Singapore University of Social Sciences

In XAT503 Techniques of Counselling and Therapy in an Asian Context: Core Skills and Methodologies, students will be introduced to the main techniques of counselling and therapy; they will look at different approaches to how the expressive arts can be used for therapy. It will introduce the students to the nature of the therapeutic relationship and the core skills needed to use the arts in healing. It will clarify different theories of therapeutic practice looking at humanistic, psychodynamic and creative arts therapy theories, as well as explore the role of the expressive arts in different practice settings. They will explore how to document the expressive arts therapy journey, and look at the role of supervision in helping them reflect on best practice. Reflecting on these approaches, students will be educated on the core skills of counselling and therapy in the Asian context to enable them to establish positive relationships with their clients to facilitate the creative therapeutic journey. Each weekly class has a lecture and an experiential learning component with role-plays and creative arts group work.