(Oxford) Combined Diploma : Art Therapy and Psychology

New (Nov 2024) case studies on:
Bullying v abuse
Grief
Developmental cycle
The dynamics of dysfunction
Remember: This course includes a manual especially written for June 2024.
This is quite a long course.
Remember that this course is:
Lectures on Art Therapy and Psychology (of course)
An Art Therapy workbook
Art Therapy Exercises
Educational Announcements about Art Therapy
Discussions in the Q/A about the Art, Art Therapy and other exercises
In other words not JUST a bunch of lectures on Art Therapy!
Section 1 includes:
The relationship between Art Therapy and Psychology
Stress reduction and relaxation
Processing Trauma and Grief
Promoting emotional resilience
Building self esteem and confidence
The integrative approach
Cultural and symbolic significance
Children and Art Therapy
Section 2 includes:
Art Therapy is explained and then a number of mental illnesses are explored:
Eating disorder
Paranoia
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar Affective Disorder
PTSD
OCD
(
Note:
this course should not be seen as 'treatment' rather 'exploration of the possible impact of Art Therapy'. Always consult a medical professional.)
We look at how Art Therapy can be of help to those who have been diagnosed as suffering from such illnesses. But remember: Art Therapy (especially on an online course) is not a diagnostic tool. It is used to explore causes and reduce symptoms.
Ideally such therapeutic activities are carried out by a qualified, experience Art Therapist.
Throughout the course the emphasis is on WORK (this is a course, after all) and DISCUSSION - and having some fun along the way!
Please note also that lectures are added to the course on a fairly regular basis - so make sure you keep checking on your own progress (you have Lifetime Access) but also the resources available. Do not RUSH the course. Ideally you would watch a lecture, try the art therapy exercise, consider your thoughts during the process and then post in the Q/A. Reflective questions are often supplied with the exercise.
Also make sure you often check the Educational Announcements.
Note:

A new section was added in December 2022 explaining what could be done with the course + your own Art work + the comments of others + reflections.
Who this course is for:
All who are interested in mental illness
All interested in improving wellbeing
Those curious about the science behind Art Therapy
Everyone willing to try something new