Expressive Art as Therapy (Level 2)

(8 sessions X 3 hours)

Expressive Art as Therapy (Level 2) is for learners who have completed Expressive Art as Therapy (Level 1) to further explore and strengthen their mental wellness. Through lectures and exercises, learners will be guided in using mixed media for creative expression, sensory-motor therapy, environmental-nature exploration, mindfulness folding art, positive-based therapy, and understanding safety and space to develop resilience for mental health. Explore different levels of emotion regulation such as reintegration, healing, recovery, and reflection for health management.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module, learners will be able to:

Develop an understanding of therapeutic art concepts
Apply therapeutic art concepts using drawing, painting, mixed media, clay, paper folding
Demonstrate the use of expressive art for emotion regulation

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Our Trainers

Paul Lee

Mr Lee Thiam Seng (Paul) is a Singaporean artist, art therapist and consultant. He founded UniqArts and Technologies in 1995 with a passion for art, creativity and wellness. Mr Lee holds a Master of Arts in Art Therapy from LaSalle College of the Arts, a Business Management Degree from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia and a Certificate in Art from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). Mr Lee's research thesis, titled "Art Therapy as a Modality of Healing in Stages - For Women with Breast Cancer" was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Mr Lee is registered with Ministry of Education (MOE) under the Arts and Music Instructors Scheme (AIMS). He is currently teaching at Brahm Centre. Mr Lee had previously taught at the People Association (PA), United World College of South East Asian (UWCSEA - International School) and at Anglo Chinese School (Independent).

Over the years, Mr Lee conducted individual and group art therapy treatments for clients at the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN), as well as patients at the KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) and Changi General Hospital (CGH). He has also conducted numerous art and creativity workshops for corporations, schools and community groups.

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Course Information

Course Schedule
[July 2024 intake]
3 July – 28 August 2024 (Every Wed)
1.30pm – 4.30pm
*No lesson on 24 July

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[September 2024 intake]

Not offered at September 2024 Intake

Course schedules for January 2025 Intake will be published in October 2024.

Course Fee
S$1,200.00
S$700.00 (After NSA Subsidy)

Course fee does not include materials required for this course

Application Fee
S$48.00

Material Fee
S$20.00

Aid Schemes
NAC-NICA Training Support
National Silver Academy

Application Information
July 2024 / January 2025 intake
Applications are accepted from 1 May till 4 weeks before the course commences or when the course is full, whichever is earlier.

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Customised Programmes

Transform and energise your organisation with us! Whether it is infographics or art therapy, we can work with your budget to create a programme that suits your needs.

Donors

Do you believe in the power of creativity to transform lives? You can make a difference by sponsoring art, design or media programmes for people in need. Your generosity will leave a lasting impact on the lives you touch and the art they create.

Get in touch with us at [email protected] to find out how you can create your own programmes today!

Information for Learners

CLE Office is located at NAFA Campus 1, Tower Block (Level 9).

We are open from Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays).

Operating hours:
9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

Available Subsidies:
SkillsFuture Credit
*SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy Credits are not applicable for all courses offered by our Centre
National Silver Academy (NSA)
NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

For any enquiries or assistance, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Hotline: 6512 1388

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