Our Professional Diploma in Arts Therapy is designed to equip mental health professionals, educators, and aspiring therapists with the knowledge and skills to integrate creative arts therapies into their practice. This comprehensive program covers a range of therapeutic modalities including art, dance/movement, drama, and music therapy, offering a holistic approach to mental health care and emotional well-being. Through a combination of theoretical foundations, hands-on training, and supervised practice, participants will learn how to use creative expression as a powerful tool to support individuals facing emotional, developmental, and psychological challenges. Our curriculum is grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to the needs of diverse populations, from children with learning difficulties to adults dealing with trauma or mental illness. By completing this diploma, you will not only gain expertise in therapeutic techniques but also develop the creative and empathetic skills needed to promote healing and personal growth. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, this program will prepare you to make a meaningful impact in the mental health and social support sectors
With our professional services, you can access a wide range of resources and tools to support your career growth. AAT therapists provide consultant services for individuals of all ages. Both individual and group sessions are offered at our main office in Amman for ongoing creative arts therapy. However, IT also implements creative arts therapy programs for one-day events or workshops in order to provide individuals with an opportunity to experience using the arts as an expressive tool. Additionally, ITA therapists are available for consultation and training on how to increase the accessibility of creative
As part of our Professional Diploma in Arts Therapy, we offer specialized sub-courses that integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Family and Marital Therapy into the art therapy framework. These sub-courses provide a deep dive into how these well-established psychological methods can be enhanced through creative arts therapies, allowing practitioners to offer more holistic and versatile interventions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Art Therapy: This course explores how visual arts can complement CBT by helping clients externalize their thoughts and emotions, identify cognitive distortions, and engage in problem-solving in a creative and reflective manner. Through guided art-making, therapists can reinforce CBT techniques, making abstract concepts more tangible for clients. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Art Therapy: Focused on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness, this sub-course integrates the principles of DBT with creative arts. Participants will learn how to use art to teach clients DBT skills, helping them visually map out emotional responses, practice mindfulness through creative processes, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. Family and Marital Therapy in Art Therapy: This course focuses on how art therapy can support families and couples in addressing communication issues, resolving conflicts, and building stronger emotional connections. By engaging in joint art-making activities, family members can express feelings and perspectives that might be difficult to verbalize, fostering deeper understanding and empathy within relationships. Each of these sub-courses combines theoretical knowledge with practical, experiential learning, empowering professionals to integrate these therapeutic techniques into their practice with greater flexibility and creativity. By completing these courses, participants will expand their toolkit for helping clients achieve emotional healing, behavioral change, and relational growth.