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College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy

Providing online art therapy courses to students in Australia and around the world enriched by on-campus intensives.

The College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy (CECAT) offers online courses and on-campus intensives. At CECAT, we are committed to the training and development of art therapy around Australia and worldwide.

13/11/2025

Try this 5 transformative art therapy exercises!

When you hear “art therapy”, perhaps your mind immediately thinks of mandalas or colouring books. While these have their place, the truth is, creative arts therapy is a wide, vibrant field that reaches into the deepest parts of ourselves to inspire healing and understanding. It’s not just about creating pretty pictures; it’s about creating meaning.

In our latest blog, Rob Gray (Director of CECAT) invites you beyond the usual with five therapeutic, and perhaps a bit unusual, art therapy exercises you can try right now. No artistic skill needed, just an open heart and a willingness to explore.

Find out what these 5 exercies are via: https://arttherapycourses.com.au/transformative-art-therapy-exercises-you-can-try-today/

02/11/2025

Working with Children and Art Therapy. What is the difference between play therapy and art therapy? How can these be combined and work together to provide the best support for your child? Art Therapy can help you understand your child better, unpack what your child is struggling with or needing guidance on. Play therapy can create a visual guide on what your child is coping with so you can be more supportive as a parent.

Watch the full video as Rob, Director of CECAT goes into more depth on the combination of Art Therapy and Play Therapy. Watch in full via: https://youtu.be/p9Zgj3ggZk4

21/10/2025

Art therapy is a psychotherapeutic practice that utilises the creative process –drawing, painting, collage, modelling, or writing – as a way to foster emotional expression, symbolic elaboration, and psychological healing when a patient faces psychological challenges. Its theoretical basis is rooted in psychoanalytic, humanist, and neuroscientific perspectives, which are based on the idea that language alone cannot always access especially traumatic memories that are stored implicitly (not consciously available), sensorially, and in fragments within a client. By creating a receptive environment with external tools, the individual can externalise internal states that are often difficult to express verbally, reconnecting body, emotion, symbol, and narrative.

Find out more about how art therapy can rebuild a traumatised brain via the link to our latest blog below:
https://arttherapycourses.com.au/how-art-therapy-rebuilds-the-traumatised-brain/

18/10/2025

Dive into the transformative world of art therapy as we explore the profound role of symbolism in healing and self-expression. In this video, we unravel how symbols, whether intentional or spontaneous, serve as powerful tools for understanding emotions, processing trauma, and fostering personal growth. From the use of primary shapes like circles and triangles to culturally significant symbols, discover how these elements can unlock deeper insights in therapeutic settings.

Watch the full video via our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XNsi-5jMYU0

Looking for art therapy courses online in Australia?
Check out our Introduction, Certificate and Diploma art therapy courses today!

We provide both online AND on-campus options.

Visit our website for more info: https://arttherapycourses.com.au/

10/10/2025

When you lose a loved one – a partner, a parent, a child – the world shifts on its axis. The grief that follows is a profound, often isolating experience that can feel impossible to put into words. People may ask, “How are you?” and all you can manage is a simple, “Not bad, yourself?” because explaining the crushing weight you feel is just too hard. For those moments when language fails, art therapy offers a lifeline.

In our latest blog, we explore the use of art therapy in healing from personal loss. Read in full via: https://arttherapycourses.com.au/art-therapy-for-grief/

23/09/2025

Art Therapy for Couples: Bridging the Gap in Relationship Counselling

Relationships are among the most profound and challenging journeys we take in life. They involve a constant dance of shared experiences, emotions, and personal growth. For many, this journey is marked by unspoken words and missed connections, creating a gap of misunderstanding. However, as art therapists, we understand that the tools to bridge this divide are often found not only in direct conversation but also in the shared creative spirit, where unconscious and conscious ideas, fears, and wishes can surface. Art therapy provides a unique and powerful way to navigate the complexities of relationships, making a tangible difference in the lives of those seeking a deeper bond.

Want to know more? Our latest article explores how joint art-making exercises can help couples improve communication and strengthen their connection, transforming their journey together.

