WHY CHOOSE METÀFORA?
ON-SITE
TRAINING
Offered in an in-person format at our school in Barcelona to preserve the essence of this iconic Metàfora course.
INTENSIVE
DURATION
Five days of dynamic learning integrating theory and practice, condensing knowledge and tools from art therapy.
INTERNATIONAL
ATMOSPHERE
Participants from all over the world share knowledge and experiences in a creative and multicultural atmosphere.
PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION
A course endorsed by ATE and FEAPA, serving as a first step towards continuing your training with the Postgraduate & Master’s.
COURSE DETAILS
Metàfora’s Art Therapy Summer School is an intensive course designed to introduce you to the fascinating world of art therapy. Over five immersive days at our Barcelona campus, you will explore how the creative process facilitates connection with your inner world and the development of new therapeutic tools.
This course is aimed at professionals in education, healthcare, social work and artistic disciplines who wish to integrate art therapy into their professional practice. It is also ideal for anyone interested in discovering the transformative power of art as a tool for self-knowledge and personal growth.
Metàfora’s Summer School in Art Therapy has become a reference point in the international art therapy scene. Its unique format brings together participants from diverse countries and disciplines in a dynamic and enriching environment.
This introductory art therapy course is also the first level of the complete art therapy training for those who wish to become art therapists, followed by the Postgraduate in Art Therapy and Community Art and the Master’s in Art Therapy.
No prior experience in art or therapy is required to participate.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS ART THERAPY COURSE
The Art as a Therapeutic Tool
Discover how artistic creation facilitates self-exploration, emotional processing, and personal development.
Essential Techniques and Methods
Learn to use various artistic techniques to encourage expression and emotional well-being.
Ethics and Professionalism in Art Therapy
Understand the importance of confidentiality, respecting personal boundaries, and supervision in professional practice.
Fundamentals of Art Therapy
Explore the key principles of this discipline, its evolution, and its applications in different therapeutic settings.
Observation and Analytical Skills
Develop an analytical perspective to interpret the creative process in a therapeutic context.
Practical Application in Different Fields
Engage with exercises and case studies that will allow you to integrate art therapy into fields such as education, healthcare, and social work.
PROGRAM
In these sessions, students will receive a historical overview of art therapy, including the presentation of main theoretical concepts, different intervention levels, and their applications in diverse fields and contexts.
Art therapy is employed in various settings such as assistance, social, hospital, and educational centers. These sessions will clarify with whom, how, and where art therapy is practiced.
The objective is not solely theoretical, but also to foster reflection and bibliographic analysis, crucial for professional development. Additionally, the course will explore the multifaceted nature of art therapy and its diverse applications within the proposed theoretical framework.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Trace the historical evolution of art therapy
- Master foundational art therapy theories and concepts
- Understand diverse intervention approaches and their applications
- Explore the art therapy process: materials, space, and dynamics
- Develop skills in individual and group therapy
- Define the art therapist’s role and responsibilities
- Gain insights into professional training and development
The art therapy experiential group is one of the pillars of the training. It consists of a small group of students who work on different artistic aspects from experience. A part of the session’s time is used to create art objects and another part to generate a dialogue around these creations.
Guided by one of our art therapists, the participants discover, from the experience itself, some of the situations that give name to the different concepts that make up the theory of art therapy.
The work methodology is widely documented in the specified bibliography and its objective is to acquire notions of group dynamics in groups in which artistic works are carried out.
Experiential groups are the closest thing to a therapy group, which is why they are ideal for learning experimentally some of the elements that characterize this profession. This type of workshop is especially indicated for people who are considering dedicating themselves professionally to art therapy in the future or for those who develop art workshops and wish to obtain resources for creative support.
During the sessions, the artistic work alternates with the debate among the members of the group.
The case presentations show the clinical work carried out by professional art therapists in different centers and groups. In these meetings, the art-therapeutic processes carried out with different individual cases or group experiences are presented in detail, allowing a closer look at the different intervention proposals, the development of the sessions, the duration of the treatment, the objectives and the results.
These meetings provide a space for dialogue on the professional practice of art therapy and its wide range of possibilities.
Our workshops form one of the most important aspects of the program, as they provide a platform on which to combine both the theoretical and general Art Therapy based processes. Workshops are an excellent occasion to see how creative methods are practically applied in Art Therapy, and how Art Therapy is implemented with different user groups.
The practice of Art Therapy covers various fields, from health care to social services and education. From attending to different types of school problems in primary and secondary education to clinical interventions in hospitals (oncology, palliative care, long-term treatments…), from nursing homes to primary care centers, mental health centers for children, adolescents, and adults, in prisons and many more settings.
