The Soul - Full Mind College
Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies Practitioner
Training Provider (HICAT)
Online Worldwide & On Campus Victoria
Training Provider (HICAT)
Online Worldwide & On Campus Victoria
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Become a Creative Arts Practitioner
Do You Have That Innate Calling To Help People Live Happier, Healthier Lives Through Creativity, Joy and Holistic Healing?
HICAT - ON CAMPUS TRAINING
HICAT - ON CAMPUS TRAINING
We invite you to experience face-to-face, on-campus training across Victoria, where connection and learning come alive.
Our Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Practitioner Course brings together the transformative power of art and the healing essence of the heart, giving you the skills to inspire real and lasting change. Imagine a career where *you* decide your schedule, work for yourself, and enjoy a fulfilling income—all while helping others embrace joy, wellness, and creativity in their lives.
If you're ready to turn your passion into a purpose-driven career, now's the time to make it happen!
WHY YOU'RE GOING TO EMBRACE OUR ON-CAMPUS TRAINING
✓ Our classes offer a high level of support and mentoring from highly trained teachers.
✓ We provide hands-on learning experiences.
✓ We create a space for students to build connections, friendships and social interactions among fellow students.
✓ You will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and questions with fellow students, providing a valuable learning experience.
✓ You will be held in a safe environment to learn, grow and transform.
✓ We create a space for students to build connections, friendships and social interactions among fellow students.
✓ You will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and questions with fellow students, providing a valuable learning experience.
✓ You will be held in a safe environment to learn, grow and transform.
HICAT - COURSE INFORMATION
Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art-making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies can be used in a wide variety of settings and with an assortment of different clients. If you want to work with children or already do, HICAT will provide you with highly effective skills which are valued by parents and teachers.
It assists children to express and process emotions, managing stress, self-regulate, and developing confidence and the ability to focus and concentrate.
HICAT is also extremely beneficial to children on the autism spectrum, children with behavioural issues and their families. Aged care is another area where Holistic Integrated Creative Art Therapies make a powerful impact. Regular participation in arts therapies can completely change the quality of life for many older people and assist in treating social issues like loneliness and loss of purpose through to conditions like dementia and hypertension.
Working with aged care clients is the most rewarding, inspiring and fulfilling career.
Holistic Integrated Creative Art Therapists are in high demand in the corporate sector where they can contribute to positive work environments, less workplace stress and reduced workplace bullying.
HICAT also helps to stimulate creativity and awaken leadership skills. Builds confidence, and assertiveness. This improves productivity and profitability making it a popular team-building program for smart corporate managers.
Who should do this course?
This training is perfect for those who are creative and want to start a prosperous new career. It would also be very beneficial to teachers and healthcare workers who want to diversify their skill sets.
Suitable for all ages over 18 years, including mature-age students. No previous experience or qualifications are required.
No artistic ability is necessary to add a new dimension to your current qualifications or launch a new career as a holistic practitioner.
It assists children to express and process emotions, managing stress, self-regulate, and developing confidence and the ability to focus and concentrate.
HICAT is also extremely beneficial to children on the autism spectrum, children with behavioural issues and their families. Aged care is another area where Holistic Integrated Creative Art Therapies make a powerful impact. Regular participation in arts therapies can completely change the quality of life for many older people and assist in treating social issues like loneliness and loss of purpose through to conditions like dementia and hypertension.
Working with aged care clients is the most rewarding, inspiring and fulfilling career.
Holistic Integrated Creative Art Therapists are in high demand in the corporate sector where they can contribute to positive work environments, less workplace stress and reduced workplace bullying.
HICAT also helps to stimulate creativity and awaken leadership skills. Builds confidence, and assertiveness. This improves productivity and profitability making it a popular team-building program for smart corporate managers.
Who should do this course?
This training is perfect for those who are creative and want to start a prosperous new career. It would also be very beneficial to teachers and healthcare workers who want to diversify their skill sets.
Suitable for all ages over 18 years, including mature-age students. No previous experience or qualifications are required.
No artistic ability is necessary to add a new dimension to your current qualifications or launch a new career as a holistic practitioner.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS TRAINING COURSE?
Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapists do NOT analyse clients' artwork, the therapist empowers the client to be their storyteller. All of our training materials are evidence-based and industry-accredited with the International Institute of Complimentary Therapists and the Complementary Association.
You will learn about positive psychology and explore the link between emotional, physical and psychological well-being. You will have ongoing support through our graduate's social media group to keep you informed, connected and inspired.
