Art Therapy, Child Psychology and Loneliness

About Art Therapy, Child Psychology and Loneliness

This course is very much two courses in one. The first third deals with Art Therapy and Loneliness - specifically how Art Therapy canb help towards reducing the feeling of being lonely. In particular covering:

Ways to Cope

Connecting

Self-Awareness The second third looks at various themes in art therapy. especially we look at the work of Pepe (international cartoonist) both through his eyes and, of course, his work is up for discussion. Other sections covered include:

Symbols in Art Therapy

Mistakes people make when analysing art

Art Therapy and Loneliness The final section looks at re-inventing yourself - through art. The emphasis throughout is on

DOING

and thus

DISCUSSION.

This is an Art Therapy course with the emphasis on therapy; so yes, you create art (exercises and a manual are included) but then you pause and on reflection, analyse. Through that process you start/continue your journey of self-exploration.

Art Therapy, Child Psychology and Loneliness is a new section (April 2025) and includes:

_Relevance of Child Psychology to Loneliness_

_Techniques commonly used_

_Long Term Benefits_

_Child Psychology and Kids_

_How Child Psychology helps in coping with Loneliness_ Nothing on this course is compulsory BUT you are encouraged throughout to share: not only your artwork but your thoughts and comment on the work of the Instructors in this course, featured questions and the submissions of other students. Always go slowly; always pause or stop if you wish. It is important that as you learn, so you grow and this is based on enjoyment. I hope you enjoy the course!