New for 2022

This seven week evening course has been developed through an exciting new partnership between Insider Art and Iron Mill College.

What is the aim of the course?

This course introduces, contextualises and demystifies some key ideas from Jungian psychology particularly psyche as an evolved self-regulating system. Some of Jung’s thinking was of his time and some was ahead: we will look at context, and how Jung’s intuitions have resonated with more recent areas like evolutionary psychology and cultural and spiritual aspects of therapy. Taught by an Art Therapist, the course particularly focusses on Jung’s major influence on the roots of Art Therapy.

The course runs over seven sessions with one focused on a detailed exploration of a case study.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for:

·      People who have completed previous Insider Art courses ('Art and Mental Health: Art Therapy Foundation', 'Art in Health: practical applications'), and/or

·      Qualified therapists and counsellors seeking Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and/or

·      Therapy and counselling trainees.

What does the course cover?

Topics include:

·      Image making, ‘Art’: the individual and the shared

·      Jung’s model of the psyche and its role in creativity in psychotherapy and counselling

·      Jung in the context of evolutionary psychology

·      Jung as an artist and art therapist

·      Jung, spirituality and meaning making

·      Jung and Asian thinking

Learning is through a series of talks, visual presentations, written materials and participatory groups. The amount of reading undertaken is a personal choice.

Who teaches it?

The course is led by Malcolm Learmonth, a former Arts & Health lead and Senior Art Therapist for Devon Partnership NHS Trust.

In week six, guest tutor Karen Huckvale will present a case study.  Karen is a BAAT registered and Play Therapy accredited supervisor, founder member and ex-trustee of Arts & Health South West.

Both course tutors are qualified Art Psychotherapists, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (www.hcpcuk.org.uk) and have worked as art psychotherapists in NHS mental health services and in private practice in Devon.

What qualification will I gain?

A Completion Certificate with confirmation of the 14 taught hours Continuing Professional Development is awarded at the end of course to students with over 70% attendance.

Do I need to provide any materials or equipment?

No. All art making materials are provided.

When and where does the course run?

The course takes place on Tuesday evenings 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm starting on 3rd May 2022.

Course dates: 3rd May, 10th May, 17th May and 24th May

No session on 31st May (half-term)

7th June, 14th June and 21st June

Please note that 28th June and 5th July have been allocated as reserve days in the event that a session has to be cancelled.

The course will be held at Iron Mill College, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter EX1 1QT.

Is this the right course for me?

All students who apply are invited to a short informal meeting, to be held on Zoom or over the ‘phone, to discuss their application with the course tutor to ensure there is a good fit between each  applicant and the course.

Iron Mill College are hosting an online public taster session on Tuesday 29^th March from 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm.

How do I apply?

Applications are accepted from 1st March 2022. Application forms are available from both Insider Art and Iron Mill College’s websites. Alternatively you can email info@insiderart.org.uk and be emailed or sent an application form.

What does it cost?

There are two fee rates: General admission £375 and Concessionary admission for pervious Insider Art and Iron Mill College students £325.

This course provides education about art therapy. All education about therapy inevitably provokes some personal resonances and draws on some personal experiences however the course has educational aims and isn't a substitute for personal therapy.