Unlock Your Potential: Transformative Learning Awaits When You Study With Us
• Participate in All Activities: Gain hands-on experience in every aspect of the course to build confidence in your teaching abilities.
• Design a 10-Week Therapy Workshop or Program: Develop an in-depth therapeutic program that meets diverse client needs.
• Develop a 6-week Children's Workshop/Program: Tailor your skills to engage and support children in stress, emotions and relaxation.
• Create Sessions, Classes, and Workshops: Design and structure your offerings to meet the needs of your clients.
• Facilitate Workshops: Learn how to create and lead workshops effectively.
• Write an Elemental Movement Meditation Script: Craft unique scripts that integrate movement with meditation for a holistic experience.
• Guide Meditation Sessions: Acquire meditation techniques to lead your students confidently.
• Master Holistic Counselling Skills: Enhance your practice with a holistic approach to counselling.
• Hone Active Listening Abilities: Improve your communication skills with active listening techniques.
• Create Effective Flyers: Learn the art of visual communication to promote your services.
• Create Articles and Resources: Develop written materials that support your practice and your clients.
• Market Yourself: Learn essential marketing strategies to promote your practice.
• Set Up Your Business: Get practical advice on establishing and managing your own business.
• Hold Space for Others: Cultivate the ability to support others in a meaningful and empathetic way.
• Lead from the Heart: Embrace a heart-centred approach in your role as a practitioner.
You will be able to join the IICT and the CMA, for your professional association and insurance. You will also receive membership to the Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapists Association (HICATA) and the International Meditation Teachers and Therapists Association (IMTTA), free for your first year.
You will be able to get public liability and professional indemnity insurance. You will emerge from this training course with the wisdom and confidence required to practice as a Holistic Integrated Creative Art Therapist.
You will be equipped with all the knowledge, resources, tools and support you need to create a personally and professionally rewarding career where you can work for yourself and make a great income. Best of all, you will be empowering people to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling and more creative lives.
If helping people rediscover their innate creativity and playfulness while developing skills to overcome physical, mental and emotional hurdles and live happier healthier lives, is how you would like to make your living, this course is for you!
You will learn about positive psychology and explore the link between emotional, physical and psychological well-being. You will have ongoing support through our graduate's social media group to keep you informed, connected and inspired.
Unlock Your Potential: Transformative Learning Awaits When You Study With Us
• Participate in All Activities: Gain hands-on experience in every aspect of the course to build confidence in your teaching abilities.
• Design a 10-Week Therapy Workshop or Program: Develop an in-depth therapeutic program that meets diverse client needs.
• Develop a 6-week Children's Workshop/Program: Tailor your skills to engage and support children in stress, emotions and relaxation.
• Create Sessions, Classes, and Workshops: Design and structure your offerings to meet the needs of your clients.
• Facilitate Workshops: Learn how to create and lead workshops effectively.
• Write an Elemental Movement Meditation Script: Craft unique scripts that integrate movement with meditation for a holistic experience.
• Guide Meditation Sessions: Acquire meditation techniques to lead your students confidently.
• Master Holistic Counselling Skills: Enhance your practice with a holistic approach to counselling.
• Hone Active Listening Abilities: Improve your communication skills with active listening techniques.
• Create Effective Flyers: Learn the art of visual communication to promote your services.
• Create Articles and Resources: Develop written materials that support your practice and your clients.
• Market Yourself: Learn essential marketing strategies to promote your practice.
• Set Up Your Business: Get practical advice on establishing and managing your own business.
• Hold Space for Others: Cultivate the ability to support others in a meaningful and empathetic way.
• Lead from the Heart: Embrace a heart-centred approach in your role as a practitioner.
You will be able to join the IICT and the CMA, for your professional association and insurance. You will also receive membership to the Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapists Association (HICATA) and the International Meditation Teachers and Therapists Association (IMTTA), free for your first year.
You will be able to get public liability and professional indemnity insurance. You will emerge from this training course with the wisdom and confidence required to practice as a Holistic Integrated Creative Art Therapist.
You will be equipped with all the knowledge, resources, tools and support you need to create a personally and professionally rewarding career where you can work for yourself and make a great income. Best of all, you will be empowering people to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling and more creative lives.
If helping people rediscover their innate creativity and playfulness while developing skills to overcome physical, mental and emotional hurdles and live happier healthier lives, is how you would like to make your living, this course is for you!
