Learn how art, music, writing, singing, drama and craft therapies can improve psychological health and aid recovery from illness or injury in this creative arts therapy course.
The Certificate of Creative Therapies is an online course that will teach you how to use a variety of creative therapies to help people maintain psychological and physical health after injury or illness.
In this creative arts therapy course, you will also discover therapies that improve physical ability. Knitting, for example, is an ideal creative outlet for those with osteoarthritis as it keeps mobility in the hands.
On completion of this course, you will have a solid foundation knowledge on how to optimise physical and mental health through creative therapies.
Course Structure
Unit - Creative Therapies
Unit 1 – Scope and Nature of Creative Therapies
- What are creative therapies?
- Who can benefit from participating in creative therapy?
- Caution should be taken with some clients
- Benefits
- Scientific evidence
- Preparing for creative therapies
- Giving instructions
- Different learning styles
- Planning for choice
- Options for a response
- Improving creativity
- Health and safety
- Insurance
- Selling your craft
- After creative therapy
Unit 2 – Counselling skills
- Counselling skills – soler
- What is art therapy?
- What clients benefit from art therapy?
- Scientific evidence
- Art therapy techniques
- Art therapy with children
- Playdough
- Candle making
- Therapeutic photography
- Colouring books
- Painting by numbers
- Doodling
Unit 3 – Crafts therapy – fibre and paper crafts
- What is craft therapy?
- Scientific evidence and historical anecdotes
- Therapeutic benefits
- Crafting examples
- Knitting, ceramics and quilting
- Decoupage, embroidery
- Sewing, crochet, macrame
- Origami, tie dying and batik
- Confidentiality and data protection
Unit 4 – Model making
- The skills required in model making
- Model building
- Wood working/carpentry
- Interior design
- Light, space, textures and patterns
- Colour, line, form
- Furniture and objects
- Sculpting
- Building renovation and building blocks
- The benefits of model making and building crafts
- Risks
- Working with individuals
- Creativity and the individual – find their creativity
- Exploring different types of craft
- Using technology
- Cultivate expertise
Unit 5 – Music Therapy and Singing Therapy
- What is singing therapy?
- Therapeutic benefits and scientific evidence
- What is music therapy?
- Music therapy techniques and methods
- Receptive music therapy
- How does music therapy work?
- Silence
- Dementia and singing and music therapy
- Working with groups
- Talking to groups
- Organising sessions
Unit 6 – Psychotherapeutic writing
- What is writing therapy?
- Hiding the pain
- Therapeutic benefits
- Examples of writing therapy
- How it works
- Example of psychotherapeutic exercise and writing
- Be positive
Unit 7 – Psychodrama, dance and music therapy
- Non-verbal communication
- Classification of non-verbal communication
- Haptics, proxemics, occulesics
- What is drama therapy?
- The aims of drama therapy
- Working with different groups
- Therapeutic benefits and scientific evidence
- How drama therapy works
- Projective play
- Acting out
- Reunion and puppetry
- Dance and movement therapy
- Scientific research on DMT
- How DMT sessions work
- DMT and regulating emotions
Unit 8 – Reminiscence therapy
- What is reminiscence therapy?
- Individuals who benefit from reminiscence work
- Neurocognitive deficits
- Neurocognitive disorders (NCD)
- How does reminiscence therapy work?
- Therapeutic benefits and scientific evidence
- Reminiscence work tips
- Reminiscence work and other therapies
Assessment
When you study with Australian Online Courses you will be assessed using a competency-based training method. Competency-based training focuses on a learner’s ability to receive, respond to and process information to achieve a competency result. As such, skills-based and knowledge assessments are geared towards attainment to meet industry-defined standards.
Assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, including short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 50 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
While printed materials are not available for purchase, PDF copies are available for download and self-printing for this program.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Counselors
- Creative Therapists
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