This course is an excellent opportunity to gain foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in various arts therapies, preparing you for further study or simply broadening your understanding of therapeutic practices in the arts.
It serves as an introduction to art, music, drama, and dance movement therapy, collectively known as arts therapies or arts psychotherapies. Arts therapists use creative processes within therapy to promote emotional, psychological, and social well-being. These professionals are trained at the Master's level, earning the necessary licensure to practice and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and/or UK Council for Psychotherapy.
While this introductory course does not provide licensure to practice as an Art, Music, Drama or Dance Movement Therapist, it offers comprehensive information and practical experience in each of the different arts therapies. You will explore one therapy per day over four sessions, or you are able to book sessions independently.
Course Schedule:
– 9 November 2024 - Art Therapy
– 18 January 2025 - Music Therapy
– 15 March 2025 - Dance Movement Therapy
– 10 May 2025 - Dramatherapy
Individual day sessions are £140 per day or as a block booking for all four days at a discounted rate of £500.
Location: Edge Hill University, Dance Studio, Arts Centre
Time: 10:00 - 16:00 (arrival at 9:30)
What to Expect:
– The training will be led by qualified and highly experienced arts therapists.
– No prior experience in the specific art forms is required.
– You will engage in experiential learning activities.
Comfortable clothing is recommended to facilitate movement and ease during practical sessions.