HICAT - Student Testimonial
I just wanted to say thank you to, The Soul-Full Mind College for an amazing journey full of laughter, friendship and grace.
I learned so much throughout the HICAT course and now am excited to start a new chapter in my life.
I have learnt to bring inner peace and creativity to those whom I will touch along the way.
I learned so much throughout the HICAT course and now am excited to start a new chapter in my life.
I have learnt to bring inner peace and creativity to those whom I will touch along the way.
COURSE CONTENT
Practical topics covered in this course include:
☼ Art Therapy (paint, watercolour pencils, charcoal & oil pastels)
☼ Tactile Therapy (sculpture, clay, construction)
☼ Sand-play & Environmental Art-making
☼ Music, Tribal Rhythms
☼ Medicine Drums & Sound Therapy
☼ Dance & Movement Therapy
☼ Role Play, Storytelling, Creative Writing & Drama Therapy
Theory topics covered in this course include:
☼ The cause & effects of stress
☼ The mind/body connection
☼ Physiology of the brain
☼ Left brain/right brain
☼ Unconscious beliefs and mental patterns
☼ Exploring Emotions
☼ History of art therapy
☼ Creative therapies & health
☼ Why creative art therapies are effective
☼ Creative art therapies as emotional healing
☼ Creative art therapies for recovery & rehabilitation
☼ Art & developing intuition
☼ Drawing from within
☼ Colour & emotions
☼ Sound, vibration & the bodies cells
☼ The creative process
☼ Art appreciation
☼ Interpretation & Diagnosis
☼ Compassion & Non-judgement
☼ Learning Styles
☼ Personality types
☼ Managing groups
☼ Supporting clients
☼ Working with PTSD
☼ Working with anxiety disorders
☼ Working with grief & loss
☼ Working with children
☼ Working with depression
☼ Working in medical settings
☼ Developing community art projects
☼ Meditation for every day
☼ Meditation in action through art
☼ Meditation with music and movement
☼ Gratitude & art journaling
☼ Holistic counselling skills for creative arts therapists
☼ Networking & referring
☼ Ethics, safety & professionalism
☼ Setting up your practice
☼ Creating a specialised practice
☼ Resources, materials & equipment
☼ Marketing for creative arts therapists
☼ Legalities, insurance and joining associations
COURSE OUTCOMES
Graduates receive the Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Practitioner Training Course Certificate and can use the letters Mbe.HICATprac. (Mind Body Education Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Practitioner ) after their names. Graduates can also join the International Institute of Complementary Therapists, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine and the Complementary Medical Association and get professional insurance. You will also be provided with a full year of free membership to the Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapists Association and the International Meditation Teachers and Therapists Association.
You will graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence required to set up your own Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Practice; run workshops, work with groups and see individual clients, in either general practice or specialising in specific areas of interest, if you wish.
You may also be able to seek employment within some organisations that value holistic and complementary therapies. This is a professional, practical training course where you will explore a wide range of creative arts while learning the essentials of working as a Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapist, in a safe, extremely supportive and fun-filled environment, with a highly experienced holistic therapist trainer.
All information is evidence-based and will prepare you for a professionally rewarding career.
This course is also suitable for personal development. Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Practitioner Training Course is the use of art, music, drama, dance/movement, poetry/creative writing, play, storytelling and sand play within the context of therapy, counselling, rehabilitation, and holistic healing. HICAT enhances physical, mental and emotional functioning and well-being. Holistic therapists work with the whole person and assist people in becoming self-empowered by supporting them on a journey of self-exploration and personal growth, incorporating the body, mind, emotions and spirit.
This course connects clinical research with ancient traditional wisdom; developing the mind, expanding creativity, building confidence and self-awareness, realigning the body’s cells, reconnecting with the essence of joy and awakening the spirit.
Don't take our word for it... here is what our GRADUATES say about the HICAT training course!
You will graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence required to set up your own Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Practice; run workshops, work with groups and see individual clients, in either general practice or specialising in specific areas of interest, if you wish.
You may also be able to seek employment within some organisations that value holistic and complementary therapies. This is a professional, practical training course where you will explore a wide range of creative arts while learning the essentials of working as a Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapist, in a safe, extremely supportive and fun-filled environment, with a highly experienced holistic therapist trainer.
All information is evidence-based and will prepare you for a professionally rewarding career.
