Training structure
Our training courses have a modular structure and usually take place at weekends. This has the advantage for you that you can easily pursue your professional activities and private commitments during your continuing education, further training.
Quality
As an EDUQUA-certified academy, we guarantee adult education at a high level of quality and competitive market value. We enjoy the recognition of all relevant professional associations, public institutions and the OdA ARTECURA, which recognizes us as an official provider of all art therapy modules.
Experience in theory and practice
More than 25 years of experience in education as well as many years of art therapy work in institutions and in our own studio distinguish us as a competent provider in the field of adult education.
Financial support for our students
By being included in the FSV technical college agreement, magenta Academy meets the quality standards for federal funding for the "Art Therapist" training program.
Personal advice and individual training plan
Depending on the skills you bring with you and the learning achievements you have already made, we will work with you to design your individual training plan. Our strength lies in providing our students with personal advice and support during their initial and continuing education, further training.
High satisfaction and acceptance of magenta students
On request, we will be happy to provide you with the contact details of our former students, whose consent we have, who have completed training or continuing education, further training in our academy.
Accessibility
Our academy is located right next to the train station in Reiden (11 minutes by train from Olten or 5 minutes from Zofingen) and is easily accessible - both by public transport and by car. Our students have free parking in front of the building.
Frequently asked questions
You can also find more information on our website. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Trainings
Art therapy course PTM© - Process-oriented therapeutic method
Specialization in design and painting therapy
The Art Therapy PTM© course culminates in the Art Therapy Certificate. The art therapy certificate is a commitment by the working world (OdA ARTECURA) and the training world (preparatory courses) to a common quality standard. After completing the training, graduates receive a certificate of art therapy that is supported, endorsed and signed by both parties. This is the case even if the graduate does not have a relevant tertiary qualification or the GVB (equivalence procedure). Registration with the EMR, ASCA and SNE can then take place.
You can rest assured that this training goes far beyond the teaching of technical methodology and social skills. Let our passion for art therapy inspire you.
Training content:
- Module 1 Specialist basics I (medical basics and emergencies)
- Module 2 Subject Basics II (Psychology and Psychopathology)
- Module 3 Artistic skills
- Module 4 Art therapy
- Module 5 Art therapy internship
- Module 6 Case study
- Module 7 Professional role
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Diploma course in color therapy
As a recognized method of complementary medicine, colour therapy makes use of the effects of colour and light and their profound influence on the human body, mind and soul. Combined with the flower essences according to Dr. Bach, the frequencies of color and light can be used in a differentiated and targeted manner, resulting in a highly effective therapy concept.
Participants complete this course with a diploma and are then able to pursue a practical activity as a color therapist. After additionally completing the Medical Basics certificate course, registration with the EMR and ASCA is also possible (health insurance recognition).
Training content:
- Introductory course 1: Getting started with colors
- Introductory course 2: Introduction to PTM© - Process-oriented Therapeutic Method*
- Diagnostics and color tests
- Therapy concepts and practical application
- Color therapy and energy medicine
- Flower essences according to Dr. Bach
- Client-centered conversation
- Basics of practice management
- Medical basics**
* Therapy approach from art therapy
** Independent certificate course
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Certificate course in medical basics
The "Medical Basics" course promotes an understanding of healthy and pathological processes in the human body. This enables therapists to better understand the medical history of their clients and to hold specialist discussions with medical and psychiatric professionals and understand their terminology in different medical disciplines. This course is aimed at students of all EMR-recognized therapy methods and all other interested parties with an interest in human anatomy, physiology and psychology.
Successful graduates receive the Certificate in Medical Fundamentals (EMR-recognized) upon graduation.
Training content:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Pathology and hygiene
- Medical history, diagnostics and interviewing
- Psychology, somatics and psychosomatics
- Psychopathology and pharmacology
- Emergency interventions
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Continuing education, further training
CAS PTM© - Process-oriented Therapeutic Method
This continuing education, further training works on the pulse of practice and deepens specialist knowledge in therapy, education and counseling and has a modular structure. This future-oriented continuing education, further training is aimed at all professional groups in education, counseling and therapy who wish to use means and methods from the visual arts in their work.
Successful graduates earn the CAS PTM© - Process-oriented Therapeutic Method worth 15 ECTS credits.
Training content:
- Introductory course 1: Introduction to color beings.
- Introductory course 2: Introduction to PTM© - Process-oriented Therapeutic Method*
- Primal forms in children's drawings
- Trees in art, art therapy and children's drawings
- Material processing and premises
- Deepening color theory
- Image composition and image analysis
- Portrait and perception
- Body image and perception
* Therapy approach from art therapy
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CAS - Resource development with art-oriented methods
In this CAS course, participants deal with the question of how psychosocial and cultural influences affect personality development. Participants develop a differentiated sensitivity to perception in practical lessons. Creative means and methods from the visual arts are applied, which can be used after completing the continuing education, further training in everyday professional life, but also to develop their own resources.
Successful graduates earn the CAS - Resource Development with Art-oriented Methods, worth 15 ECTS credits.
Training content:
- Introductory course 1: Introduction to color beings.
- Introductory course 2: Introduction to PTM© - Process-oriented Therapeutic Method*
- Energy centers, color tests and body images for diagnosis
- Trees and landscape
- Clay as a design element in art and art therapy
- Inner and outer images, visualization techniques and collages
- Perception of transformation and energy flow in images
- Transference and countertransference - from crisis to opportunity
- Work with animals, power animals, fairy tales, myths, imagination and rituals
- Resource activation with a systemic approach in relation to areas of life and life plan
*Therapy approach from art therapy
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Group supervision with art-oriented methods
The application of means and methods from the performing and visual arts in the group are the main topics of this continuing education, further training. The knowledge of suitable methods of group leadership, as well as the opportunities and challenges involved in their implementation, creates a universally applicable tool for leading group supervision and accompanying processes of all kinds.
The use of art-oriented means and methods has become firmly established and is regarded as an efficient approach that goes beyond traditional art therapy and is used across all sectors and internationally.
Training content:
- Areas of application, resources and challenges of group supervision
- Supervisory work with groups on three levels: Mission, group and individual
- Group orientation and group dynamics in the process
- Use of art-oriented means and methods
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Courses and seminars
Be inspired by our wide range of courses and seminars on our homepage!
Our entire range of courses and seminars fulfills the requirements of EMR, ASCA and the SNE.
magenta Academy GmbH
Your education partner - with head, hand and heart ♥
- A successful provider on the market for over 25 years.
- Personal support and guidance for students.
- Central location directly at Reiden station.
- Free parking for students.
- Idyllic and quiet learning environment.
