Introduction to ART Therapy

Continuing Education
Workshop
February 23, 2025
+3 GMT
Instructors
Carol Hammal, MA
Carol Hammal, MA
Art Psychotherapist & O7 Academy Director

Carol is an Egyptian art psychotherapist. She takes pride in being the first trained art therapist in Egypt and has played a vital role in the growth of the art therapy field in her homeland. She obtained her master's degree in art therapy & counselling from Drexel University in Philadelphia and currently works as a digital art therapy consultant. As a member of the American Art Therapy Association, she has had the privilege of guest lecturing on the integration of digital art therapy tools in clinical and medical settings.

Course Description
In this workshop, attendees are offered an insightful lecture, followed by an interactive hands-on experience using a variety of art materials – participants have the opportunity to explore different art mediums, and understand the meanings and symbols of their drawings.
Key Learning outcomes

- Gain knowledge of what Art Therapy is and is not.

- Learn the history and theory of Art Therapy, and how it is applied with various populations, both adults and children.

- How to understand your own drawings and art.

- How to identify pathological artwork (for example: artwork that shows signs of depression, schizophrenia, bipolar, brain damage, developmental delays, etc.).

Prerequisites
Required Materials list: - 1 HB pencil - 1 eraser - 1 sharpener - 1 pack of 12 coloured pencils - 1 pack of 12 markers - 1 pack of 12 oil pastels - 1 pack of water colours - 1 set of 12 acrylic or gouache tubes - 1 plastic disposable cup - 1 small pack of tissues (portable) - 1 #4 round brush - 1 #8 round brush - 1 #6 flat brush - 1 #10 flat brush - 6 elastic bands - 1 medium pack of “Jovi” plasticine (white is preferable colour) - 6 sheets of A3 paper - 1 pen - 1 small notepad (A5 sized)
Disclaimer
Attending this workshop does not qualify to practice art therapy as a therapy modality.
This course is online
This course will be held at
This course is in
Arabic with English references