This course is also suitable for personal development. Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Practitioner Training Course is the use of art, music, drama, dance/movement, poetry/creative writing, play, storytelling and sand play within the context of therapy, counselling, rehabilitation, and holistic healing. HICAT enhances physical, mental and emotional functioning and well-being. Holistic therapists work with the whole person and assist people in becoming self-empowered by supporting them on a journey of self-exploration and personal growth, incorporating the body, mind, emotions and spirit.
This course connects clinical research with ancient traditional wisdom; developing the mind, expanding creativity, building confidence and self-awareness, realigning the body’s cells, reconnecting with the essence of joy and awakening the spirit.
Don't take our word for it... here is what our GRADUATES say about the HICAT training course!
COURSE DURATION
Course Duration 20 Weeks
Classes do not run on school holidays or public holidays
Contact Hours = 120 Hours
Off-Campus Study Time = 120 Hours
Additional Supervised Practice = 20 Hours
Total hours = 260 Hours
Classes do not run on school holidays or public holidays
Contact Hours = 120 Hours
Off-Campus Study Time = 120 Hours
Additional Supervised Practice = 20 Hours
Total hours = 260 Hours
WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL YOU REQUIRE TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING COURSE?
You will need to be able to read and write in English. ☼ Access to a computer with an internet connection.
☼ Email access.
☼ Be able to open and read PDFs (we can help you with this).
☼ A moderate level of computer literacy (sending emails, internet, uploading documents and photos).
☼ Ability to watch and listen to videos and TED talks.
☼ You will be provided with a materials list that will cost no more than AUD $200.
This will include all the art materials and resources you will need throughout your course. You do not have to purchase all the items at once plus you may be able to utilise your own art supplies.
☼ Time management skills
☼ You need to set aside 10 hours of study time each week to complete your course on time.
☼ Email access.
☼ Be able to open and read PDFs (we can help you with this).
☼ A moderate level of computer literacy (sending emails, internet, uploading documents and photos).
☼ Ability to watch and listen to videos and TED talks.
☼ You will be provided with a materials list that will cost no more than AUD $200.
This will include all the art materials and resources you will need throughout your course. You do not have to purchase all the items at once plus you may be able to utilise your own art supplies.
☼ Time management skills
☼ You need to set aside 10 hours of study time each week to complete your course on time.
HOW WILL THIS TRAINING COURSE BE DELIVERED?
HICAT classes are conducted in a classroom setting, offering either live virtual classrooms or on-campus with face-to-face training provided by a highly skilled teacher.
Each of your classes will be divided into theory and practical sessions. A great deal of time will be spent exploring and participating in the creative arts and a wide variety of meditation styles, including movement meditation, mantra meditation, chakra meditation, guided creative visualisation, mindfulness and zen meditation.
Class Times 9.30 am to 3.00 pm
Each of your classes will be divided into theory and practical sessions. A great deal of time will be spent exploring and participating in the creative arts and a wide variety of meditation styles, including movement meditation, mantra meditation, chakra meditation, guided creative visualisation, mindfulness and zen meditation.
Class Times 9.30 am to 3.00 pm
20-Week Course
Class One day per week
Class times remain consistent for both on-campus and virtual live-campus options, and attendance is required for all students each week.
No classes during school holidays or on public holidays
Our Weekly Class Schedule
9.30 am to 11.30 am
Theory unpacked and discussed
☼ Welcome
☼ In-depth Theory Discussion
☼ Question and Answer time
☼ Practical activities depending on the module
Lunch
11.30 am to 12.00 pm
Student Practical activities
12.10 pm to 2.00 pm
Student presentation of activities
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
☼ Reflection and Students' Insights from Activities
☼ Homework discussion
☼ Meditation or Breathwork to end class (this does depend on time frames)
Class One day per week
Class times remain consistent for both on-campus and virtual live-campus options, and attendance is required for all students each week.
