Art Therapist Course
——Healing oneself, healing the world……

The power of art itself,
It can dispel the chaotic emotions in the heart,
Become rhythmic and orderly.
——American musician Stephen Sondheim
In the current situation of being carried by information and coexisting with multiple emotions,
Art, as a channel and path, often relies on rich and delicate individual perceptions as clues,
Initiate the connection, mutual interaction, and dialogue between people and the living environment,
And annotate the relationship between people and society, providing inspiration and nourishment for people's daily lives.
So, what kind of sparks will be ignited when art is integrated into psychotherapy?

What is art therapy?
Which groups of people are suitable for art therapy?
How to systematically learn art therapy?
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What is art therapy?
In the past, art therapy was often assumed to be primarily based on painting, originating in the United States,
Founder Margaret Naumburg is not only a psychologist, but also an educator and artist,
She said, 'People's free artistic expression is a symbolic language.',
Provided more analyzable information for psychotherapy. ”
As she said, not everyone can express the problems that bother them in detail and depth.
Art therapy can provide opportunities for nonverbal expression and communication,
Compensated for the shortcomings of psychological therapy centered on language communication.
Therapists assist in the entire process of art therapy,
Thus:
Strengthening people's ability to express themselves and reflect on themselves,
Improve and understand interpersonal relationships;
Helping people find a suitable way to cope with the pressure they face
Physiological and psychological trauma or social challenges;
Guide people in a supportive and safe environment,
To achieve self growth and change through the use of various artistic materials;
Explore people's nonverbal communication and creative abilities.
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The healing principle of art therapy
There are currently two main perspectives on the "principle of action" of art healing:
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The process of creation has the ability to repair
Creation brings satisfaction, emotional release, and changes people's negative thoughts.
For example, the use of clay, color powder, and pigment itself has a soothing effect.
The process of creation will increase the serotonin levels in the brain,
This substance can combat depression and trigger a 'relaxation response',
Reduce heart rate and respiratory rate to relieve stress.
02
Artworks have symbolic significance
Compared to the creative process, consultants pay more attention to the work itself,
Because the work is an expression of emotions, such as joy, contradiction, and conflict.
Consultants and visitors explore completed works together,
Explore emotional changes or psychological states in communication.
For visitors: under the guidance of a counselor,
Visitors use artistic media for self creative artistic expression,
Further explore one's inner emotional world to alleviate inner conflicts,
Promote self-awareness and learn to relieve stress.
For consultants, through art therapy,
Counselors can not only help visitors express their emotions more freely
Emotions and needs, seeing through the traumas and problems that are troubling oneself,
And it can also discover the root cause of the problem, find a way to cure and cultivate.
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Which groups of people are suitable for art therapy?
Is it necessary to have a 'disease' in order to engage in art therapy?
The answer is of course negative.
Everyone needs a space
To vent the psychological confusion caused by the obstacles and obstacles encountered in life.
In China, people tend to label and limit "treatment",
When you hear 'treatment', it feels like going to the hospital to see a doctor and 'cure the disease'.
Actually, 'art therapy' is just a proprietary term,
Through long-term theoretical and practical research, our ancestors gradually refined the healing properties of art,
Emphasis was placed on studying this healing property, which gradually developed into a system.
Therefore, the healing power of art applies to everyone,
It can also help solve some specific psychological disorders,
Specifically, it includes:
Children (3-14 years old):
Lack of concentration, adaptation problems caused by changes in learning or living environment
Emotional problems, social barriers, learning disabilities, eating disorders, fear
Divorce of parents, single parent families, excessive behavior or other behavioral problems
ADHD, autism, psychological trauma, etc;
Teenagers (15-19 years old):
Depression, self harm, rebellious mentality, academic pressure
Addictive behavior, antisocial behavior, adaptability issues, social disorders, etc;
Adults (20-65 years old):
Emotional problems caused by drug abuse, addiction, and work stress
Anxiety, mental health issues, fear, childhood trauma, loss, etc;
Elderly people (over 66 years old):
The anxiety, stress, loneliness, and lack of happiness caused by the increase in diseases
Communication barriers, interpersonal tension, remarriage issues, feelings of powerlessness, death anxiety, etc;
Partner relationship issues:
Conflicts, lack of understanding, lack of communication, extramarital affairs, sexual issues
Loneliness, sadness, trust issues, economic problems, etc;
Family relationship issues:
Economic issues, communication difficulties, conflicts and contradictions
Trust crisis, parent-child relationship, mother-in-law daughter-in-law relationship, etc;
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How to learn art therapy professionally and systematically?
In response to the expectations of the students, the Holy Mercy Academy and the Healing Academy,
Based on the core curriculum framework of the art therapy education system in Europe and America,
Integrating years of domestic practical experience in the field of creative arts,
Comprehensively upgrade the course architecture, course content, and learning support,
Developed the 'Art Therapist Course'.
This course is a brand new system upgrade based on the foundation,
From the ethics and theory of art therapy to the understanding of media and how to apply them in practice,
The learning experience has a qualitative improvement.
Core theme, more complete structural framework
Even with zero foundation, one can learn!
Some people feel that they lack artistic talent or artistic ability,
I am very resistant to activities that contain the word 'art' or stay away from them,
But in fact, humans have potential.
Firstly, it is essential not to engage in self doubt.
Zero foundation is not a disadvantage in the field of art therapy,
Even more so than those who have received professional art training,
More receptive to various forms of artistic healing,
Because they have no constraints on painting or creative skills.
You can learn through the compulsory modules here 👇
✅ The 'historical development' and 'systematic theory' of art therapy, establishing a more comprehensive cognitive system
✅ The "practical techniques" and "application principles" of art therapy can both heal oneself and help others
✅ The "ethical standards" and "development plans" of art therapists, establishing the values of art therapy
Our lives follow some simple truths
——We all long to create things and freely express ourselves,
To be seen by the surrounding world and establish a connection with it.
Our worldview and theoretical framework are influenced by humanistic psychology
Inspiration from multiculturalism, feminism, as well as visual, contemplative, and creative arts.
We believe that by unleashing our unique creative potential and personal strength,
Everyone can utilize their innate wisdom,
Establish harmonious, lasting, and satisfying relationships with oneself in both family and work.

Regarding the therapist
Therapists are an emerging industry that has emerged under the trend of social development,
They not only focus on people's physical health, but also on their mental and energy states,
They not only heal others' bodies and minds, but also cultivate their own bodies and minds.
Both emphasizing self-cultivation and saving lives, crossing people's wise destiny,
Fully integrate the mission of educating people through moderation and serving the public into work and life,
Awaken self-healing ability, spread health, live out health,
Bringing people a healthy, happy and beautiful life is such a wonderful undertaking.
What is healing?
Healing is not a cure,
But rather a way to truly face oneself,
Seeing the emotions and limitations brought to us by past life experiences,
And then return to a natural and happy state of life.
This process of transformation is healing.
Healing can be a process of releasing emotions;
Healing can be the process of receiving love through touch;
Healing can also be a process of healing wounds
……
Healing is not the transmission of knowledge,
But rather the exchange of intangible spiritual energy,
So don't be so tense in your mind, take it easy, slowly,
Your feelings will inexplicably improve,
A profession that saves people first, saves hearts first, and crosses people first, crosses oneself first,
A reverence for heaven and earth, following nature,
A profession with spirit, culture, and energy.
Therapists,
It's about cultivating oneself well,
And in the best possible condition,
The highest energy,
The ultimate wisdom,
From the depths of the soul,
Go give warmth and accompany others
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