(Oxford) Combined Diploma : Art Therapy and Psychology

Remember: This course includes a manual especially written for October 2023.

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.