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Good afternoon,

I hope you are well. I am just writing to let you know that we have finalised the schedule for our 2022 Principles of Art Therapy Certificate course which will begin in Leixlip in January 2022. This is a very exciting initiative between The Children's Therapy Centre and CIT Crawford College of Art & Design (MTU). 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)

Lectures take place online on the Tuesday before the associated experiential sessions on the Sunday.
Tuesday: 7.15pm– 9pm Online Lecture

Sunday: 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).

Provisional Course dates

Tues 18th Jan 2022: Orientation
Tues 1st & Sun 6th Feb 2022
Tues 1st & Sun 6th Mar 2022
Tues 22nd & Sun 27th March 2022
Tues 19th & Sun 24th April 2022
Tues 10th & Sun 15th May 2022
Tues 31st May & Sun 5th June 2022
Tues 14th & Sun 19th June 2022
Sun 3rd July 2022

You can find full details and the application form here

Best wishes,
Siobhán

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