Learn how art therapy improves mental health and wellbeing through creativity in this free online psychotherapy course.

Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can help people battling with high levels of emotional stress or profound psychological pain. The profession of art therapy is thriving like never before as patients may benefit from therapies that blend artistic expression with psychological theory to help their patients enhance their mental health and wellbeing. Art therapy can be combined with cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions, though their effectiveness may vary depending on each patient and their specific mental condition.

Art therapy professionals are highly valued as psychotherapists. This course provides the therapeutic skills required to work in this field and help patients heal through creativity, whether you are new to art therapy or want to refresh your skills. We deliver a well-rounded training programme and go through the basic concepts of art therapy before offering examples and hands-on training to help you use those concepts to help clients achieve mental wellness. 

This course provides a foundational understanding of art therapy and its underlying psychological theories. These concepts help patients to confront their concerns and recover mentally and emotionally. We explain how to conduct art therapy sessions and modify treatments to meet the needs of a wide range of patients. Art therapy offers an inspiring opportunity to touch lives and improve your patients’ mental and emotional health. Sign up to learn how to harness the power of creativity to improve mental health through art therapy.