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Integrative Psychotherapy in Theory
Sets the foundation for knowledge and skills in counselling and integrative arts therapy practice. Introduces a comprehensive theoretical framework encompassing person-centred and experiential psychotherapy, Eastern and Indigenous practices and psychodynamic interpersonal therapy originating in the work of Carl Rogers, Eugene Gendlin and significant humanistic-existential and psychodynamic theorists and practitioners.
Integrative Arts Therapy in Practice
Opportunity to apply theory into practice through one-to-one therapeutic interactions with peers. Build and strengthen therapeutic relationships and assist clients in exploring inner experiences using interventions and processes.
Models of Arts Therapy Practice
Focuses on the theory and art making practice of art therapy methodologies. Examines the historical and philosophical foundations of art therapy and studies four models: the expressive therapies continuum (ETC), person-centred (Rogerian) art therapy, analytical (Jungian) art therapy and mindfulness art therapy.
Qualities of Art Making and Arts Media
Invites students to explore the lived experience of the art-maker using a wide variety of art media. Experiment with 2D and 3D art materials, discovering how their unique qualities can create physical and emotional responses in the artist.
Mental Health and Arts Therapy in Clinical Settings
Provides a comprehensive overview of mental health practice and the role of arts therapists in promoting mental health and wellbeing in clinical and community mental health settings. Explores the evolution of mental health concepts, the DSM 5, and the dynamic role of arts therapists within a recovery model framework.
Embracing Culture, Diversity and Inclusion
Explores the ethical foundations of individual worldviews which can unconsciously shape prejudices and biases. Provides knowledge, skills and awareness required to engage in ethical and culturally mindful therapeutic practices.
Common Questions
The indicative course fee for the Diploma of Arts Therapy is $21,400 for domestic students. This course is FEE-HELP approved for eligible applicants, meaning eligible students may be able to defer their fees through the FEE-HELP loan scheme.
You must successfully complete 8 subjects, totalling 48 credit points, to complete the Diploma of Arts Therapy. The academic year is structured into three trimesters, each consisting of 11 weeks of teaching followed by an exam week. Full-time students typically complete 8 subjects per year, while part-time students typically complete 4 subjects per year.
Yes, this course is a pathway to Ikon's Bachelor of Arts Therapy, offering more career and professional development opportunities for those seeking additional study.
The Diploma of Arts Therapy is available on campus at Melbourne and Sydney locations, as well as online. Intakes are offered three times a year in February, May, and September.
The course prepares graduates with the skills to attend to the needs of a wide range of clients, including children, adolescents, trauma survivors, individuals with disabilities, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. Graduates may work in a variety of arts-based settings such as mental health organisations, alcohol and drug centres, and other health centre agencies.
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