Welcome to HICAT

Thank you for attending our free creative arts therapy event!

You’ve just experienced the magic of creative arts therapy firsthand… 

Whether you felt relaxed, inspired, or just a little more like yourself again, what you experienced today is the heart of creative arts therapy.
And if it resonated with you, there’s a whole world of healing and possibility waiting.  

What is Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy (HICAT)? 

HICAT is a powerful, heart-led approach that uses painting, movement, sculpture, writing, sound healing, and more to support emotional healing, growth, and personal transformation.

No artistic experience is needed. 

This isn’t about making “good” art — it’s about the healing process. 

Even stick figures and finger painting are welcome!

Whether you're brand new or already working in a healing space, this course allows you to launch your own practice or deepen your current one, you can even do for personal healing.

Course Format

📚 20 comprehensive modules
🗓️ One module per week
🕘 Classes from 9:00am – 2:30pm (theory AM, practical PM)
📍 Locations: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast
📆 Duration: 6 months (QLD school holidays excluded) 

Outside of Class

🧠 5–7 hours of weekly homework and reflection
🎨 Time to explore and integrate your creativity at home
🪞 Continued growth between sessions 

What You'll Gain

🎓 A globally recognised qualification
🛠️ Practical skills in arts therapy & holistic counselling
🌈 Deep emotional healing and self-discovery
🧘 Confidence to support others through creativity
💼 A fulfilling, aligned career doing meaningful work 

Who is this course for?

❤️ Anyone passionate about creativity and healing
🧑‍⚕️Therapists and support workers expanding their approach
🏫 Professionals in education, disability, or mental health
🪶 Individuals on a healing or spiritual journey
🌌 Intuitives, empaths, and creatives seeking purpose
✅ No prior experience or qualifications needed

Why Choose Us?

🌍 Industry accredited, recognised in 29 countries
🎨 The only course combining multiple creative & healing modalities
👩‍🏫 Facilitated by practicing holistic therapists
⚖️ Balanced learning: theory and hands-on practice every module
💖 Personal transformation built into the course journey
👯‍♀️ Supportive, like-minded student community

Benefits of Face to Face Study

🤝 Real-time interaction with facilitators and peers
💬 Immediate feedback and personalised guidance
🎨 Hands-on practice with materials provided in class
⏰ Structured weekly schedule for steady progress
🌱 Group support and shared learning environment
👀 Non-verbal communication: facial expressions, body language
🧩 Learn group dynamics essential for facilitation skills 

Discover how our HICAT Practitioner Training can help you turn your passion for healing and creativity into a powerful qualification. 

Important Notes: 

• Suitable for persons over 18, including mature-age students
• No previous experience or qualifications required
• No artistic skills necessary
• Not suitable for individuals with unmanaged mental health conditions such as schizophrenia
• You must be able to manage emotional triggers and self-regulate
• Materials list provided (approximate cost under $100)
• This certification does not lead to an Australian higher education award

For more info on enrolment or to speak with a course facilitator, please click the CONTACT US button below.

What You'll Learn:

🖌️ Practical Topics

• 🎨 Art therapy (painting, pastels, charcoal, etc.)
• 👐 Tactile therapy (sculpture, clay, sandplay, nature art)
• 🎵 Sound & rhythm (music therapy, tribal drumming)
• 💃 Movement and dance therapy
• 🎭 Drama, role play, storytelling, creative writing

🧠 Theory Topics

• 🧘 Stress & mind-body connection
• 🧠 Brain function & beliefs
• 💬 Emotional awareness & healing
• 🎨 Creativity, intuition, and expression
• 🪷 Meditation techniques (movement, Zen, chakra, guided, mantra)
• 💼 Client support, group dynamics, trauma work
• 📈 Practice setup, ethics, marketing, legalities

Your Course Outcomes

• 🎓 Professional qualification: 

             Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Practitioner

• 🪪 Letters after your name: Mbe.HICATprac.
• 🌍 Eligibility for industry associations and insurance:
  • International Institute of Complementary Therapists
  • Complementary Medical Association
  • International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
• 🧘Confidence to:
  • Start your own private practice
  • Facilitate workshops and groups
  • Work with clients one-on-one

Why This Work Matters

Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy combines the healing power of:

• 🎭 Art, movement, sound, storytelling, play, and creativity
• 🧠 Evidence-based techniques & ancient healing wisdom
• 💫 A whole-person approach: mind, body, spirit, and emotions

It supports:

• 🧘 Emotional regulation
• 🌈 Mental health and recovery
• 🫶 Reconnection with joy, creativity, and self
• 💡 Empowerment through personal growth and expression