HOLISTIC INTEGRATED CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY

Healing, Transformation & Self-expression!

Our Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Practitioner Certification Course (HICAT) is your gateway to a rewarding career and a profound personal awakening. 

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and professional growth? 

About the HICAT Course:

You don't need any previous art experience or qualifications to enrol.

Creative Arts Therapy is a dynamic and deeply rewarding field that harnesses the expressive arts; movement, painting, sculpture, writing, drawing, sound healing and more to facilitate healing, personal growth, and transformation. 

You will be able to immediately apply art as therapy, even if you've never done art before. It's not about the artwork, it's about the process (drawing stick figure people and finger painting are completely fine).

This course allows you to create your own business and/or implement the skills into your current job role. Upon completion of the HICAT course, you will be able to live a life filled with creativity and self-expression, as you help other people to live happier and healthier lives.

Course workload:

• The course consists of 20 comprehensive modules. 
• Each module is carefully structured to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills. 
• Every module has hands on practical experience.
• As a part time course, you only need to attend one day per week from 9am to 2.30pm. Each campus has a different allocated day.
• You have 8 months to complete the training.

What You'll Achieve:

• Personal Transformation: Uncover your own creative potential, gain self-awareness, and experience personal growth like never before.
• Professional Qualification: Upon successful completion, you'll earn a globally recognized practitioner qualification in Holistic Creative Arts Therapy.
• Impact Lives: Use your newfound skills to empower and transform the lives of others, becoming a beacon of hope and healing.

As well as:

• Professional Competence
• Credentialing and Licensing
• Specialized Knowledge
• Clinical Skills Development
• Personal and Professional Growth
• Networking Opportunities
• Enhanced Communication Skills
• Cultural Competence
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Personalized Therapeutic Approaches
• Enhanced Critical Thinking
• Contribution to Mental Health

Who Can Join?

Our course is open to all who have a passion for creativity and a desire to make a positive impact on the world. 

Whether you are:

• A seasoned therapist looking to enhance your practice.
• A creative individual seeking a fulfilling career.
• A professional looking to add a powerful skillset to your repertoire.
• Or simply someone with a deep interest in holistic healing and the arts.

This course is designed for you.

Why Enrol in Our HICAT Course?

Industry Accreditation: Our program is industry-accredited and nationally recognized. What's more, our certification is acknowledged in 29 countries worldwide. This sets you on a path to a global career with endless possibilities.

Personal Growth: This course isn't just about a career; it's about your journey. You'll explore your creativity, learn to tap into your inner wisdom, and develop a greater sense of self. It's a profoundly enriching experience.

Empower Others: Creative Arts Therapy empowers you to help others overcome their challenges, fostering personal growth and healing. Imagine the satisfaction of transforming lives daily, including your own.

Supportive Community: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for holistic healing and the creative arts. Our supportive network will be with you every step of the way.

Unique Advantage: We are the only holistic creative arts therapy course on the market offering such a variety of modalities in the one training program. Our content is evenly balanced between theory and practical, ensuring every module has a hands-on practical component for a better experience.

Benefits of Face to Face Study:

• Better Interaction: You can talk directly with teachers and classmates, getting instant answers and joining in lively discussions.
• Improved Social Skills: Being around others helps you learn how to communicate and work well with people.
• Structured Environment: A classroom setting helps you stay focused and disciplined, with regular schedules and supervision.
• Immediate Support: You can easily access resources and get quick help from teachers when needed.
• Increased Motivation: Being around motivated classmates and supportive teachers helps keep you inspired and accountable for your studies.

Please note:

• Course suitable for persons over 18 years old, including matured aged students.
• No previous experience or qualifications required.
• No artistic experience necessary.
• You must be able to manage your emotional triggers and responses.
• There is a materials list you will be required to have or purchase.
• This practitioner certification does not lead to the Australian higher education awards.

Please reach out via the contact us page to speak to a course facilitator, we would love to answer any questions you may have.

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