a great day! Kind regards, RLT

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Alison Gordon asked:

I didn’t know how to access the course material ? Can you explain what I needed to do please ?

Answer:

Hi Alison. Certainly we can, if you could email us, we'll be able to help you straight away. Kind regards, RLT

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Daron asked:

Hi I purchased this course and wasn’t contacted by anyone on how to start the actual course can someone please help

Answer:

Hi Daron. Certainly we can, if you could email us, we can look into this for you. Kind regards, RLT

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Natalia asked:

Hello. I would like to ask do some exam is including in this course?

Answer:

Hi Natalia. There's no exams to take, to be eligible for CPD accreditation and diploma, you just need to complete the course. Kind regards, RLT

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Crystal asked:

Which art therapy course can get all those basic client assessment n healing skills!? Coz there's a lot different art therapy from yr organisation

Answer:

Hi Crystal. All the information about our courses are in the descriptions. Most of our courses are designed for self healing and many of the exercises provide therapy through the process. Kind regards, RLT

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May asked:

I paid for the art therapy course, and I saw u guys got different art therapy online courses. Which course i can see the whole picture???

Answer:

Hi May. You'll have to email us so we can give you the information? Kind regards, RLT

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Mimi asked:

I just paid for the course, how to open it? Thanks!! ??

Answer:

Hi Mimi. Could you email us please? Kind regards, RLT

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CHING SUM asked:

Is this a diploma course?

Answer:

Hi Ching Sum. The course is fully accredited with the CPD Standards Office. On course completion, you're eligible for CPD accreditation and diploma. Kind regards, RLT

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Ceci asked:

chapters/ lectures will be out weekly? Or I can open them anytime? Wts the time limited how long for this course? Wts the time schedule ?

Answer:

Hi Ceci. The course is self paced and you have lifetime access, so you can study as much or as little as you like. Kind regards, RLT

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Cc asked:

So is a diploma certificate? Or just written as art therapy course?

Answer:

Hi. Sorry, but could you elaborate a little please? Kind regards, RLT

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2488lw asked:

Hi, I am currently looking into training as an Art Therapist. I was wondering if this course leads directly to a career in Art Therapy? thank you

Answer:

Hi there. Unfortunately there's no quick route to becoming an art therapist. Training can take up to seven years depending where you are in the world. This is a short online course but it will give you an idea of the subject and CPD accreditation is available as an optional extra. I hope this helps and we wish you much success. Kind regards, RLT

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Sandra asked:

Hi I am very interested in your courses and would like to do a few. But I have heard such bad feedback, I was wondering if you could resure me?

Answer:

Hi Sandra I'm not sure what you could be referring to? We are the number one arts therapy course provider in the UK and USA, with more than 120,000 students. We constantly receive five star reviews, so as I say, I'm not quite sure what you could be referring to? Perhaps you have got us confused with another provider. Kind regards RLT

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Louis Nguyen asked:

Hello. The lectures in this course are only reading materials or talking videos? Thank you

Answer:

Hi Louis The course is made of short videos as well as a number of downloadable resources. You have a lifetime access to the course material including the videos, as well as being invited to be part of a private online community where you can share your artwork and personal journey with your classmates. Hope that helps

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pam asked:

Hi! I purchased the art therapy course. But how do I log onto the course? Thanks!

Answer:

Hi Pam. If you could email me at the address I sent you the course details I will be able to help you :-) Regards, Libby

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Becky asked:

Hi there what support is offered in terms of studying and completing the course assignments? Is there specific websites/ books to support research ?

Answer:

Hi Becky Thank you for your question. Email support is offered 7 days a week, along with a lifetime pass to the course and you'll have access to an exclusive private online group with your other classmates. Assignments are completed in your own time at your own pace as the course is self directed and can be fitted in around existing commitments that students have. Hope that helps Kind regards

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Rebecca hancock asked:

Hi there, with this course once completed does it provide an art therapy diploma certificate? Kind regards

Answer:

Hi Rebecca The course comes with a certificate of completion and the option of a CPD Accreditation certificate. The diploma is not a formal qualification, more of a recognition of Continued Professional Development. It will not entitle you to work as an art therapist. Hope that helps Renaissance Life Therapies

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