Read via: https://arttherapycourses.com.au/art-therapy-for-couples/

15/09/2025

Do you want to train as an Art Therapist but are wondering how you can study to become one? In this video Rob Gray, director of CECAT, talks about what options are available to those wanting to become Art Therapists.

CECAT offers the option for students to study online or attend in-person sessions in locations around Australia and Kuala Lumpur. Find the full video by clicking here: https://youtu.be/FJ4hxGI1CWo

Looking for more resources on getting support through Art Therapy or for becoming an Art Therapist? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Do you want to train as an Art Therapist but are wondering how you can study to become one? In this video, Rob Gray, director of CECAT, talks about what options are available to those wanting to become Art Therapists.

11/09/2025

The journey toward the end of life is often a final, profound passage—one that a person walks not only with their body, but with their spirit. While modern medicine excels at managing physical symptoms, the deepest human struggles—the fears and regrets of a lifetime, the unsaid goodbyes—often remain unspoken and unseen. This is where art therapy in palliative care offers a sacred and powerful path, a way to tend to the soul by giving form to the indescribable. It is here, at the threshold, that the creative process becomes a final, vital dialogue with the unconscious, allowing a person to find peace by integrating and letting go.

In our latest blog we delve into this unspoken dialogue and the power of art therapy in palliative care.

Read more via: https://arttherapycourses.com.au/art-therapy-for-palliative-care/

02/09/2025

Are you an anxious person? Do you struggle with anxiety?

Art Therapy can be a valuable tool to help your anxiety. An Art Therapist can support your journey in overcoming anxiety through the medium of drawing and painting. Watch the full video over on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/v0GIE2nC_bs

Interested in becoming an Art Therapist? Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more insights and helpful tips. We can answer all your questions surrounding art therapy:
- How can art therapy help mental health?
- How to incorporate art therapy into your routine?
- How to become an art therapist?
- How to make art therapy your job?

Sign up for art therapy education with one of our courses today: www.arttherapycourses.com.au/registration-form/

25/08/2025

Life has a way of shaping our paths, often into forms we never expected. For many of us, the call to create – to connect with our inner world through colour, form, and texture – is a quiet whisper we’ve learned to listen for. But what happens when that whisper grows into a deeper, more profound calling: the desire to use this creative language to help others heal?

This isn’t just about learning a new skill; it’s a journey of the soul. It’s about recognising that the universe has gifted you with a unique way of seeing the world, and now you have the chance to share that gift with others.

Read the full blog via: www.arttherapycourses.com.au/a-personal-journey-through-our-art-therapy-course/

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20/08/2025

Can you get a career in art therapy? In this video, Rob Gray talks about how you can train as an art therapist and healer. Learn what courses you need to become an art therapist and how you can make a difference in the world through art and therapy.

Watch the full video via our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/mgPp2HPFk-c

Keep watching our channel for more insights and helpful tips on becoming an Art Therapist. We can answer all your questions surrounding art therapy:
- How can art therapy work for mental health?
- How to incorporate art therapy into your routine?
- How does art therapy heal the soul?
- How to become an art therapist?
- How to make art therapy your job?

Sign up for art therapy education with one of our courses today: www.arttherapycourses.com.au/registration-form/

17/08/2025

For centuries, artists have intuitively understood the transformative power of creation. From the meditative stroke of a brush to the focused sculpting of clay, there’s an inherent sense of solace, insight, and even healing embedded within the artistic process.

Read our latest blog that delves into the captivating intersection of art, psychology, and neuroscience, exploring how engaging in creative expression within a therapeutic context can literally reshape our brains and enhance our psychological health.

Read more via:www.arttherapycourses.com.au/the-neuroscience-of-creativity-in-art-therapy/

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Online Art Therapy Courses Worldwide

Enjoy Introductory, Certificate and Diploma art therapy courses at the College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy (CECAT).

At CECAT, we are committed to the training and development of art therapy around Australia and the world. For those unable to study at a University due to financial reasons, time restraints or distance limitations, our art therapy courses provide a solid foundation.

At CECAT, you can complete the entire course online (including Skype meetings). However, we highly recommend that you take advantage of our on-campus Intensives in an Australian city of your choice. See here for more details.

Why consider studying with CECAT?