The 15-credit Advanced Professional Certificate in Expressive Therapies Studies is designed for mental health and health care professionals, human service professionals, social workers, school psychologists, guidance and adjustment counselors and others who are looking for innovative approaches to enhance their professional lives.
• Further your professional skills and understanding of the use of Expressive Therapy in clinical and community settings
• Choose elective courses relevant to your professional interests
• Learn from leaders in the field of Expressive Therapies
• Complete the program while working full time
The program offers specific training in the uses of different expressive therapy modalities. Participants study the principles and practices of the various modalities of art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy and psychodrama. Course work will demonstrate how expressive therapy skills can be integrated into clinical work with a variety of populations. The courses are designed to build on each participant's professional practice and offer skills in combining innovative techniques and strategies for effecting positive change.
This certificate is not intended for those who require full professional training for licensure or accreditation in the Expressive Arts Therapies specialization.
Faculty Spotlight
Jennifer Wiles-Balzar
Adjunct Instructor of Expressive Therapies
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Tammy Smith
Adjunct Instructor of Expressive Therapies - Dance/Movement Therapy
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