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holistic integrated creative arts therapy
✔ 6-Month Practitioner Training
✔ Face-to-Face Learning
✔ Industry Recognised
✔ No Previous Art Experience Required
✔ Personal Healing + Professional Development
Hear from our founder, Sanja, about how this course can help you grow personally and professionally through creativity and healing.
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WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
BENEFITS OF FACE-TO-FACE STUDY
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 FACE-TO-FACE STUDY
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 FACE-TO-FACE STUDY
BENEFITS OF FACE-TO-FACE STUDY
BENEFITS OF FACE-TO-FACE STUDY
Direct interaction with facilitators and peers
Deeper connection and community
Consistent structure and motivation
Instant feedback and support
Hands-on learning and practical experience
A dedicated space for focus and immersion
Opportunities for networking and collaboration
COURSE COMMITMENT
IMPORTANT POINTS TO KNOW
LEARNING & SUPPORT
6-Month Face-to-Face Program
20 Modules - 200 Study Hours
Weekly Classes - one day per week
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
(5.5 hours including breaks)
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
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 receive a list of materials to use for the course
Commitment to regular attendance for the best learning experience
Support available throughout your journey to ensure a positive 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
What topics & creative activities do we cover?
Course Structure:
The course consists of 20 modules. Each of your classes will be divided into theory and practice sessions. A great deal of time will be 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.
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
hicat course dates & location 2026
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 July - Dec 2026
14.07.2026 - 08.12.2026
gold coast
sunshine coast
gold coast
Venue:
Ormeau Community Centre
3 Cuthbert Dr, Ormeau QLD
Classes are held on a Friday from 9am to 2.30pm
Course Dates July - Dec 2026
17.07.2026 - 11.12.2026
sunshine coast
sunshine coast
sunshine coast
Venue:
QCWA Yandina Hall
11 Stevens Street, Yandina QLD
Classes are held on a Wednesday from 9am to 2.30pm
Course Dates July - Dec 2026
15.07.2026 - 09.12.2026
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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