Level 5 Diploma in Working with Children in Art Therapy

The BAAT Level 5 Diploma in Working with Children in Art Therapy has been written and designed by BAAT and accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB). The course will equip arts therapists with the skills required to ensure ethical and effective intervention with children and young people. This course is open to HCPC registered arts therapists and international applicants who work abroad.

The rising incidence of mental health issues amongst children and young people has become an acute source of concern. Growing evidence highlights a need for accessible and effective interventions that can engage this client group. Additionally, clinicians have to work within an increasingly complex legal framework and ensure that their practice complies with statutory requirements. Children and young people sometimes struggle to put their feelings into words and professionals often report that art and other creative therapies can have significant impact on impulse control, wellbeing and emotional literacy.

To respond to the changing landscape of arts therapies with children and young people, the British Association of Art Therapists offers an accredited course, specifically tailored to enable arts therapists to meet these challenges.

Please click on the PDFs to access the information pack, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and the application form.

For more information (after you have read the information pack) please contact Mary Rose Brady: mary-rose@baat.org

Convenors: Mary Rose Brady and other tutors