Arts Therapy Courses

Foster self-expression. Embrace Healing.

What is Arts Therapy?

Arts therapy presents an exceptional approach to healing, reaching diverse groups of clients across all ages, abilities, and challenges. It is particularly beneficial for those who may find it challenging to engage in more traditional ‘talking therapies’. This includes children, adolescents, trauma survivors, individuals with disabilities, those with language difficulties, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

3 Myths About Arts Therapy

Myth 1: Arts Therapy is like an art class

Truth: Although Arts Therapy often results in the creation of art, it is different from an art class in both purpose and result. Arts Therapy uses art as a tool for reaching therapeutic goals. The focus of Arts Therapy is not to learn to make art or to create beautiful products, but to use the artistic process to facilitate healing and self-awareness.

Myth 2: Arts Therapy is for artists

Truth: Arts Therapy does not require any artistic skill or experience. In therapy, we use art as a process to affect change and growth There are no judgements about the artistic quality of the work, and there is no “right” or “wrong” way to make art in Arts Therapy. Unfortunately, many people have been told sometime in their lives that they are bad artists or that they can’t draw. While this may be an important thing to discuss in an art therapy session, it will not impact your ability to participate and benefit from Arts Therapy. People with little or no art experience often find Arts Therapy freeing and insightful.

Myth 3: Arts Therapy is just for kids or people who can’t communicate

Truth: Arts Therapy is a useful therapeutic tool for any age. Art is a powerful way to engage kids, teens, adults, and seniors in an expressive and transformative process. Kids are often very receptive to Arts Therapy, as they are drawn to the opportunity to be creative and problem solve without words. But while Arts Therapy can be a powerful way to work with people who find verbal communication difficult or impossible, it is not limited to those populations. In fact, verbal processing of the Arts Therapy experience can be an important part of the process. Art Therapists are skilled in adapting the therapeutic process to whatever age, needs, and abilities the client brings.

Studying Arts Therapy

Be Career Ready

Prepare for a career in arts therapy through experiential learning and personal development. Through supervised placement, you will gain practical skills, relevant industry experience, and build professional connections as part of our arts therapy courses.

Learn From Expert Academics

Our dedicated Ikon academics are specialists in arts therapy. They will provide a personal and meaningful education, drawing from extensive practical experience to empower you for your future career.

A Hands-On Journey to Empowerment

You’ll get your hands dirty literally in our comprehensive arts therapy courses as you roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in a dynamic blend of innovative psychology subjects with a practical and physical arts program. Be prepared for a journey of self-discovery as you help others build confidence and resilience.

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