Learning Outcomes

Concepts of Art Therapy

Art Therapy Techniques

Beneficiaries of Art Therapy

Lesson Summary

This module introduces the concept of art therapy and discusses some of the important figures in the development of art therapy. You’ll be introduced to the key types of art therapy, including individual and group therapy. You’ll learn about art therapy techniques and their applications.

Course Assessment - Introduction to Art Therapy

Learn the benefits of art therapy and how to use it to improve patients’ mental health in this free online course.

Introduction to Art Therapy

Art therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses art as a form of communication between the therapist and the patient to treat a wide range of mental health conditions. In this psychotherapy course, we explore the concepts and practices of art therapy to help you engage in therapeutic art activities with your clients. We provide the skills you need to confidently work with clients of all artistic abilities in a variety of settings.

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