Certification in Art Therapy for Children - Fully Accredited

This IAOTH, UK accredited certificate course in Art Therapy for children will enable you to understand and help kids who might be struggling with mental health issues such as Stress, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, ADHD, grief etc. Art therapy and color therapy / colour therapy for kids have proven positive effects on children’s mental health.

This concise programme is designed, keeping in mind that you may not have any prior knowledge about paediatric art therapy, and you want to learn it despite your busy schedule. So, we have tried to avoid jargon as much as possible and simplified concepts and terminology for you.

In this course, you will learn:

• Introduction to Art Therapy
• Developmental Stages in Children’s Art
• Symbols and Themes in Children’s Artwork
• Assessing Emotional Well-being Through Art
• Essential Art Materials and Tools
• Creating a Safe and Inviting Space
• Safety Considerations
• Drawing and Painting Therapy Techniques
• Sculpture and Clay Therapy Techniques
• Digital Art Therapy Technique
• Art Therapy for Toddlers and Preschoolers
• Art Therapy for Elementary School-Aged Children
• Art Therapy for Pre-Teens and Adolescents
• Art Therapy for Emotional and Behavioral Issues
• Art Therapy for Trauma and Crisis Intervention
• Art Therapy for Special Needs and Disabilities
• Art Therapy for Grief and Loss
• Structuring Sessions
• Themes and Directives
• Open-Ended vs Directive Approaches
• Documenting Progress in Art Therapy
• Confidentiality and Ethical Considerations
• Art Therapy for Children – Case Studies
• Engaging Parents and Siblings in Art Therapy
• Group Dynamics in Art Therapy
• Community Projects and Collaborative Art

This programme is accredited, and this Udemy course is recognized for certification by Virtued Academy International, an autonomous institute, under the Virtued Society, incorporated under the act 21, 1860 of the Government of U.P., India. Validity & Utility of the training is conditionally in conformity with the Constitution of India, and the laws of the land under Article 19 1 G. Virtued Academy International provides continuing education for individuals interested in self-development and students should contact the IAOTH, UK for registration/ accreditation and relevant local authorities for the scope of practice.