Therapeutic use of Creative Arts - Introduction Course
An experiential 3 week course for anyone who wants to develop their creativity, self-awareness, wellbeing and understanding of our approach
This APCCA Level 1 introduction course is for anyone who wants to develop their creativity, self-awareness, improve their wellbeing and discover how powerful creative arts practice can be. The course consists of 3 sessions . You will develop your understanding of the relevance of creativity to mental health and wellbeing and of its benefit to the therapeuetic process.
This course is an ideal first step to training on our Level 2 certificate course.
On this course participants will;
Explore the importance of creativity
Learn about the person-centred approach to creative arts practice
Engage with experiential learning
Develop self-awareness
Develop creativity and confidence
Develop understanding of the relevance of creativity to the therapeutic process
Participants will receive a CPD certificate of attendance for 10 hours.
Course dates
Saturday 1st July 10am-12.30pm
Saturday 8th July 10am-12.30pm
Saturday 15th July 10am-12.30pm
The course contains a combination of experiential work, theory, discussion, and creative arts practice. Students will need to provide:
A book to use as an art journal
Art materials, ideally a set of basic paints, pastels, pencils and paper.
Creative home-work activities between sessions 1 and 2.
Course Tutors
Gerald Webb is a counsellor who has worked with a range of people in different settings and now works in his private practice specialising in supporting people who are caught up in addiction. He is a person centred creative arts practitioner and tutor. Gerald studied with Liesl Silverstone, founder of the person centred art therapy approach, which has developed the way he works therapeutically with people.
Gerald was a valued part of Liesl Silverstone’s tutor group and is a co-founder of APCCA, an APCCA mentor and tutor. Trainees describe Gerald's way of being as truly person centred and a wonderful anchor to the richness of the course.
Marina Anderson works and lives in Ireland. she is an integrative psychotherapist, a person-centred creative art counsellor and artist when there is time. She combines these skill-sets to create a very unique and creative psycho-therapeutic experience. Marina also has experience of working with groups from self-development with horses to addiction recovery aftercare programs.
Marina is a practitioner member of APCCA and part of the APCCA Steering group.
"Being among such like minded people and connected to the person centred creative art tribe has reconnected me to the magic, flow and wholeness of being on a journey of new imagining and awakening dreams."
"This course helps people reconnect with their creative intelligence in varied and meaningful ways, and they leave with a different understanding of their creativity and it's relevance in their lives."
"Such a lovely inspiring course - I thoroughly enjoyed it!"
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I attend if its an online session?
We will use Zoom, a popular video conferencing platform which is free to download and use with a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
What else do I need?
A quiet space to enjoy the workshop where you wont be overheard, and some paper and pens/pencils/crayons or even paints, or an iPad or similar with digital art app - in fact any materials you have to hand and like to work with.
Do I need to keep my webcam on?
Yes, as it will help you to feel part of the whole group experience - and will help to put other people at ease in the group, too.
Do I have to be good at art?
Not at all! The workshop is about the creative process and our aim to help you let go of any self criticism you may have about what you create.
