Contents
This course builds on the basic course. We deepen the theory of ArTA and also look at the workingsmechanisms of art therapy from a neuroscientific perspective.
Conducting an ArTA Assessment forms the foundation for all further decisions you make in the client's treatment process. A clear understanding of the direction and degree of (im)balance and adaptive capacity helps you to:
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Make a clinical indication
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Formulate treatment goals
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Apply art therapy interventions methodically
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Monitor and evaluate treatment progress
We focus on efficient integration of ArTA into your specific work context, including practice with ArTA Observation Short Form to support more efficient work in often busy professional settings.
In addition, we will take the next step in treatment: how can you design ArTA-based treatment interventions that enable the client to work on the formulated goals? We also pay attention to the client's nuanced and complex context.
We also look at how you can position and communicate your art therapy contribution to other stakeholders such as therapists, caregivers, and the client. There is plenty of room to bring in your own experiences.
Goals
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Master the ArTA method in diverse and complex situations in your own work context.
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Observe and diagnose more effectively in your own work context.
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Formulate client-specific treatment goals
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Design treatment interventions that contribute to physical, emotional, and cognitive experiences to restore balance and enhance adaptability
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Monitor and evaluate treatment progress based on the ArTA method
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Explain the workingmechanisms of art therapy from a neuroscientific perspective.
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Position and communicate the contribution of art therapy in terms of observation, assessment and treatment to others involved in the treatment, such as health professionals and, of course, the client.
You will demonstrate achievement of these objectives by writing a short case report.
For whom
Art therapists who wish to further deepen and master the ArTA method and apply it efficiently in diverse and/or complex situations in their own clinical work context.
In order to have sufficient attention to everyone's experiences in working with ArTA in clinical practice, we work with a group of minimum 3 and maximum 5 participants.
Duration
Total 34 hours divided into:
- 6 meetings of 2 hours
- 8 hours of practice in your own work context
- 10 hours of self-study, including writing case report (online supervison included)
Where Online
By Dr. Ingrid Penzes
When
The dates for 2026 have not yet been announced. If you’d like to stay informed, feel free to contact me and I’ll keep you updated.
Costs
Incompany: In consultation.
Individual registration: €639,-
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You will receive a certificate of participation after completing the course. You will also receive an ArTA certificate if you have actively participated in all components and have sufficiently mastered the ArTA method.