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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 2025
Batch 2 - May 23rd 2025
Batch 3 - September 13th 2025
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/-
Venue : Online classes

Classes Conducted by:

Ms. Anuradha Kabra -
Ph.D in Clinical Psychology/psychiatry, M.Phil., MA Gold Medallist.
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 Clinical Psychology and M. Phil with a final crowning of her academic career in Clinical Psychology from Banaras Hindu University where she was awarded her Ph. D in Clinical psychology and psychiatry. Her professional carrier 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 a skilful clinician, trained and competent with a wide variety of populations. She has been practicing evidence based clinical psychology for last 20 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.

Ms. Anupama Bajaj -
Ph.D in Psychology and Art Therapy, M.Sc. in Psychology, and Diploma in Counselling Skills with a specialization in Child & Adolescent Counselling, and Couples & Family Counselling. She helps people overcome their personal barriers to self-growth, by confronting, challenging, and possibly changing, their own beliefs, perceptions and stereotypes, to catapult themselves into a faster and more fulfilling orbit of personal growth. She also has extensive experience working with children and adolescents as a school counselor for many years. Anupama is certified Art Therapist who has been using art therapy with proven success in varied clinical population. She is certified trainer for? Life skills for adolescence? from NIMHANS and has been a corporate trainer for last 10 years.

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