Integrative Counselling & Art Therapy
The Dublin Art Therapy College (DATC) BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Art Therapy programme has been established to provide a comprehensive professional training programme for those who are drawn to work in therapeutic settings. It fully supports students in learning to work with the multifaceted balance of elements required by the practice of counselling and psychotherapy.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Entry Requirements
Pre-Requisite or similar:
Designed to provide prospective students with a sense of the BA (Hons) programme.
Introduction to Art Therapy – 2-day workshop
This short two-day programme introduces Art Therapy training. It is based on a series of experiential
art therapy exercises designed to enable the participants to intuitively embrace the innate creative
potential that resides within all of us. Through individual and group experience this course
introduces participants to an understanding of the therapeutic potential of Art as Therapy. Prior
experience of art is not a requirement.
Foundation Certificate in Art Therapy Programme: 4-day workshop
The programme provides an enhanced understanding of Art Therapy through individual and more
advanced group exercises. The participants are encouraged to explore and develop their trust in the
liberating creative potential of art within the therapeutic process. The course is experiential in nature
and will have a group aspect.
Successful completion of above programmes (or similar) enables access to the BA (Hons) in
Integrative Counselling & Creative Art Psychotherapy, Level 8, subject to interview process approval.
Careers / Further progression
MSc in Creative Art Psychotherapy (Working with Young People)
Having completed the BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Art Therapy programme the student is entitled to apply for the MSc in Creative Art Psychotherapy (Working with Young People) 15 months of in-college learning.
MSc Recognised Prior Learning RPL:
Applicants must hold a Level 7 or Level 8 training in Counselling & Psychotherapy (or equivalent) and have extensive clinical practice.
MSc RPL Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of the Professional Certificate in Art Therapy Skills Programme (10 Weekend programme) to be considered for the MSc in Creative Art Psychotherapy (Working with Young People).
Further information
What's the deadline for course application?
There is no deadline. The courses are filled on a first come, first served basis.
How do I apply for a course? How do I know which course is for me?
The Dublin Art Therapy Studio & College courses have become very popular. You would be advised to email: dublinarttherapystudio@gmail.com to see if there are places available on the course you are interested in. Alternatively for further information please feel free to phone 086 2432930 and speak to a member of the team. Then, if you are comfortable with the information you receive, Download the Application Form and send to us with the appropriate booking fee.
Which Course for Me? When you email dublinarttherapystudio@gmail.com to check for course availability you can ask as many questions you want to know. Alternatively for further information please feel free to phone 086 2432930 and speak to a member of the team.
Hons in Integrative Counselling and Art Therapy:
The Dublin Art Therapy College (DATC) BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Art Therapy programme has been established to provide a comprehensive professional training programme for those who are drawn to work in therapeutic settings. It fully supports students in learning to work with the multifaceted balance of elements required by the practice of counselling and psychotherapy. This is achieved through advanced personal, professional and academic growth, allowing each student to develop an unique integrated perspective on human development and therapeutic change along with the skills of intervention. The course also prepares the student for clinical work with its main focus on the therapeutic relationship.
The Person Centred Art Psychotherapy Approach (PCAPA)
DATC has developed an integrated approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy incorporating Art Therapy skills, known as the Person Centred Art Psychotherapy Approach (PCAPA). This consists of a core humanistic approach, using the counselling process and models for change of Person Centred Counselling, further supported and enhanced by the Person Centred Art Therapy of Natalie Rogers, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Multicultural Counselling.
The theoretical underpinnings and skills training enables students to become professional and competent counsellors with an integrated sense of theory, skill, self-awareness, professional standards and legal and ethical requirements. It promotes an awareness of the need for continuing professional and academic development as well as a life-long commitment to personal growth and self-care which is necessary to survive and thrive as an art psychotherapist.
BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling & Art Therapy
Year 1: BA (Hons) - Level 6 Minor (Foundation) – (22 days of in-college learning)
• Introduction to Counselling Theory and Skills
• Personal Development 1
• Clinical Practice, Supervision & Ethics 1
• Introduction to Working with Creative Therapies
Year 2: BA (Hons) - Level 6 Major (Intermediate) – (21 days of in-college learning)
• Art Psychotherapy 1
• The Humanistic Approach 2: Resource based Psychotherapy
• Personal Development 2
• Clinical Practice, Supervision & Ethics 2
Year 3: BA (Hons) - Level 7 (Advanced) – (21 days of in-college learning)
• Art Psychotherapy 2
• Human Development; Society, Culture & Mental Health
• Personal Development 3
• Clinical Placement, Supervision & Ethics 3
Year 4: BA (Hons) - Level 8 (Honours) – (21 days of in-college learning)
• Art Psychotherapy Experiential Learning
• Clinical Placement, Supervision & Ethics 4
• Art Psychotherapy Theory
• Research Skills: Dissertation
Tel: 086 2432930
Email: dublinarttherapystudio@gmail.com