Introduction to Expressive Therapies
Advanced Study Major
The Introduction to Expressive Therapies Advanced Study Major presents you with an introduction to an exciting and growing area of contemporary counselling – expressive therapies.
Expressive therapies are approaches that incorporate creative processes (e.g. art, drama, movement, music, writing, play, etc.) into the counselling process.
Topics included in this Advanced Study Major include:
The rise and evolution of expressive therapies
The efficacy of expressive therapies
Key approaches to expressive therapy and expressive therapeutic techniques (such as art therapy, music therapy, play therapy, sand tray therapy, etc.)
How expressive therapies can be used effectively with a different client groups
How expressive therapies can be used effectively with different client issues
Total Cost: $795
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To enrol in an Advanced Study Major, you must be a current student, or alumni of, the Diploma of Counselling. This is because ASM’s are comprehensive specialist programs, they pre-suppose a foundational knowledge of counselling and mental health.
*Please note that whilst the Advanced Study Majors are highly relevant to specialty areas in counselling practise, by nature they do not form a part of the accredited curriculum.
Why study an Advanced Study Major
Advanced Study Majors (ASMs) are advanced learning programs in topical areas of mental health practice. They can be undertaken in addition to our Diploma of Counselling. There is no limit on the number of Advanced Study Majors you can undertake.
Specialist programs
ASMs are deep dives into contemporary areas of practice. Each ASM is approximately 60 to 80-hours of learning. They provide you with a higher level of practical and theoretical knowledge in a specialised field of counselling*.
Flexible learning
ASMs can be studied entirely online. Learning material, including comprehensive workbook and lecture videos, is accessible from your student learning portal (My.AIPC). Assessments are online by multiple-choice. ASMs are supported by our academic team via all usual methods.
Enrol anytime
You can enrol in an ASM at the time you enrol into the Diploma of Counselling, or at any subsequent time. The advantage of early enrolment in an ASM is that studies can be completed concurrently with your Diploma.
*Please note that whilst the Advanced Study Majors are highly relevant to specialty areas in counselling practise, by nature they do not form a part of the accredited curriculum.
Specialist programs
ASMs are deep dives into contemporary areas of practice. Each ASM is approximately 60 to 80-hours of learning. They provide you with a higher level of practical and theoretical knowledge in a specialised field of counselling*.
Flexible learning
ASMs can be studied entirely online. Learning material, including comprehensive workbook and lecture videos, is accessible from your student learning portal (My.AIPC). Assessments are online by multiple-choice. ASMs are supported by our academic team via all usual methods.
Enrol anytime
You can enrol in an ASM at the time you enrol into the Diploma of Counselling, or at any subsequent time. The advantage of early enrolment in an ASM is that studies can be completed concurrently with your Diploma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as ASM’s are comprehensive specialist programs, they pre-suppose a foundational knowledge of counselling and mental health.
No, as a student or graduate of our Diploma of Counselling, you can enrol in as many ASM’s as you like.
Yes, ASM’s can be studied alongside your Diploma of Counselling.
When you enrol in ASM’s, the course learning material, including comprehensive workbook and lecture videos, are made available in your student learning portal (My.AIPC).
ASM’s are assessed by multiple-choice, and supported by our academic team via all usual methods. The pass rate for ASM’s is 70%. As the assessment is competency-based, if you don’t pass on your first try, you can review, save and re-submit your answers (there are no re-attempt limits).
When you successfully complete an ASM you will receive an internationally-verifiable Digital Badge as well as a downloadable CPD Certificate of Attainment. These are made available student learning portal (My.AIPC).
All ASM’s come with a 30-day money back guarantee.
30-day money-back guarantee.
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Zero Risk
Your enrolment comes with a guarantee that empowers you to enrol risk-free. If, for any reason whatsoever you decide you do not want to proceed with your course within 30-day, we will give you a 100%, no questions asked, money back guarantee.
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