Study hICAT online

Healing, Transformation & Self-expression!

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

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

About the HICAT Course:

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).

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

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.

We provide a high level of support and encouragement in developing your own unique style and skill set as a Holistic integrated creative arts therapist and/or holistic counsellor. 

Our teachers and facilitators are qualified and practicing holistic therapists, to ensure you receive the best possible support.

Course workload:

• The course consists of 20 comprehensive modules. 
• Each module is carefully structured to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills. The college recommends allocating approximately 2 weeks per module, which translates to around 15 hours per fortnight or 7.5 hours per week. This approach allows you to delve deep into the material, explore your creative potential, and absorb the content in a way that suits your learning style. 
• The beauty of our course is its flexibility. While the recommended pace is a valuable guideline, we understand that life is dynamic, and your circumstances may vary. Therefore, you can work through the modules faster if that better suits your schedule and motivation. 
• As soon as you sign into our study platform, you'll gain access to all 20 modules. We do, however, ask that you work through the modules sequentially as best you can.
• You have 12 months to complete the training, not including QLD school holidays, providing you a total of 15 months study time. You can work at your own pace within this timeframe.

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.

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 Online 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 Online Study:

• Flexibility: Our online course allows you to study at your own pace within the allocated timeframe, fitting your learning into your busy life. 
• Personalized Learning: Whether you're an early bird or a night owl, you're in control of your learning journey. You can study day or night and there's no need to commute to a physical location. You can study at home, in a library or in any location so long as you have a computer and internet connection.
• 12 Months to Complete: You have a full year to complete the online training, excluding Queensland's school holidays. This generous timeframe ensures you can take breaks, absorb the material at your own speed, and balance your studies with other commitments.
• 24/7 Access: Our study platform is available to you 24/7, giving you the freedom to choose when and where you learn. All you need is an internet connection.
• User-Friendly Platform: Our easy-to-navigate study platform is designed with your success in mind. Access your course materials and resources with just a few clicks. It's simple and intuitive.

Would you like to become a holistic creative arts therapy practitioner and help people move through their own healing? 

Are you interested in supporting your clients with skills in holistic counselling, nervous system regulation and creative expression?

If this sounds like or feels like you, Enrol into our HICAT training program for the next intake. Dates are listed below.

Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. 

The world needs more practitioners who can bring healing and transformation through the creative arts, and you can be one of them. 

Please note:

• Course suitable for persons over 18 years old, including matured aged students.
• No previous experience or qualifications required.
• No artistic experience necessary.
• Course not suitable for those suffering from mental health issues such as schizophrenia.
• You must be able to manage your emotional triggers and responses.
• 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

Course Outcomes: 

Graduates receive a practitioner qualification in Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy and can join the International Institute of Complementary Therapists, or International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine or the Complementary Medical Association to gain professional insurances.  

This allows our students to practise legally and professionally in Australia and 29 other countries.

Who Should do this course?

This creative arts therapy course is ideally suited for individuals who have a passion for the arts and a desire to make a positive impact on others' well-being. 

Whether you're an artist, counsellor, educator, or simply someone with a deep appreciation for the therapeutic potential of creative expression, this course provides valuable skills and knowledge to help individuals cope with emotional challenges, enhance mental health, and promote personal growth. 

It's a perfect choice for those looking to broaden their horizons, deepen their understanding of the healing power of art, and embark on a fulfilling journey in the field of creative arts therapy.

Option 1

$2200* AUD Paid in full on enrolment via PayPal, credit debit card or direct bank transfer.
 

Option 2

$250* AUD deposit paid on enrolment followed by 10 x monthly payments of $250 AUD (total $2750 AUD), must be paid in 10 months.

*All options are inclusive of GST