ARTS BASED THERAPY - A PATH
REGISTRATION AND ADMISSION - For Mumbai and Ahmedabad course
Applicants submit completed application form and fees. The Mind and Arts Institute sends confirmation when selected.
STEP 1
WORKSHOP I – (Time Commitment: 72 hours)
26th May to 2nd June 2024- MUMBAI COURSE
TBA- AHMEDABAD COURSE
8 days workshop. It is non-residential. (Outstation participants have to make their own stay arrangements)
STEP 2
PILOT PROJECT AND ASSIGNMENTS – (Time commitment: approx 30 hours over 3 months)
June 2024 to August 2024-MUMBAI COURSE
TBA-AHMEDABAD COURSE
The purpose of the pilot project is to be playful and get familiar with the new medium of communication, and to ‘see’ the client from an ABT perspective. Students must practice ABT with clients in their organisation.
SUPERVISION AND ASSESSMENT
ABT supervisors guide and assess students’ work.
STEP 3
WORKSHOP II – (Time commitment: 72 hours)
8th to 15th September, 2024 -MUMBAI COURSE
TBA-AHMEDABAD COURSE
8 days workshop. It is non-residential. (Outstation participants have to make their own stay arrangements)
STEP 4
ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT – (Time commitment: approx 70 hours over 5 months)
October 2024 TO February 2024 - MUMBAI COURSE
-AHMEDABAD COURSE
These projects are a vital part of learning how to systematically apply ABT over a period of time. Students plan and conduct ABT sessions at their organisations. The research data is documented, analysed, and presented in the form of a report.
SUPERVISION AND ASSESSMENT
ABT supervisors guide and assess students’ action research.
STEP 5
CERTIFICATION
Students who have passed must attend the certification ceremony.
*Time commitment is based on assignments and sessions.
Applicants submit completed application form and fees. The Mind and Arts Institute sends confirmation when selected.
STEP 1
WORKSHOP I – (Time Commitment: 72 hours)
26th May to 2nd June 2024- MUMBAI COURSE
TBA- AHMEDABAD COURSE
8 days workshop. It is non-residential. (Outstation participants have to make their own stay arrangements)
STEP 2
PILOT PROJECT AND ASSIGNMENTS – (Time commitment: approx 30 hours over 3 months)
June 2024 to August 2024-MUMBAI COURSE
TBA-AHMEDABAD COURSE
The purpose of the pilot project is to be playful and get familiar with the new medium of communication, and to ‘see’ the client from an ABT perspective. Students must practice ABT with clients in their organisation.
SUPERVISION AND ASSESSMENT
ABT supervisors guide and assess students’ work.
STEP 3
WORKSHOP II – (Time commitment: 72 hours)
8th to 15th September, 2024 -MUMBAI COURSE
TBA-AHMEDABAD COURSE
8 days workshop. It is non-residential. (Outstation participants have to make their own stay arrangements)
STEP 4
ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT – (Time commitment: approx 70 hours over 5 months)
October 2024 TO February 2024 - MUMBAI COURSE
-AHMEDABAD COURSE
These projects are a vital part of learning how to systematically apply ABT over a period of time. Students plan and conduct ABT sessions at their organisations. The research data is documented, analysed, and presented in the form of a report.
SUPERVISION AND ASSESSMENT
ABT supervisors guide and assess students’ action research.
STEP 5
CERTIFICATION
Students who have passed must attend the certification ceremony.
*Time commitment is based on assignments and sessions.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ABT COURSE
- An optimum group size of 20-25 applicants will be enrolled for the course ensuring maximum sharing, connecting, contributing, and more impactful learning.
- This course is open for Professionals and Experts from various fields - Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors, Special educators, Social workers, Caregivers, Psychiatrists, Doctors, and other deserving candidates based on their experience and commitment.
- ABT addresses issues such as learning disabilities, intellectual challenges, autism, problems in mental health, de-addiction, palliative care & pain management, in rehabilitation for people affected by trafficking, abuse, domestic violence, issues surrounding LGBT, and communities affected by conflict and trauma.
- 25 Credit hours, i.e. the course has 375 hours of Theory and Practical work.
- The course offers theoretical and experiential understanding of all art forms in a therapeutic setting.
- The format of the course is well-grounded in research. It is based on a deep and insightful grasp of the Indian study of the mind.
- The ABT course provides a hands-on experience of using art, drama, movement, and rhythm in an integrated manner.
- Completion of the course and its requirements certifies one as a practitioner of Arts-Based Therapy.
The year 2022-23 is will be the sixth year of the Arts Based Therapy course facilitated by the Mind and Arts Institute faculty. The Institute aims to provide participants with a holistic experience of learning to use and integrate various art forms therapeutically and applying this knowledge for self-growth and healing for populations you work with.