New Project
Good evening,

I hope you are well. I am just writing to let you know that we are currently accepting and processing applications for the Principles of Art Therapy Certificate course which will begin in Leixlip in January 2021. This is a very exciting initiative between The Children's Therapy Centre and CIT Crawford College of Art & Design. The Principles of Art Therapy Certificate (formerly Art Therapy Certificate Foundation Course) is a QQI level 8 (10 credit course) comprising of two 5 credit assessed modules. This course provides an opportunity to explore Art Therapy within a group setting. Each module students will participate in experiential workshops with qualified arts therapists. A variety of approaches to the process of Art Therapy will be introduced through workshops, lectures and seminars. Many of the places have already been filled, so if you are interested it is best to get your application in sooner rather than later.

  • Each course module is themed around a key principle of the art therapy process. Online lectures will explore how the process works in a range of contexts, and with clients of various ages, from Psychiatry, Probation, Palliative Care, Education, to Learning Disabilities. Topics vary from year to year.
  • Workshops, delivered by qualified, registered arts therapists, will provide participants with experience of a range of different approaches to facilitating a group; directive, theme-based, non-directive etc.
  • Seminars offer opportunities to ask questions and discuss ideas with visiting and course tutors.
  • Participants are required to complete a couple of written assignments and keep a personal journal throughout the course.
A QQI level 8 Principles of Art Therapy Certificate is awarded by CIT on successful completion of the course. (Special Purpose Award)

Course Fee €1,450 (Including application, registration and exam fees)

Course Schedule
In response to Covid-19 restrictions the structure of the course for 2021 has been revised so that the lecture will be online on the Tuesday before the associated experiential sessions on the Sunday.
Provisional Course dates

Tues 12th & Sun 17th Jan 2021
Tues 2nd & Sun 7th Feb 2021
Tues 23rd & Sun 28th Feb 2021
Tues 16th & Sun 21st March 2021
Tues 13th & Sun 18th April 2021
Tues 11th & Sun 16th May 2021
Tues 1st & Sun 6th June 2021
Sun 20th June 2021

Tuesdays: 7.15pm– 9pm Online Lecture
Sundays: 9.30 – 12 Experiential Workshop 1
12 – 1pm Lunch break
1pm – 3.30pm Experiential Workshop 2
3.30 – 4pm Tidy up, Tea/Coffee Break
4pm – 5.15pm Seminar, Feedback, Reflections

Venue
Our Lady’s Nativity Parish Centre, Old Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare. Free car parking, and accessible by bus (66 & 66B) and train (Louisa Bridge Station).

You can find full details and the application form here https://childrenstherapycentre.ie/our-qqi-certified-courses/

Have a great weekend!
Siobhán

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