Completed from United States
The Master Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from Stanmore School of Business was an absolute game-changer for me. As a mental health professional, I was looking to expand my therapeutic toolkit, and this course delivered beyond my expectations. The modules on art, music, and movement therapy gave me concrete techniques to use with clients struggling with trauma and anxiety. I particularly appreciated the case studies—like the one on using collage therapy with veterans—which helped me visualize how to apply these methods in real sessions. The course materials, especially the video lectures with industry experts, were top-notch, and the downloadable resources saved me hours of research. I’ve already seen a 30% improvement in client engagement in my practice since incorporating these methods. Highly recommend this program to anyone serious about expressive arts therapy.
I enrolled in this course to pivot my career into expressive arts therapy, and it was worth every penny. The flexibility of online learning worked perfectly for my schedule in Lahore, and the platform was easy to navigate. What stood out were the practical assignments, like creating a personal expressive arts journal and designing a group therapy session plan. These tasks forced me to think critically about how to structure sessions and measure outcomes, which is invaluable. The only reason I’m not giving a 5-star rating is that some of the peer-reviewed assignments felt a bit slow in terms of feedback. Still, the quality of the content—especially the deep dives into cultural adaptations of therapy—made up for it. I now feel confident starting my own practice, and I’ve already had inquiries from local NGOs interested in workshops.
Wow, just wow. I went into this course with zero background in therapy, and now I’m considering a full career change thanks to Stanmore’s program. The way they broke down complex theories into bite-sized, actionable lessons was brilliant. I’ll never forget the module on ‘dance and embodiment’—we had to create a movement sequence to express an emotion, and it was eye-opening how physical expression ties into emotional release. The course also introduced me to tools like the ‘Gratitude Mandala’ exercise, which I’ve since used in my volunteer work with at-risk youth. The tutors were incredibly supportive, and the discussion forums were a goldmine for sharing ideas. If you’re on the fence, just do it—you won’t regret it!
This course was a fantastic introduction to expressive arts therapy, and it came at the perfect time for my work in community mental health in Lagos. The focus on culturally relevant practices—like incorporating local storytelling and beadwork into therapy—was a standout. I gained so much from the ‘Drama Therapy for Social Change’ module, where we explored forum theater techniques to address gender-based violence in Nigerian communities. The course materials were well-researched and included African case studies, which made the content feel more relatable. My only critique is that some of the quizzes felt a bit too basic compared to the depth of the readings. That said, the final project, where I designed a 6-week expressive arts program for a local school, was a major highlight. It’s already been adopted by the school’s counselor, and I’m looking into funding to expand it. Highly recommend for anyone in the Global South looking to blend traditional and modern therapeutic approaches.
