Single Module Expressive Therapies Level 6 (20 credits)

Program Overview

The University of Salford's Expressive Therapies Level 6 program equips mental health professionals with knowledge and skills in various arts therapy approaches. Through experiential learning and theoretical understanding, participants develop creative thinking skills and integrate expressive techniques into their practice. The program enhances career opportunities in mental health settings, dementia care, and other fields, enabling graduates to improve client outcomes through creative interventions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• In a nutshell: Explores various arts therapy approaches through theoretical and experiential learning.
• Objectives:
• Understand the history and theoretical tenets of various arts therapy approaches.
• Engage in experiential learning of various approaches.
• Develop creative thinking skills and recognize the value of creativity in mental health and wellbeing.
• Integrate expressive techniques into existing professional practice.
• Program Description: This module equips mental health professionals with knowledge and skills in expressive therapies, enabling them to incorporate creative techniques into their practice.
It combines theoretical understanding with hands-on experience, fostering critical thinking and creativity.

Outline:

• Program Content:
• Historical development and theoretical tenets of expressive therapy approaches.
• Experiential learning in various arts therapy approaches.
• Evaluation of issues related to tissue viability.
• Structure:
• One semester program.
• Part-time attendance.
• Weekly 3-hour sessions for ten weeks.
• Individual Modules:
• The course content specifically mentions one module:
• Expressive Therapies (Level 6, 20 credits):
This module covers the theoretical and practical aspects of various arts therapy approaches, with an emphasis on experiential learning.

Assessment:

• Assessment Method: 3,000-word essay.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Mix of lectures and experiential, hands-on working.
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes experiential learning and incorporates practical application of various arts therapy approaches.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Mental health settings
• Dementia/caring communities
• Schools as counsellors/group facilitators
• Employee Assisted Programs
• Online and telephone counselling services
• HR departments
• Outcomes: Graduates can utilize their acquired skills to enhance their counselling practice and potentially improve client outcomes.

Other:

• The program promotes the development of creative thinking and recognizes the intrinsic value of creativity in mental health and wellbeing.
• The School of Health and Society provides strong industry links, ensuring the program remains current and relevant to real-world practice.