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In this online course you will be introduced to the theory and application of the ArTA method. You will practice observing patterns of 'material interaction', 'material experience' and the 'art product' of a client in your own work place and learn how to interpret these in terms of balance and adaptability as aspects of mental health. 

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Goals           

After successful completion of this course, you will master the ArTA method and be able to apply it in your own work.

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• You will know the theory of ArTA and be able to recognize it in case studies.

• You will be able to observe the three pillars of observation—material interaction, material experience, and visual product—in a client within your own work context.

• You will analyze patterns in the material interaction, material experience, and visual product of this client.

• You will interpret these patterns in terms of balance and adaptive capacity.

• You will be able to explain in your own words why balance and adaptive capacity are important aspects of mental health.

• You will use the ArTA assessment as a basis for making an indication, formulating treatment goals, and determining client-tailored art therapy interventions, in which you methodically apply visual materials, techniques, and instructions.

• You will be able to use the ArTA Observation Form.

 

For whom

Art therapists who want to master the ArTA method and apply it in their own work. If you would like training for your team, please get in touch and we will tailor an Incompany training.

 

Did you know that we also offer this training for art therapy teacher teams? Depending on your goals, for example learning to master the method yourself, learning to supervise students in the application of ArTA, supervision of the method in the curriculum, we make a tailor-made training. 

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Number of participants

We work with small groups (max. 5 participants) to ensure that everyone gets the attention they deserve.

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Duration          

Total 24 hours divided into:

- 6 online meetings of 2 hours of which: 

2 hours general introduction

2 hours of theoretical introduction 

2 hours introduction use observation form ArTA

3 x 2 hours guided intervision

- 8 hours of practice with own case 

- 4 hours of self study

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The frequency and duration of the guided intervision can be extended if desired (see guided intervision).

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Where       Online

By               Dr. Ingrid Pénzes​

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When

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Saturdays 2025:​

• September 6, 10:00–12:00 CEST (= 9-11am BST = 4-6pm HKT)

• September 13, 10:00–12:00 CEST (= 9-11am BST = 4-6pm HKT)

• September 20, 10:00–12:00 CEST (= 9-11am BST = 4-6pm HKT)

• October 11, 10:00–12:00 CEST (= 9-11am BST = 4-6pm HKT)

• November 1, 10:00–12:00 CET (= 9-11am GMT = 5-7pm HKT)

• November 1, 10:00–12:00 CET (= 9-11am GMT = 5-7pm HKT)

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This group is full.

 

2026 group 1 for Europe-U.S.A.: Saturdays 18:00–20:00 CEST (= noon-2pm EDT/ 9-11am PDT) 

• April 11

• April 18

• April 25

• May 9

• May 23

• June 13

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REGISTER

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2026 GROUP 2 for Europe-Asia-Australia: Saturdays 10.00-12.00 CEST (= 9-11am BST = 4-6pm HKT and AWST = 6-8pm AEST)

• April 11

• April 18

• April 25

• May 9

• May 23

• June 13

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REGISTER

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Are you interested in an ArTA Incompany training, feel free to send me a message.

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​​​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.