Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Holistic Training Institute DMCC is the only provider of an accredited Holistic Integrated Arts Therapy in UAE.
Gain the professional skills, industry knowledge, and confidence to build a rewarding holistic career.
Internationally Industry Accredited Training Graduates can use the letters Mbe.HICATprac. after their names and can gain professional insurance
The perfect combination of holistic healing therapies and creative arts.
Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages.
This evidence-based therapy trains graduates to use a variety of creative modalities including art-making, dance, sculpture, drama, music, sound therapy, storytelling, meditation, and holistic counseling skills to guide clients in recognizing and overcoming trauma and limiting beliefs in an empowering, respectful, and highly effective way.
The blend of science and hands-on creativity makes this course extremely popular with a wide target audience and attracts people who want to develop a heart-centered career with a respected qualification and an effective set of modalities in a fast-growing industry.
Graduates can pursue their career in Holistic Art Therapy & Holistic Counseling.
You can work with schools, governments, corporates. You can work as a freelancer, offer group workshops, teach courses or classes, one-on-one sessions, group sessions.
You may seek collaboration in holistic healthcare centres, wellbeing clinics, health clubs, natural therapies centres and retreats, gymnasiums, community centres, etc
You can work in specialized areas like, stress management, mental, emotional and physical healing, anxiety, grief, relationships and more. You can work with children, teenagers, adults, & seniors.
You can offer various modalities such as painting, drawing, music, sculpting, sandplay, creative writing, role play, drama, story telling, dance and movement.
This course is recognized by the International Institute of Complementary Therapists, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine, the International Association of Therapists, and the Complementary Medicine Association. These industry associations all have an excellent global reputation and a rigorous screening process.
We are very proud to have their stamps of approval. Our graduates can join the IICT, IAOTH, IPHM, and the CMA and get professional practitioner insurance.
Graduates will receive two valuable certificates. These certificates attest to the quality and global recognition of the education you received with us.
Associations
Our graduates can join four international associations and have their qualifications recognized in 39 countries around the world.
Insurance
Our graduates can get professional insurance and work legally in 39 countries.
Resources and After Care
We provide ongoing support and resources to help you build your holistic career, including guidance with marketing to help you attract clients and grow your well-being business.
Lifetime Discount
Graduates will get lifetime discount at The Holistic Training Institute DMCC and a FREE Supervision Workshop every month
Holidays and study breaks are available and will be discussed and agreed upon collectively.
High support with regular optional live classes via Zoom (and recordings to watch for when you cannot attend).
Regular live Zoom Masterclasses allow you to dive deep into the various topics in each module.
Graduates can join the following organizations:
- International Institute of Complementary Therapists.
- Complementary Medical Association UK.
- Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapists Association.
- International Meditation Teachers and Therapists Association International.
- Practitioners of Holistic Medicine UK.
- International Association of Therapists.
Practical Topics Covered include:
- Tactile Therapy – Sculpture, Clay, Sand Play & Environmental Art Making
- Art Therapy – Paint, Watercolor, Pencils, Charcoal & Oil Pastels
- Music – Tribal Rhythms & Medicine Drums
- Dance & Movement Therapy
- Storytelling & creative writing
- Role Play & Drama Therapy
- Sound Therapy
Theory topics covered include:
- The cause & effects of stress
- The mind/body connection
- Physiology of the brain
- Left brain/right brain
- Unconscious beliefs and mental patterns
- Exploring emotions
- History of art therapy
- Creative therapies & health
- Why creative art therapies are effective
- Creative art therapies as emotional healing
- Creative art therapies for recovery & rehabilitation
- Art & developing intuition
- Drawing from within
- Colour & emotions
- Sound, vibration & the body’s cells
- The creative process
- Art Appreciation
- Interpretation & Diagnosis
- Compassion & non-judgment
- Learning Styles
Theory topics continued:
- Personality types
- Managing groups
- Supporting clients
- Working with PTSD
- Working with anxiety disorders
- Working with grief & loss
- Working with children
- Working with depression
- Working in medical settings
- Developing community arts projects
- Meditation for every day
- Meditation in action through art
- Meditation with music and movement
- Gratitude & art journaling
- Holistic counseling skills for creative arts therapists
- Networking & referring
- Ethics, safety & professionalism
- Setting up your own practice
- Creating a specialized practice
- Resources, materials & equipment
- Marketing for creative arts therapists
- Legalities, insurance, and Joining associations
This course is perfect for people wanting to develop a sustainable new career. It is also highly valuable to teachers and healthcare workers who want to expand their skill set.
Suitable for all ages over 18 years, including mature-age students.
No previous experience or qualifications are required.
No artistic ability is necessary.
6 months
Once a week classes
Onsite or Online
