Introduction to Theory and Practice of Art Therapy: Learning from Images
The course will begin with the introduction to art and therapy, it will introduce various ways to processing by artworks and help participants to make sense of images through art making. This introductory course is designed to combine the theory of art therapy, concept of psychology and to create hands-on learning experiences, including basic counseling skills, and also directive approach in working with art makers.
Course Description
Participants will develop awareness within themselves and apply this awareness especially when helping others. Understanding the power of image(s) and message(s) embedded in a simple drawing, and sometime image(s) that comes from dreams, will be the major focus in this short course. The trainer will share case examples so that participants can understand the application of art making in this profession.
| Date: | 25 June – 3 July 2010 (4 full days; Fri and Sat only) 4 Sessions (June: 25, 26/ July: 2, 3) |
| Time: | 1.00pm – 5.00pm |
| Venue: | 1 McNally Street Singapore 187940 |
| Pre-Requisite: | None |
Objectives of The Course
At the end of the course, participants will have an overall view of art therapy and also ways of looking at images. They will understand how to approach art (various forms) especially art images/colors
In addition, participants will be able to articulate their own personal impression of art with depth and awareness (not interpretation) and also helping others to see image(s) differently
Target Audience
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Parents/Caregivers |
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Mental health professionals |
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social workers |
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artists |
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general public with an interest in psychology and art making. |
Registration Details
| Fees: | S$500 per participant.
Material to be purchased by participants – approximately $30 to be paid on the first day of class to the instructor. |
| Telephone: |
(+65) 6496 5135 |
| Email: | sharina.salim@lasalle.edu.sg |
