CREATIVE ARTS AND HEALING COLLEGE Accredited (HICAT) Provider
STUDY HICAT AND Embrace Wellness
At The Creative Arts and Healing College, we believe in the power of creative expression and healing. Our HICAT course is designed to inspire personal growth and well-being, helping you achieve a healthier, happier you.
Course Designed For Personal Growth
HICAT Course Information
Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy (HICAT) is an evidence based mental health course which runs for 20 weeks (6 months). The on-campus course includes one day per week on campus, with the remaining work to be done during the week (approximately 10 to 15 hours). The course’s main premise is about the body’s fight or flight response. It acknowledges the role of stress in our lives, and it looks at 20 different creative art modules that range from painting and drawing to meditation, creative writing, clay work and dance and movement to name a few. Working within each module, we find ways of discovering how the body can return to the relaxation response.
Explore the Powerful Benefits of HICAT
- Learning face to face with others is life changing. You will have as much support as you need from the facilitator and your peers to really understand each module.
- Learning with others helps to provide connections and gives us opportunity for self-reflection. You will work individually and in groups, and this will help to develop confidence and passion.
- Learning face to face on campus will enable you to share your ideas and receive feedback. The learning space is a safe environment in which to grow.
Connect With the Best Part of Yourself Through This Course
Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies offer a powerful approach that can be applied across various settings and with a diverse range of clients.
- HICAT equips you with valuable tools to support children in expressing and processing emotions, while also helping them build confidence, focus, and concentration. It is particularly beneficial for children on the autism spectrum and their families.
- In aged care, HICAT can significantly improve the quality of life for many older individuals by addressing issues such as loneliness and a loss of purpose, which are commonly experienced in this age group.
- The skills gained through HICAT are also in high demand within the corporate world. By promoting positive work environments, reducing stress and workplace bullying, and enhancing creativity, leadership, and productivity, HICAT is a valuable tool for team building and improving overall business success.
Course Structure
Practical Topics Covered in This Course Include
- Art Therapy (paint, watercolour pencils, charcoal & oil pastels)
- Tactile Therapy (sculpture, clay, construction, sand play & environmental art-making)
- Music, Tribal Rhythms, Medicine Drums & Sound Therapy
- Role Play, Storytelling, Creative Writing & Drama Therapy
- Meditation/Mindfulness with Music & Movement
- Games/Movement & Role-Play & Art with Children
- Dance & Movement Therapy
- Community Art Project