In the art therapy program, you will become learn about basics of Art Therapy and its
practical application with hand on activities.

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1. Art therapy Introduction
a. History of art therapy and description
b. Art therapy myths and statistics
c. Emotions and felt sense in body
d. Projective tests in art therapy

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2. Drawing and painting
a. Mediums and application
b. Abstract and figurative drawing
c. Understanding imagery in drawings
d. Children’s drawing

3. Clay work in art therapy
a. Clay qualities benefits and therapeutic application
b. Clay work as a mindfulness-based practice
c. Moulding and changing clay to explore complex events

4. Poetry, storytelling, journaling and post card usage
a. Bilateral writing
b. Morning journal practice
c. Journal diary with photographs and drawings
d. Collage
e. Poetry

5. 3D and photography in art therapy
a. Overview of art therapy history and the role of 3D materials.
b. Psychological impact of tactile and physical creation in therapeutic settings.
c. Introduction to key materials used in 3D art therapy: cardboard, textiles, wool,
in emotional processing and self-exploration
d. Photography in art therapy

6. Mandalas for healing the self.
a. Introduction to Mandalas – Explore the cultural, historical, and psychological
significance of mandalas in healing practices.
b. Drawing and Designing Mandalas – Develop skills in creating mandalas using
symmetry, freehand techniques, collage
c. Creating Mandalas for healing the body

7. Nature based expressive art
a. Introduction to eco-therapy and the connection between the natural world and
creative expression.
b. Hands-on activity: Creating simple sculptures and compositions from found
natural objects.
c. Explore the symbolism of seasons and natural cycles in therapeutic art-
making.
d. Walking or circle meditations

8. Neurographica
a. Catharsis
b. Neuromandala
c. Neurosketching
d. Neuropotraits

9. Guided drawing
a. Language of guided drawing
b. Female shapes
c. Male shapes
d. Drawings to release difficult emotions

 

10. Practical art therapy:
a. Client meeting
b. Outline of key mental health issues
c. How to plan a workshop with a group or institutional settings
d. Where and how to find art directives for different groups
e. Future considerations to dive deeper into art therapy

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Logistics:

• Cost: Rs 15,000

• Time- As per mutual convenience per week online and offline in Delhi

• Duration : 2 hours per week (Homework assignment on own time)

• Certification of course completion is provided.

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Contact:
Monica Kapur
Phone : 9650743338
Email: monicakapur108@gmail.com