Healing Through Art

Creating art is a journey of personal expression and self-awareness that increases resilience and boosts well-being. It can be a powerful mechanism for anyone coping with grief, stress, or anxiety.

Understanding the Healing Power of Art

This 6-week, instructor-led course will help you understand how art can facilitate healing. The course content includes tools, readings, and videos, with personal feedback from an expert instructor. No artistic experience required.

• Overview of art and how it facilitates healing
• Learn about the history of healing arts and how to structure healing arts sessions
• Develop an understanding for the client-centered approach to build rapport
• Learn communication strategies to promote insight and healing
• Completion of a hands-on visual arts activity

24 continuing education (CE) credits provided through California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extended Learning, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Anyone interested in integrative approaches that build resilience, address grief, and/or promote healing for people facing serious illness or other challenges

Cancellations may be made up to the day before the first day of the course; a refund will be issued minus an administrative fee of $35. No refunds are possible for withdrawals once the course starts.