Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies Online Training Program
Mind Body Education
Award-Winning Training For Holistic Therapists
Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies Online Training Program
Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy (HICAT)
12 Months - Part-time
10 hours of study per week
Online - High support.
Live Zoom masterclasses.
10 hours of study per week
Online - High support.
Live Zoom masterclasses.
Next Course Commencement Dates
August 27th 2024
Total Hours: 200 hours
(20 modules x 10 hours each )
August 27th 2024
Total Hours: 200 hours
(20 modules x 10 hours each )
Course Fees
Includes all GST and Taxes.
Payment plans begin automatically the week after you enrol.
Pay securely with your credit or debit card through Stripe.
You will need to purchase art materials (max AU$150 / US$99 / CAD$140). You do not need to buy them all at once – see the materials list HERE
Payment plans begin automatically the week after you enrol.
Pay securely with your credit or debit card through Stripe.
You will need to purchase art materials (max AU$150 / US$99 / CAD$140). You do not need to buy them all at once – see the materials list HERE
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A powerful personal development journey that leads to a rewarding holistic career!
Dive into a vibrant blend of art, sculpture, dance, music, drumming, sound therapy, sand play, drama, and storytelling. This dynamic approach ignites your imagination, heals your spirit, and transforms stress into powerful self-expression.
Discover the ultimate creative journey where every modality is a step towards a more vibrant, healthier, happier and more balanced you!
A powerful blend of holistic psychology and creative arts therapies.
Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies 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 counselling 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-centred career with a respected qualification and an effective set of modalities in a fast-growing industry.
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 counselling 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-centred career with a respected qualification and an effective set of modalities in a fast-growing industry.
Awards
We have been nominated for and won several awards, including:
M & A Best Global Holistic Therapist Training Provider 2021 and 2022
Corporate Vision Best Global Holistic Therapist Training Provider 2022
The International Institute of Complementary Therapists awarded the Seal of Excellence - Global Education Ambassador 2021 , 2022 and 2023
Best Online Creative Arts Therapy Training Provider - Australia in the Mental Health Awards 2022 and 2023
Best Global Holistic Therapy Training Provider 2023 - Australia in the Corporate America Today – Annual Awards.
Corporate Vision Best Global Holistic Training Course Provider 2023
M & A Best Global Holistic Therapist Training Provider 2021 and 2022
Corporate Vision Best Global Holistic Therapist Training Provider 2022
The International Institute of Complementary Therapists awarded the Seal of Excellence - Global Education Ambassador 2021 , 2022 and 2023
Best Online Creative Arts Therapy Training Provider - Australia in the Mental Health Awards 2022 and 2023
Best Global Holistic Therapy Training Provider 2023 - Australia in the Corporate America Today – Annual Awards.
Corporate Vision Best Global Holistic Training Course Provider 2023
Who should do this course?
This course is perfect for creative 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.
20 modules - completely online over 12 months.
12 weeks of holidays and study breaks are available.
High support with regular optional live classes via Zoom (and recordings to watch for when you cannot attend).
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.
20 modules - completely online over 12 months.
12 weeks of holidays and study breaks are available.
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.
Visit our art gallery to see some of the amazing work our students have created HERE
We make online learning effective,
simple, and fun!
DELIVERY
Mind Body Education offers training for the Certificate in Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies
completely online.
You can study from home at times that work for you.
Students read lectures and watch some videos.
You will be asked to write essays, answer questions, and complete creative tasks. You will take photos of your completed artwork to send to your teacher, and you will sometimes need to make videos. It is not about artistic ability. There is no good or bad art. Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies is about the healing journey and training you to guide others on theirs.
SUPPORT
Live Zoom masterclasses are provided every Wednesday at 8 am. Queensland Australia time. (This is Tuesday at 2 pm in Los Angeles and 5 pm New York time for reference). The Zoom sessions are a great opportunity to engage, ask questions, and receive the support you need to get the most out of your studies. But don’t worry if you can’t attend. All meetings are recorded so you can watch them at a time that suits you.
You can contact your teacher via email or arrange a Zoom call if you need additional support.
There is also an exclusive student social media group where you can connect with your classmates, chat with your teachers and receive information, ideas, and inspiration.
Mind Body Education offers training for the Certificate in Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies
completely online.
You can study from home at times that work for you.
Students read lectures and watch some videos.
You will be asked to write essays, answer questions, and complete creative tasks. You will take photos of your completed artwork to send to your teacher, and you will sometimes need to make videos. It is not about artistic ability. There is no good or bad art. Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies is about the healing journey and training you to guide others on theirs.
SUPPORT
Live Zoom masterclasses are provided every Wednesday at 8 am. Queensland Australia time. (This is Tuesday at 2 pm in Los Angeles and 5 pm New York time for reference). The Zoom sessions are a great opportunity to engage, ask questions, and receive the support you need to get the most out of your studies. But don’t worry if you can’t attend. All meetings are recorded so you can watch them at a time that suits you.
You can contact your teacher via email or arrange a Zoom call if you need additional support.
There is also an exclusive student social media group where you can connect with your classmates, chat with your teachers and receive information, ideas, and inspiration.
