Hong Kong Intermodal Expressive Arts Professional Certificate (One-Year)

This course focuses on Intermodal Decentering (IDEC®), a foundational process in phenomenological expressive arts therapy, and explores theories from other schools and systems (Person-centered / Expressive Therapy Continuum). It emphasizes exploring and experiencing diverse art forms (including visual arts, music, dance, drama, and creative writing), learning the psychological benefits and techniques of each art form. During the course, participants will connect with their inner worlds and lives, respond creatively to the world that shapes us, and draw on their own resources for self-inspiration. This series aims to train individuals interested in the field of expressive arts therapy, learning how to apply elements of expressive arts in their daily lives and in professional settings.

Recognition

• The first professional training institution and program in Asia recognized by the Expressive Arts Therapy program’s founder, Dr. Paolo J. Knill (EGS affiliate)

• Professional training hours recognized by the traditional expressive arts therapy institute, the European Graduate School of Switzerland (EGS)

• Curriculum designed in accordance with the European Graduate School of Switzerland, recognized by IEATA(International Expressive Arts Therapy Association)

• IEATA Organisational Member

• Professional Member of the International Network for Expressive Arts Training

Professional path

• After completing the program, students can continue their studies in the Summer Intensive Master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy with a minor in Psychology at the European Graduate School in Switzerland, becoming an internationally recognized Expressive Arts Therapist (IDEC®).

• After completing the required practicum and supervision hours, students can apply to the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) for registered Expressive Arts Therapists.

Special Features

1. Learning focuses on the foundational process of phenomenological expressive arts therapy—IDEC® Intermodal Decentering.
2. Immersive study sessions are conducted to build students’ therapist foundation and develop a personalized therapeutic framework.
3. Experiential learning allows students to personally experience expressive arts, integrating theory and practice according to their own learning progress.
4. Students learn to combine different art forms, understanding their interplay and connection to our senses to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
5. Learn how to integrate expressive arts into their work and personal growth.

》Course Brochure

》 (PDF) Application Form

》European Graduate School (EGS) Master’s Program in Expressive Arts Therapy

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