No classes during school holidays or on public holidays
Our Weekly Class Schedule
9.30 am to 11.30 am
Theory unpacked and discussed
☼ Welcome
☼ In-depth Theory Discussion
☼ Question and Answer time
☼ Practical activities depending on the module
Lunch
11.30 am to 12.00 pm
Student Practical activities
12.10 pm to 2.00 pm
Student presentation of activities
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
☼ Reflection and Students' Insights from Activities
☼ Homework discussion
☼ Meditation or Breathwork to end class (this does depend on time frames)
HICAT - ON CAMPUS FEES
FULL COURSE FEE - paid on enrolment - $3,149.00
Saving $300
Plus material art supply list - $150.00 approximately
PAYMENT PLAN FEE - $3,449.00
$299.00 - Deposit paid on enrolment to secure your place
Plus material art supply list - $150.00 approximately
PAYMENT PLAN - 25 x weekly payment of $126.00
Saving $300
Plus material art supply list - $150.00 approximately
PAYMENT PLAN FEE - $3,449.00
$299.00 - Deposit paid on enrolment to secure your place
Plus material art supply list - $150.00 approximately
PAYMENT PLAN - 25 x weekly payment of $126.00
HICAT - ON CAMPUS Venue's
Victoria - HICAT Course Intakes and Venues
GEELONG AREAIndented Head.
Venue:
Indented Heads Community Hall
The Esplanade (opposite 326 The Esplanade),
Indented Head (map)
Autumn Intake
Indented Heads Community Hall
The Esplanade (opposite 326 The Esplanade),
Indented Head (map)
Autumn Intake
Classes are held on Tuesday
9.30 am to 3.00 pm
Plus 10 hrs of home study a week
Commencing Tuesday 25th of March 2025
9.30 am to 3.00 pm
Plus 10 hrs of home study a week
Commencing Tuesday 25th of March 2025
Finishing Tuesday 2nd September 2025
10 places available
10 places available
Spring Intake
Classes are held on Tuesday
9.30 am to 3.00 pm
Plus 10 hrs of home study a week
Commencing Tuesday 7th of October 2025
Finishing Tuesday 2025
10 places available
9.30 am to 3.00 pm
Plus 10 hrs of home study a week
Commencing Tuesday 7th of October 2025
Finishing Tuesday 2025
10 places available
BALLARATBuninyong.
Venue:
Classes are held on Thursday
9.30 am to 3.00 pm
Plus 10 hrs of home study a week
Commencing Thursday 1st May 2025
Finishing Thursday 9th October 2025
10 places available
Spring Intake
Classes are held on Thursday
9.30 am to 3.00 pm
Plus 10 hrs of home study a week
Commencing Thursday 16th October 2025
Finishing Thursday 2025
10 places available
Classes are held on Thursday
9.30 am to 3.00 pm
Plus 10 hrs of home study a week
Commencing Thursday 16th October 2025
Finishing Thursday 2025
10 places available
HOW WILL THE SUBMISSION FORM & HOMEWORK BE ASSESSED?
We value your individuality here at The Soul-Full Mind College. The assessment of the homework process is not designed to make judgements or categorise students.
You all have unique gifts to bring to your own practice and we do not want to uniform you in any way. In fact, we want to enhance and build on your uniqueness.
Neither is the assessment process intended to place a value on the quality of one student’s work above another’s.
It is designed to allow your teacher to view how you are progressing and developing throughout the course.
Students are assessed throughout the training course for;
☼ Completion of all activities
☼ Comprehension of all modalities and activities
☼ Following the instructions for all activities
☼ Complying with and following Timeframes
☼ Unless an extension has been granted by the teacher
☼ Completion of all the module submissions forms
☼ Student's engagement and interaction with the teacher
☼ Academical and Personal Growth throughout the training course
You all have unique gifts to bring to your own practice and we do not want to uniform you in any way. In fact, we want to enhance and build on your uniqueness.
Neither is the assessment process intended to place a value on the quality of one student’s work above another’s.
It is designed to allow your teacher to view how you are progressing and developing throughout the course.
Students are assessed throughout the training course for;
☼ Completion of all activities
☼ Comprehension of all modalities and activities
☼ Following the instructions for all activities
☼ Complying with and following Timeframes
☼ Unless an extension has been granted by the teacher
☼ Completion of all the module submissions forms
☼ Student's engagement and interaction with the teacher
☼ Academical and Personal Growth throughout the training course
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
All intakes at each campus require a minimum enrolment of 6 students to commence.
In the unlikely event that this requirement is not met, an alternative study venue or delivery method will be arranged
In the unlikely event that this requirement is not met, an alternative study venue or delivery method will be arranged
MIND BODY EDUCATION
MENTAL HEALTH AWARDS 2022
We are extremely pleased to announce that Mind Body Education has won the
Mental Health Awards 2022 - Best Online Creative Arts Therapy Training Provider (Australia).
This is a wonderful reflection of the HICAT course's impact on students, clients and the whole community.
Students Art that flows from the heart
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