At Bodhi Awakening foundation, we believe that expression through traditional art forms of painting, song and dance allows us to safely reach into unexplored areas of oneself, and pushes us to transcend today’s material world, into higher, purer pursuits of happiness. The Arts have an inherent spirit of bonding which in a divisive and conflict-laden world, do what little else can – they bond us together.

Arts Based Therapy (ABT) was initiated in 2001 by the World Centre for Creative Learning Foundation in Pune. It is a dynamic combination of traditional and modern artistic material with an interdisciplinary basis of Indian Psychology, Philosophy and Modern science making ABT a viable and meaningful therapeutic practise.

LOGISTICS

The course is designed in a unique combination of contact classes and practical hands on training. The model allows for all working professionals to continue their quest for further learning while honouring their ongoing professional commitments.

Duration: Over 9 months, twice, 7-8 days of contact classes held in Thane, Maharashtra. Rest of the period, practical work is done in one’s institution.

COURSE SYLLABUS

The content of the course has been designed specifically to integrate theory and practicum.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Comprehension and reading skills in English.
2. Education: Post-graduation in Psychology, Social work or Humanities OR Graduation in any stream (arts, commerce or science) with minimum two years or more field experience of working with special needs group.
3. The Graduation criteria will be waived for applicants having field experience of working with special needs group for seven years or more.
4. Applicants must have a clear understanding and experience of the 'pathology' of illness he/she will be working with.
5. Applicants must be working with an Organization where s/he could directly apply what s/he learns under the supervision of seniors and peers.
6. Inclination or passion for the art forms. Prior training or expertise in drama, music or other arts forms is NOT mandatory.
7. Aptitude for theory and research skills, with writing skills in English or Hindi or Marathi.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ORGANIZATION

1. Registered Organisation working with special needs groups.
2. Commitment to incorporate ABT in their organisational processes

OUR PAST SUCCESSES

Report registry -The research reports generated through the diligence of all our practitioners.
(attach the pdf document here)

Organisations - The organisations who opened their arms welcomingly to Arts Based Therapy. A minimum of 30 hours of work has been provided to the clients in each of these organisations.

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