This 7-day course combines theory and hands-on workshops in art therapy, designed for teachers, educators, and therapists working with children with special educational needs (SEN). Participants will learn how to use visual arts, music, movement, theatre, eco-art, and phototherapy as tools to foster emotional regulation, creativity, communication, and social integration in the classroom. The program includes a cultural excursion, connecting local culture with art therapy practice. Emphasis is placed on adapting methods to different types of disabilities (intellectual, sensory, motor, multiple), providing participants with ready-to-use strategies and scenarios for their professional practice.
Daria Osmenda-Łukaszek
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12.07.2026 – 18.07.2026 CONFIRMED
Poland OID E10251623
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2026: € 560 per person / 7 days
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Learning Objectives:
- To understand the theoretical foundations of art therapy in special education.
- To acquire practical tools for integrating art therapy into work with children with SEN.
- To adapt art therapy methods to intellectual, motor, sensory, and multiple disabilities.
- To develop strategies for fostering communication, self-expression, and emotional well-being.
- To learn how to use art therapy for group integration and conflict resolution.
- To explore the role of culture and environment in therapeutic education.
- To exchange experiences and build international networks among teachers.
Methodology & Assessment
The course combines short lectures, practical workshops, group work, and reflective sessions. Participants experience art therapy methods firsthand through painting, music, movement, theatre, eco-art, and photography. Active learning methods such as drama, case studies, and collaborative planning ensure that knowledge is directly transferable into practice. Daily reflection and peer feedback help participants evaluate their progress. At the end of the course, participants design their own art therapy lesson or project tailored to their students’ needs. Certificates of participation are awarded after successful completion and active engagement in all modules.
Materials, Digital, Tools & Other Learning Resources
Participants are required to bring a mobile phone with a camera. All other materials are provided (paints, clay, collage supplies, crayons, paper, simple instruments, eco-materials). Digital resources include handouts, lesson plans, and an online Padlet where participants upload their creations and photos, creating a shared idea bank from each art therapy module
Certification details
- Certificate of Attendance in line with Erasmus quality standards
- Europass Mobility Document
- Learning Agreement
Language: English
Target audience type:
- middle school teachers, secondary school teachers, adult education providers, VET teachers, head teachers, deputy heads, future head teachers, trainers, councilors, librarians, researchers, NGO workers, volunteers serving in the education sector. At least B.1 level of English acquired.
Learning time: 30 hours
Costs
The 560 EUR fee covers the course tuition, issuing the required Erasmus+ documents, coffee breaks, and a guided tour.
We offer an optional cultural programme in order to provide you with opportunities to explore the wonders of the area. All the details including the destinations and the prices will be sent to the participants two months before the course starts.