Self Creative Therapy Diploma
COURSE LENGTH 1 Year (42 weeks)
NEXT START DATE Sept 2020 / June 2021
HOURS NEEDED Minimum of 3-5 hours per week
CERTIFICATION Self Creative Therapy Diploma, School of Therapy, Leaves Institute.
Course Overview
The Self Creative Therapy Diploma explores the many different ways in which creativity can be used as therapy, which in turn leads to a deep, holistic form of healing. You will learn how Asobi (Play) Therapy and Geijutsu (Art) Therapy can help you to understand your thoughts, feelings and emotions by expressing them through a variety of artistic media.
You will experience first hand how creative methods including drawing, sand play, drumming and dance can help you connect with yourself in a new and enriching way, harnessing creative forces and spontaneity that may have been lost. By learning how to apply these techniques and practices, you will discover an enriching and truly integrated way of working on the mind, body and spirit.
HEAR ABOUT THE SELF CREATIVE THERAPY DIPLOMA FROM YUMIKO ASAKURA
Induction
Shortly before you start your Diploma course, we will send you through access to the Leaves Institute online learning platform to get you ready for the start of your academic year. Right at the very beginning, we will take you through everything you need to know about your education with us within your induction. You induction has been curated so that you are fully prepared, all set up and are clear on how you will be taught and supported across the year.
Jikochiyu Course
During your time at Leaves Institute you will go on a healing journey, you will encounter experiences and feelings that you may never have had before and you will learn the profound and life changing practices and methods curated by Yumiko Asakura. Prior to beginning your Diploma we teach our students the essential tools taught on the Jikochiyu Course, these skills enable our students to relax and focus on themselves. The Jikochiyu Course helps people find answers and enables them to begin to gain a deeper personal appreciation for themselves and the life they are living. It’s essential that all our students are equipped with the Healing Practices taught on the Jikochiyu Course prior to starting their Diploma. The skills that you will learn, will teach you how to look after yourself and heal yourself, during this course you will have the opportunity to take the time to entirely focus on yourself. After your induction, you will complete the Jikochiyu Course to ensure that you are fully prepared to start your Diploma.
Course Units
Purpose and Interventions
Theories and Models
Geijutsu (Art)
Body
Sand
Gesalt and Global Psychosynthesis
Learning Methods
Live Streamed Lectures
Seminars
Group Tutorials
Supervision Sessions
One-to-One Tutorials
Group Discussions
Access to Industry Webinars
Academic Year
Our next Self Creative Therapy Diploma course starts in September 2020 and finishes in June 2021. The Academic year is made up of three terms which span across the year.
Termly Overview
Term 1
During the first term, we focus on the purpose of taking a holistic, integrated approach to therapy and study the theories and models that inform Self Creative Therapy.
You will examine Psychodynamic Theory and Neuroscience, Theories of Consciousness, Story Archetypes (characters such as 'the lover', 'the explorer', 'the rebel') and how they make us think, giving you the opportunity to explore how the mind works, how it influences our behaviour. And by uncovering the importance of Asobi Practices and of reconnecting with your inner child, you will learn to appreciate the true power of creativity and spontaneity.
Term 2
In term two, you will learn how to use Geijutsu Practices as a tool for understanding yourself, completing different timed drawing exercises to explore your true feelings in more depth. You will discover the ways and situations in which drawing can help you to regulate your emotions and how to interpret your art to gain insight into how you really feel. Through the Theory of Embodiment, you will also learn about how the body and movement can be used in therapy and study how to fully engage the body to reveal more about yourself.
Term 3
During the final term, you will study the Theory of Sand Play and the specialist techniques you need to apply and interpret it as part of your Self Creative Therapy. You will be encouraged to make your own sand tray and choose objects to create your unique world as a way to help you express your emotions in a deeply nurturing and healing way.
You will complete the course by learning about Gestalt and Global Psychosynthesis, how it can be used to explore your emotional experiences and to connect with yourself without constraint or limitation.
Academic Support
When you first start at Leaves Institute, we will introduce you to your Course Leader and your personal Tutor, who are there to provide academic guidance and support throughout your time with us. Each term, you will receive a one-to-one tutorial with your personal Tutor and, as a Self Creative Therapy student, you will also receive a supervision session which will help you develop in this field. This is time devoted to you and your studies here at Leaves Institute.
Assessment Guidelines
We conduct all our teaching, learning, assessment and grading to a Higher Education Level. This means our assessment guidelines and criteria maintain the highest standard of education and all courses have been accredited to ensure that you and all Leaves Institute students are taught to a professional level. You’ll be assessed on your learning and practice and awarded your Diploma once you have completed and passed all the course units.
Online Educational Platform
As a Leaves Institute student, you can access your course on your phone, tablet or desktop via our app. You can take part in conferences and watch our lectures broadcast live. You’ll be able to connect with fellow students through our weekly discussions and record your learning via your ePortfolio. You will also receive video feedback from your Tutor on all your assignments. Leaves Institute teaches through an online educational platform, using the most advanced digital communication technology to live stream our lectures, seminars and tutorials across continents in real time through our virtual learning environment. The technology we use allows you to connect with our network of industry specialists, Course Leaders, Lecturers and Tutors wherever you are in the world and gives you the flexibility to fit your learning in around your life.
Independent Self-Study & Practice
Students have timetabled lectures and sessions throughout the term. In addition to your timetabled sessions, the course also requires additional independent learning and self development through study and practice. This will typically involve working on individual and group projects, practice weeks, preparing coursework assignments and presentations. Your independent learning will be supported by a range of excellent facilities including online resources on the online virtual learning platform.
Key Course Takeaways
When you successfully complete our Self Creative Therapy Diploma course, you will be;
Awarded the Self Creative Therapy Diploma Certification from the Leaves School of Therapy at Leaves Institute.
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Qualified to apply for a place on the Master of Self Creative Therapy course.
Who should apply?
Anyone who would like to;
Develop their knowledge of the body’s powerful healing potential.
Find a natural way to help improve their health and that of their family.
Start to heal themselves as they are currently undergoing healing.
Pursue a professional career as a Healer.
Certification
On successful completion of the Self Creative Diploma, you will be awarded certification from Leaves Institute. When you successfully complete the course, you will be awarded the Self Creative Therapy Diploma from the School of Therapy at Leaves Institute. This is an admissions requirement if you would like to apply for a place on the Leaves Institute Master of Self Creative Therapy Course.
Academic Standards
All our courses are delivered to the highest academic standards recognised at HE Level. As well as aligning to the core curriculum approved by UK Healers and the Confederation of Healing Organisations, we also align our courses and programme structure to esteemed UK Awarding Body ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality License Scheme.
Governing Bodies
Here at Leaves Institute we deliver our learning to a Higher Education Level to make sure that we offer the highest standard of professional healing education. Leaves Institute’s educational conduct, academic delivery and quality of course content are governed by the Leaves Institute Board of Directors and meet H.E.A.L.S. (Healing Education Leaves Alliance Standards).
Application Process
Apply below by completing an Application Form.
If you are considering applying to study two Diplomas at once, this is called a Dual Diploma.
You will receive Application Form and information about the fees for your course.
Simply complete and submit your Application Form as per the instructions.
We will confirm a date for your interview shortly afterwards via email.
After the interview, there will be a short questionnaire for you to complete.
Successful applicants will receive details of their place within 5 working days of their interview.
To secure your place on the course, we will need payment for the first semester.
One week before the start of your course, you will receive your Log-in instructions.
You will also be given guidance on how to prepare for the start of your course at Leaves Institute.