Diverse Applications
As a qualified Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies Practitioner, you can develop a career that is in line with your passion. You can run workshops, classes, and groups and see private clients or couples.
You can work in specialized areas like PTSD, stress management, mental, emotional, and physical healing, anxiety, addiction, relationships, spiritual development and so many more.
Aged Care
Aged care is one area where Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies Practitioners make a powerful impact.
Regular participation in arts therapies can completely change the quality of life for many older people and assist in treating social issues like loneliness and loss of purpose through to conditions like dementia and hypertension.
Corporate
Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies Practitioners are in high demand in the corporate arena, where they can contribute to positive work environments, less workplace stress, and reduced workplace bullying.
HICAT also helps to stimulate creativity and awaken leadership skills. This improves productivity and profitability, making it a popular team-building program for smart corporate managers.
Children
If you want to work with children or already do, Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies will provide you with highly effective skills that are valued by parents, medical professionals, childcare workers, and teachers.
Creative therapies help children express and process emotions, manage stress, self-regulate, and develop confidence and the ability to focus and concentrate.
HICAT is also extremely beneficial to children on the autism spectrum and their families.
This course will connect you with the best part of yourself.
Many graduates say it has changed their lives.
Course Content
The Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies training program consists of 20 modules.
Each module takes around 10 hours to complete.
Each module takes around 10 hours to complete.
You can spend more time on your creative arts projects if you wish.
Students submit a module for assessment every two weeks.
The course takes 12 months to complete.
Deferrals and extensions are available in special circumstances.
Each class is divided into theory and practice sessions.
A great deal of time is spent exploring and participating in the creative arts and a wide variety of meditation styles, including movement meditation, mantra meditation, chakra meditation, guided creative visualization, mindfulness, and zen meditation.
Students submit a module for assessment every two weeks.
The course takes 12 months to complete.
Deferrals and extensions are available in special circumstances.
Each class is divided into theory and practice sessions.
A great deal of time is spent exploring and participating in the creative arts and a wide variety of meditation styles, including movement meditation, mantra meditation, chakra meditation, guided creative visualization, mindfulness, and zen meditation.
View the course modules below - Each module has two sections.
1 - Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Theory - Develop your therapeutic knowledge base.
2- Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Practice - Develop your experience with hands-on practice.
1 - Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Theory - Develop your therapeutic knowledge base.
2- Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Practice - Develop your experience with hands-on practice.
Module One:
Understanding Stress and the Mind-Body Connection
Art as Therapy
Art as Therapy
Module Two:
Physiology of the Brain and Why We Think What We Think.
Art as Therapy
Module Three:Exploring Emotions through Creativity
Sand Play Therapy
Sand Play Therapy
Module Four:
Exploring the Therapeutic Power of Music
Music Therapy
Module Five: - Resilience and Coping Strategies
- Art and Developing Intuition
- Art Therapy
- Resilience and Coping Strategies
- Art and Developing Intuition
- Art Therapy
Module Six:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Vibrational Healing Through Sound Therapy
- Sound Therapy
Module Seven:
- Flow and Optimal Experience
- The Creative Process and Counselling Skills
- Movement and Dance
Module Eight: - Positive Relationships
- Practical Counselling Skills
- Drumming as Therapy
Module Nine:
- Gratitude and Positive Emotions
- Understanding and Practising Therapeutic Approaches
- Story Telling
Module Ten:
- Mind-Body Connection
- Learning and Practicing Group Facilitation
- Drama as Therapy
Module Eleven:
- Purpose and Meaning in Life
- Trauma and Attachment
- The Art of Meditation
Module Twelve:
- Self-Compassion and Self-Care
- Navigating Mental Health
- Movement Meditation
Module Thirteen:
- Optimism and Positive Thinking
- Child-Centred Creative Therapies
- The Art of Play
Module Fourteen: - Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Integrative Counselling Skills
- Art as Therapy
- Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Integrative Counselling Skills
- Art as Therapy
Module Fifteen:
- Narrative Therapy and Storytelling
- Holistic Business Development
- Drama Therapy
Module Sixteen:
- Positive Organizational Behaviour
- Community Arts Project
- Murals and Community-Based art
Module Seventeen:
- Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology
- Holistic Business skills and legalities
- Dance for Wellbeing
Module Eighteen:
- Creativity and Innovation
- Holistic Marketing Strategies
- Sculpture as Therapy
Module Nineteen:
- Holistic Health Practices
- Attracting clients and Growing your Practice
- Art in Community Settings
Module Twenty:
- Ethical and Cultural Considerations
- Revision and Graduation
- Mixed Medium Art Project
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Internationally Industry Recognised
This course is recognized in 27 countries:
Oceania: Australia & New Zealand
UK and Europe: United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Gibraltar, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Greece, Latvia, Sweden, Channel Islands, Norway, Estonia, Austria, Malta, Isle of Man, Netherlands
South Africa
United States
Canada
Oceania: Australia & New Zealand
UK and Europe: United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Gibraltar, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Greece, Latvia, Sweden, Channel Islands, Norway, Estonia, Austria, Malta, Isle of Man, Netherlands
South Africa
United States
Canada