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holistic integrated creative arts therapy Practitioner Training 2027


 

✔ 6-Month Practitioner Training


✔ Live Zoom & On Campus Learning


✔ 11 Live Zoom Classes & 9 On Campus Classes


✔ Industry Recognised


✔ No Previous Art Experience Required


✔ Personal Healing


✔ Professional Development


✔ Turn your creativity into a professional pathway helping others



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Hear from our founder, Sanja, about how this course can help you grow personally and professionally through creativity and healing. 

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

BENEFITS OF HYBRID LEARNING

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR

A recognized practitioner certificate to enhance your professional credibility 


Profound personal transformation through self-discovery and growth


Confidence and practical skills to start a career helping others


Powerful tools to increase emotional well-being and creative expression


A supportive community and lifelong connections with like-minded individuals


WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR

BENEFITS OF HYBRID LEARNING

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR

People seeking personal healing and growth


Those feeling called to support others


Existing practitioners wanting creative tools


People craving meaningful work and connection


Those with no art experience but a desire to explore creativity.

BENEFITS OF HYBRID LEARNING

BENEFITS OF HYBRID LEARNING

BENEFITS OF HYBRID LEARNING

Live, interactive Zoom classes from the comfort of your own space


On-campus (in-person) learning for practical and experiential modules


Easy study schedule with less travel time 


Direct interaction with facilitators and peers


Hands-on learning & practical experience

professionally recognised training

recognised provider

recognised provider

recognised provider

College of Conscious Living is recognised by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT).  

approved course

recognised provider

recognised provider

HICAT Practitioner Training is an IICT Approved Course, supporting graduates with access to professional membership and insurance.  

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HICAT- Course Prospectus 2027 (pdf)Download

COURSE COMMITMENT

IMPORTANT POINTS TO KNOW

LEARNING & SUPPORT

6-Month Hybrid Learning Program


20 Modules – 200 Study Hours


Weekly Classes – one day per week


11 Live Zoom Modules
9:00 am – 2:30 pm


9 Face-to-Face Modules
9:00 am – 2:30 pm


Home Study
Approximately 5–10 hours per week


No classes during QLD school holiday periods


LEARNING & SUPPORT

IMPORTANT POINTS TO KNOW

LEARNING & SUPPORT

Reading course materials and watching educational videos


Participating in creative and art therapy activities both via zoom and in person


Completing practical projects and reflective learning exercises


Facilitating a holistic art therapy session with a person of your choice


Assessment is competency-based through weekly submissions and practical activities


Support is available via email, optional phone appointments, and a private student Facebook community

IMPORTANT POINTS TO KNOW

IMPORTANT POINTS TO KNOW

IMPORTANT POINTS TO KNOW

HICAT is open to those aged 18+ (including mature students)


No art experience or prior study needed


Must be able to manage personal emotional triggers


You will need access to a computer, internet connection and email to participate in the live Zoom modules 


You will receive a list of materials to use for the course


Commitment to regular attendance for the best learning experience


Sharing your personal reflections and creativity is encouraged during class, but is always optional


You can have up to four absences without affecting your certification or accreditation

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What topics & creative activities do we cover?

Course Structure: 

HICAT consists of 20 modules delivered through a combination of 11 live Zoom modules and 9 face-to-face modules. 


Each module combines theory with practical and experiential learning, allowing you to explore creative arts therapies through both guided learning and hands-on activities.


Throughout the course, you will experience a wide variety of creative approaches including art making, meditation, movement, sound, storytelling, tactile therapies and reflective practices.


Practical topics covered in this course include:

  • Art Therapy (paint, watercolour pencils, charcoal & oil pastels)
  • Tactile Therapy (sculpture, clay, construction, Sandplay & environmental art making)
  • Music, Tribal Rhythms, Medicine Drums & Sound Therapy
  • Dance & Movement Therapy
  • Role Play, Storytelling, creative writing & Drama Therapy


Theory topics covered in this course 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 & human cells
  • The creative process
  • Art appreciation
  • Interpretation & diagnosis
  • Compassion & non-judgement
  • Learning Styles
  • 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 counselling 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

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COURSE DATES & LOCATIONS 2027

11 Live Zoom Classes

20 classes combining live Zoom and on-campus learning 


Join your class live from home for facilitated learning, group discussion and creative activities. Connect with your facilitator and fellow students, participate in practical activities and share your creative work in real time.


Classes are interactive and engaging, never pre-recorded.

9 on campus classes

brisbane

sunshine coast

gold coast

Venue:

Northgate Community Hall

71 Scott Street, Northgate QLD 


Classes are held on a Tuesday from 9am to 2.30pm 


Course Dates:

02.03.2027 - 10.08.2027

gold coast

sunshine coast

gold coast

Venue:

Ormeau Community Centre 

3 Cuthbert Dr, Ormeau QLD


Classes are held on a Wednesday from 9am to 2.30pm 


Course Dates:

03.03.2027 - 11.08.2027

sunshine coast

sunshine coast

sunshine coast

Venue:

North Shore Community Centre

701 David Low Way, Mudjimba 4564


Classes are held on a Tuesday from 9am to 2.30pm 


Course Dates:

02.03.2027 - 10.08.2027

course investment & payment options

OPTION 1 - PAID IN FULL

OPTION 2 - MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN

OPTION 2 - MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN

$500 AUD deposit paid on enrolment to secure your spot, followed by $2699 AUD in full when course starts. 

(Total $3199)




All prices are in Australia Dollars AUD and GST inclusive

OPTION 2 - MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN

OPTION 2 - MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN

OPTION 2 - MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN

$500 deposit paid on enrolment to secure your spot, followed by 5 x monthly payments of $579.80.

(Total $3399)




All prices are in Australia Dollars AUD and GST inclusive

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