Treatments in Art Therapy must be adapted to the needs and limitations of the users. With each group and with each individual, art therapy adopts specific techniques and methods. Like the case presentations, the workshops are an opportunity to learn about the different areas in which art therapy is applied, expand the resources and experiment with different artistic proposals.
The guest art therapist makes a theoretical introduction to a specific group and later invites the students to experiment and discuss the creative dynamics that are proposed.
DATES & SCHEDULE
21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th of July
NOTE: The provided schedules are indicative. The final schedule will be shared with students in an informational dossier a few days before the course starts.
FEES & DISCOUNT
10% DISCOUNT UNTIL THE 5TH OF JUNE!
Benefit from the 10% discount on full payment before the 5th June.
To guarantee a place on the course, you must pay at least the reservation fee. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee a place on the course. The reservation fee is included in the total price.
Once the reservation fee has been paid, the remaining payment must be made no later than 1 week before the start of the course.
PAYMENT CONDITIONS
1. Enrollment and Reservation Fee
To enroll in Metàfora’s introductory courses, students must complete the registration form and pay the reservation fee or the full course fee.
The reservation fee secures the student’s place and is non-refundable under any circumstances.
If the student cancels or postpones their enrollment, the amount paid will remain valid for a maximum of 12 months from the original course start date (see postponement conditions).
Registrations will not be considered confirmed until the reservation fee has been received.
2. Full Course Fee Payment
The total course fee must be paid no later than 7 days prior to the course start date.
If the reservation fee was previously paid, the remaining balance must also be paid within this timeframe.
Failure to make payment by the deadline may result in the loss of the reserved place and placement on the waiting list.
Once the course has started, no refunds will be issued, either partially or in full.
3. Postponements and Course Changes
Students wishing to postpone their participation or transfer to another course must notify Metàfora in writing at least 6 weeks before the start of the originally enrolled course.
In case of postponement or course change:
- The amount paid will remain valid for up to 12 months from the original course start date.
- An additional fee of €250 will be charged and added to any remaining balance, if applicable.
- If the new course has a higher cost, the student must pay the difference. If the cost is lower, the remaining balance will be credited to the student for future activities at Metàfora, valid for an additional 12 months.
Requests for course changes are subject to availability and the admission requirements of the new course.
No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
4. Interruptions in Participation
4.1 Due to Involuntary Causes
In the event of an accident or illness, students may request a voucher for the amount paid, valid for any course offered by Metàfora within a 12-month period.
A medical certificate is required to justify the cause of the interruption.
4.2 Due to Voluntary Causes
If a student decides to voluntarily interrupt their participation after the course has started, they will lose their place and must fulfill their financial commitment.
Voluntarily interrupting the course does not release the student from their financial obligations.
No refunds will be issued, either partially or in full.
To resume studies in the future, the student must initiate a new enrollment and registration process.
5. Payment Methods
Payments may be made via:
- Credit card: online on the website, by phone, or in person at the school.
- Bank transfer: the student must clearly include their full name and the course name. Metàfora is not responsible for reservations where this information is missing.
- Cash: exclusively at Metàfora’s offices.
All international bank transfer fees must be borne by the sender. Any fees incorrectly charged to Metàfora will be claimed from the student before the course begins.
Important Note
Submitting the registration form and making the corresponding payment constitutes full acceptance of these terms.
ENROLLMENT
To enroll in this art therapy course, you have to fill out the form and pay either the reservation fee or the full price.
If you have any questions during the registration process, you can call us at +34 93 330 00 89 or write us an email at at@metafora.org.
CREDITS & DIPLOMA
TESTIMONIALS FROM FORMER STUDENTS
ABOUT METÀFORA
Our mission is to empower professionals and aspiring therapists from diverse backgrounds to harness the transformative power of art. Whether you’re a psychologist, psychotherapist, artist, social worker, nurse, teacher, occupational therapist, or medical professional, Metàfora offers a dynamic learning environment to expand your skill set and unlock the therapeutic potential of art.
At Metàfora, we believe in personalized education that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our diverse range of training programs empowers students to explore various art therapy approaches and techniques. Led by highly qualified experts, our curriculum delivers exceptional training and support.
Immerse yourself in Barcelona’s vibrant artistic heritage while acquiring world-class art therapy education.
Our commitment to innovation and student well-being has positioned Metàfora as a leading institution for those seeking to transform lives through the power of art.
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