St. Anthony's Friary, #85, Hosur Road, (Near Madiwala Check Post), Bangalore-560095
ART THERAPY
Admissions Open
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ART THERAPY
Offered by IIPR in - association with ANTIDOTE MENTAL HEALTH
Course overview : The program's curriculum will include history and theory of art therapy; practice or techniques in art therapy; practical application of art therapy in a variety of treatment settings such as a mental health institute, educational institute, or a private practice; understanding of group art therapy, as well as counseling methods and skills; standards of practice in the art therapy field. Art therapy is a type of psychotherapy that utilises art and artistic mediums to help people explore their thoughts and emotions in a unique way. The idea behind this type of therapy is to use art as a primary means of communication, something that can be useful for those who find it difficult to verbalise their feelings. Being practical and using physical objects, such as paintbrushes and paper, often helps people to feel more connected to the world around them; (by use of art) standards of practice in the art therapy field.
Learning Outcome : The participants will learn to understand drawings and interpretations of drawings and what to look for in drawings to achieve the task of understanding client's world better. They would have a broad introduction to art therapy, based on which participants would have opportunity to experiment the use of arts for human transformation and emotional healing so that they can synthesize their personal experience with conceptual learning.
General Information
- Certification - Certificate is issued by Indian Institute of Psychology and Research (IIPR), Bangalore, on successful completion of the program by the candidate.
- Minimum required attendance for successful completion of the course is 80%
- The criteria for assessment vary for each certificate programme; candidates requested to check the course contents and assessment criteria for each.
- Admission fee varies for each Programme. Fee details are given along with details of each programme.
- Criteria for admission to the programme : Personal interview
- The Course will be conducted only if there are a minimum of 10 participants. If not the course fee paid will be completely refunded.
- Once the course commences Cancellation of Enrollment and Refund of Admission fee paid will not be entertained.
Eligibility : This course is suitable for Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Teachers, School Counsellors and anyone interested in Art Therapy or graduate in any stream of studies.
Last date to apply - 1 day before course commencement
Course commencement -
Batch 1 - January 10th 2026
Batch 2 - May 23rd 2026
Batch 3 - October 17th 2026
Class Timings : Saturdays - 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm (online)
Course Duration : Total 50 hours of online classes - 4 hours/week, approximately 3.5 months
Course Fee : Rs. 30,000/- for Indian citizens
Rs. 60,000/- for NRI candidates
Venue : Online classes
Classes Conducted by:
Dr. Anuradha Kabra
PhD in Psychiatry, M.Phil., MA Gold Medalist. Her educational background is exemplary, bringing along wide experiences from prestigious institutes like BHU, CIP, NIMHANS, Manipal Hospital, and Apollo hospital . She had obtained her masters in Psychology and M. Phil with a final crowning of her academic career in Psychology from Banaras Hindu University where she was awarded her Ph. D in Psychiatry. Her professional career reached its nadir when she was made a Fellow of American Psychological Association and her license to practice in the state of New York, USA is an added asset for us to look at a person exposed to international practices. She is skillful, trained and competent with a wide variety of populations. She has been practicing for the last 20 plus years. She strives to work with people in a holistic manner and environment. Enhancing and encouraging mental, physical, and spiritual well being, while keeping in mind quality of life issues, and to help educate people on Wellness.
Dr. Anupama Bajaj
PhD in Psychology | M.Sc. in Psychology | Art-Based Therapist | Wellness Coach. Counselling and Behavioural psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience in supporting individuals across all age groups. She integrates evidence-based therapeutic modalities with creative, experiential approaches to help clients achieve meaningful emotional and behavioural change. Her work is rooted in patient-centred care, where each treatment plan is customised using clinically validated assessments and an integrative therapeutic framework. She specialises in helping clients navigate complex emotional challenges, trauma, and behavioural patterns with compassion, clarity, and scientific rigour. She is widely recognised for her expertise in mental health evaluation and psychological assessments, as well as her specialised work as an ADHD coach. She is known for her empathetic presence, clear therapeutic guidance, and ability to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel deeply seen, supported, and empowered to transform their lives.
Teaching Pedagogy: Case studies, discussions, online resources, projects, role plays etc.
Interested candidates, please contact the Office of Admissions, IIPR
Mr. Joseph Praveen. D / Mrs. Archana / Mrs. Shruthika
Office of Admissions, IIPR
email: office.admissions@iipr.in
Phone: 080 41217484 / 41307111 / +91 7022619130