Education
Training at the Institute for Humanistic Art Therapy (IHK) consists of three modular courses, all of which lead to a meaningful degree. The three courses form the IHK art therapy method training required for the federally recognized Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) in Art Therapy. The IHK also offers all other modules for this specialist examination.
Person-oriented painting therapy certificate POM IHK
At a glance
Students learn about the method of person-oriented painting therapy and how to apply it in practice. The IHK qualification enables students to work independently in painting therapy with children and adults in educational, psychosocial, geriatric and socio-cultural settings. The course concludes with the IHK certificate in person-oriented painting therapy. This certificate is the ideal prerequisite for running a painting studio for adults and children.
Costs, time required and course location
- CHF 450.00 introductory course (course costs incl. materials, excluding specialist literature, accommodation and meals).
- Course duration during 2 course days (FR and SA).
- Course location Weggis.
- CHF 7,920.00 (course costs incl. materials, excluding specialist literature, accommodation and meals).
- 9 course blocks of 2.5 days each (DO to SA) spread over approx. 15 months (170 hours attendance time).
- 40 hours of self-awareness/teaching therapy internship of at least 100 hours.
- Course location Weggis.
Certificate Solution-oriented Painting Therapy LOM® IHK
At a glance
Students learn the method of solution-oriented painting therapy and how to apply it in practice. The IHK qualification qualifies students to work independently or as an employee in painting therapy with adults in the psychosocial field. The course concludes with the IHK solution-oriented painting therapy certificate.
Costs, time required and course location
- CHF 7,920.00 (course costs incl. materials, excluding specialist literature, accommodation and meals).
- 9 course blocks of 2.5 days each (DO to SA) spread over approx. 15 months (170 hours attendance time).
- 20 hours of supervision.
- Course location Weggis
Certificate work-oriented painting and design therapy IHK
At a glance
In the final methods module, students deepen their knowledge of person-oriented and solution-oriented painting therapy IHK. They can combine these in a therapy process according to the indication and deal with their application in a clinical-institutional context. The module also deals with the links with other art therapy approaches and current developments within the professional field of art therapy. In this way, participants develop their own tangible positioning in the medical/therapeutic environment.
The three courses form the art therapy method training IHK, as required for the federally recognized Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) in Art Therapy.
Costs, time required and course location
- CHF 7,920.00 (course costs incl. materials, excluding specialist literature, accommodation and meals).
- 9 course blocks of 2.5 days each (DO to SA) spread over approx. 15 months (170 hours attendance time).
- 250 hours of art therapy practical training.
- Course location Weggis
Supplementary modules / continuing education, further training
Module Artistic Skills IHK
At a glance
Students are given the opportunity to get to know and try out a wide variety of artistic techniques and approaches, experiment with different materials and explore a work in depth.
Costs, time required and course location
- CHF 3,000.00 (course costs incl. materials, excluding specialist literature, accommodation and meals).
- 4 block courses of 3 days each (DO to SA) and 2 museum visits, usually spread over a year.
- 100 hours attendance time, 300 hours self-study time, total 400 hours.
- Course location Weggis.
Module Psychopathology IHK
At a glance
In the Psychopathological Basics IHK module, students learn concepts of psychology and psychopathology for assessing clients and their psychological stress.
or disorder and can draw appropriate conclusions for their therapeutic work.
Costs, time required and course location
- CHF 1,700.00 (course costs incl. materials, excluding specialist literature, accommodation and meals).
- 4 block courses of 2 days each (FR to SA) usually spread over approx. half a year.
- 50 hours attendance time, 50 hours self-study time, total 100 hours.
- Course location Weggis.
Module Psychology and Pedagogy IHK
At a glance
In the Psychopathological Basics IHK module, students learn concepts of psychology and psychopathology for assessing clients and their psychological stress or disorders and can draw appropriate conclusions for their therapeutic work.
Costs, time required and course location
- CHF 2,300.00 (course costs incl. materials, excluding specialist literature, accommodation and meals).
- Two times 2 course days (course block 1 and 4), FR to SA.
- Two times 2 course days (course block 2 and 3), DO to SA.
- 70 hours attendance time, 70 hours self-study time, total 140 hours.
- Course location Weggis.
IHK job role module
At a glance
This module, which is required for admission to the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE), prepares graduates for professional practice in their own practice or in a healthcare or social services institution.
Costs, time required and course location
- CHF 2,600.00 (course costs incl. materials, excluding specialist literature, accommodation and meals).
- Six times 2 course days (FR to SA) usually spread over one year.
- 50 hours attendance time, 50 hours self-study time, total 100 hours.
- Course location Weggis.
Module Medical Basics IHK
At a glance
The module "Medical Basics IHK" is carried out in cooperation with the training institute for complementary therapy "bekompetent". IHK students receive a 10% discount on the course costs for this module.
Literature
Bettina Egger, Urs Hartmann: Person-oriented painting therapy, Hogrefe Bern, 2017
Bettina Egger: Primal Forms of Painting, Hogrefe Bern, 2015
Bettina Egger, Jörg Merz: Solution-oriented painting therapy, Huber Bern, 2013
Bettina Egger, ed: Event Art Therapy, Zytglogge Bern, 2003
Bettina Egger: Träume Malen und verstehen, Zytglogge Bern, 1995
Bettina Egger: The Painted Scream, Zytglogge Bern, 1991
Bettina Egger: Understanding pictures, Zytglogge Bern, 1984
Bettina Egger: Painting as a learning aid, Zytglogge Bern, 1982
Bettina Egger: Fascination of Painting, Zytglogge Bern, 1980
The Institute for Humanistic Art Therapy is recognized by the Professional Association for Creative Psychotherapy and Art Therapy GPK and the umbrella organization, the OdA ARTECURA.
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