Art Therapy & Art-Based Interventions in Mental Health
An experiential 5-week certification program exploring Art Therapy and Art-Based Interventions in mental health through live learning, practical activities, guided reflection, assignments and curated resources.
About This Programme
Art Therapy & Art-Based Interventions is a 5-week live certification programme designed to introduce participants to the intersection of psychology, creative expression, and therapeutic practice. Through live experiential sessions, guided activities, discussion, and reflection, participants will explore how art and creative processes can support emotional expression, self-awareness, reflection, and psychological wellbeing. The course goes beyond simply creating art. It focuses on understanding the psychological foundations, scope, and ethical considerations of art-based approaches, while exploring how structured creative techniques can be thoughtfully incorporated into mental health, educational, and helping contexts. Participants will have opportunities to engage with different creative mediums, experience practical activities, and reflect on their own creative processes. No prior artistic experience is required. The programme is designed to make creative exploration accessible regardless of artistic background, with an emphasis on curiosity, reflection, and meaningful learning.
Program Dates
10 live sessions
- 8 SeptemberTuesday
- 10 SeptemberThursday
- 15 SeptemberTuesday
- 17 SeptemberThursday
- 22 SeptemberTuesday
- 24 SeptemberThursday
- 29 SeptemberTuesday
- 1 OctoberThursday
- 6 OctoberTuesday
- 8 OctoberThursday
Who This Programme Is For
Designed for learners ready to grow with facilitator-led live training.
no prior art experience is required. the course is designed for learners who are curious about the intersection of psychology and creative expression, whether they come from a psychology, mental health, education, or creative background.
Psychology students
Explore creative approaches alongside your psychology training.
Counsellors & mental health professionals
Understand how art-based approaches can complement existing mental health practice.
Educators
Explore structured creative activities that can support learning, reflection, and emotional expression.
Creative practitioners
Connect creative expression with psychological understanding and reflective practice.
Researchers & academic learners
Build a deeper understanding of creative and art-based approaches within psychological and educational contexts.
Curious learners
For anyone interested in the intersection of psychology, creativity, and expressive practices.
Your Learning Journey
A structured progression, each session building thoughtfully on the last.
foundations
understand the foundations, scope, and language of art therapy and art-based practice.
unlearning & exploration
move beyond the idea that creativity requires artistic skill and begin exploring different expressive mediums.
practical interventions
learn and experience structured art-based activities that can support reflection, expression, and emotional exploration.
working with materials
experiment with colour, imagery, drawing, collage, and other creative materials to understand their possibilities in practice.
application
explore how creative interventions can be adapted for different people, contexts, developmental needs, and presenting concerns.
ethics & boundaries
understand responsible use of art-based interventions, including scope of practice, consent, safety, and ethical considerations.
integration
bring together psychological concepts, creative practice, ethics, and reflective learning.
reflection & next steps
reflect on your learning and identify ways to thoughtfully carry art-based approaches into future academic, professional, or creative settings.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Tangible capabilities and reflective skills you can carry into life and practice.
Understand the foundations, scope, and ethical boundaries of art therapy and art-based practice.
Distinguish art therapy from creative, expressive, and art-based interventions.
Explore how colour, imagery, drawing, collage, and other creative mediums can support expression and self-exploration.
Learn and experience practical art-based techniques through guided, structured activities.
Develop basic skills for facilitating structured art-based activities in appropriate settings.
Explore how creative interventions can be adapted across different populations, developmental needs, and settings.
Connect psychological concepts with creative and expressive techniques in meaningful ways.
Build reflective practice through personal engagement with creative processes and guided reflection.
Meet Your Guide
Sanjivani Pargal
Art Therapy Facilitator and Practitioner · Masters Degree, Clinical Psychology and Diploma art therapy practitioner
Sanjivani Pargal is an art-based practitioner and facilitator interested in exploring creative expression as a tool for reflection, self-exploration, and psychological learning. Through this course, she brings together psychological understanding and practical art-based approaches to help learners engage with creative methods in a structured and reflective way.
How Certificates Are Awarded
Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who fulfill the course requirements and successfully complete the prescribed assessments and assignments.
Certificate eligibility is subject to meeting the required attendance and completing all mandatory course components.
Attendance Tracking
attendance is tracked across all live sessions. participants are expected to maintain regular attendance to receive the certificate of completion.
Participant Communication
all course communication, session reminders, updates, and resources will be shared through the official whatsapp group. participants are expected to check the group regularly.
Reserve Your Spot
Everything you need to know before joining the next live cohort.
Course Details
Duration
5 Weeks · 10 Live Sessions · 15 Training Hours
Dates
2026-09-08 – 2026-10-08
Time
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 PM IST
Platform
Live Online
Batch Size
Limited to 15 participants
Language
English
Certification
Certificate of Completion
Support
Reach out anytime at contact.
Tuition
Choose your registration type
15 seats remaining
2026-09-08 – 2026-10-08
- Live experiential sessions
- Small facilitated cohort
- Theory + experiential practice
- Certificate of Participation
Pair Registration available. See options above.
Your Brain Buddy
Manrehet Kaur · Founder
ready to explore art as a language?
join batch 1 of art therapy & art-based interventions and build a practical foundation in creative approaches to mental health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Psychology students, trainees in clinical psychology, mental health practitioners, educators, and anyone curious about reflective, embodied psychology learning. No prior therapy or movement background is required.
All our courses are live and facilitator-led over video. Cohorts stay small so you get presence and personal feedback, not a recording library.
Yes. Every learner who completes the cohort gets a certificate of participation plus reflection materials to keep.
No. Introductory courses work for curious beginners and experienced students alike. You can also try free worksheets and guides before enrolling.
We share session reflections and reading material so you can catch up. We also encourage learners to reach out to the facilitator if a missed session needs additional support.
Our courses build psychology learning and professional skills. Certificates of participation are included where stated. Formal licensure or accredited clinical training follows regulated pathways where those apply.
Join the waitlist for any upcoming course and we will email you the moment cohort dates and pricing are announced.
₹3,199
2026-09-08 – 2026-10-08