Art-therapy: a powerful therapeutic tool

Third-party on-site course

Art therapy is a discipline that makes use of the graphic-plastic arts and is intended to be a tool for the reconstruction of the person's identity and balance; it is an experience that involves all the senses and allows the most emotional aspects to be connected with the logic of thought; it enhances self-esteem, improvesself-image and the relationship with others.

Last updated: 13.11.2024

Next upcoming session:

05.05.2025 - 09.05.2025

Italy , Abruzzo , Vasto

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Description

Creativity, in fact, is closely related to vitality. The moment a person paints or creates, he or she is deeply immersed in the act of existing, of being alive. This experience of total freedom, which can be rare in daily life, becomes a source of renewal and personal growth. Art therapy not only promotes healing from emotional wounds, but also develops the latent potential of each individual, offering new perspectives and tools for dealing with life's challenges. In short, it is a profoundly transformative experience that, through art, leads to the rediscovery of one's potential, improving the quality of life and the relationship with oneself and others.

- Daily Program
- Location: Vasto, Italy
- Target Audience: Teacher, Student Teacher, Teacher Educator

Learning objectives

Through artistic work something very important takes place: the person implements a recognition of himself and his presence that can leave a trace. Moreover, at the moment when feelings and emotions are translated into the artistic object, a deeper process of self-understanding takes place. Being able to depict images, feelings and emotions by expressing them symbolically in a concrete visual form allows one to be able to observe them as something detached from oneself. Here then, even in the most suffering-laden images, a space for understanding and processing is created that can be of help to the individual in the search for new ways of interaction between his or her internal world and the external relational world.

Methodology & assessment

Trainers
- D. Silvia Tufano: Writer, painter, Pixar and Disney cartoonist, pedagogue and Human Rights Ambassador for the NGO Human Watch, social worker at juvenile prisons and social centers in the Naples area, adjunct lecturer University D'Annunzio of Chieti - Faculty of Sociology, Criminology Course.

The last day of the course includes evaluation of the course, awarding of Certificates of Participation.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Teacher’s slides and operative cards.

Certification details

Each participant will be granted a Certificate of Attendance as well as Certificate of Obtained Competences.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

400

Euro
Course package content:

The program provides also free cultural activities as visits to the city and surrounding area to discover the art, traditions, history, nature, typical foods, wine and culinary products of the area.
Support in reservation phase for the transfer from the airports to Vasto and in research of a comfortable and suitable accommodation is provided based on the participants needs. Polaris will ask for a fee of 10% of the real cost.
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

NA
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Early childhood education (ISCED 0)

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

School Psychologist
Learning time:

25 hours or more