Our HEArts² Facilitator program will give you the knowledge and confidence to support others’ well-being using expressive arts. Graduates will be qualified HEArts² Practitioners who can offer HEArts² in a one-on-one and group setting. Graduates of ASHC’s Holistic Counselling or Holistic Coaching programs are eligible to add the HEArts² Practitioner Program on top of their current qualifications.

Creative Arts have a track record of supporting general well-being and helping people heal past trauma and emotional pain. Expressive Arts is not about becoming a great artist, but about being able to express our innermost emotions and feelings and help bring light to parts of ourselves, we may struggle to explain with words.

In the ASHC Therapeutic HEArts² program, we work from a person-centred perspective and focus on the therapeutic benefits of creating art in itself. We also help our clients gain deeper insights and new perspectives by exploring their creations and meaning.

Like in the InteMind approach to Holistic Counselling, HEArts² facilitators do not analyse or diagnose. In HEArts², we allow clients to lead their experience and help them find the answers within themselves. Therefore, HEArts² is a gentle and healing process that will benefit various people in different situations.

HEArts² is based on the Four Levels of Transformation, the same principles as our Holistic Counselling approach. We, therefore, recommend students combine our HEArts² program with our Holistic Counselling course to get the most benefits out of this course.

WHY YOU NEED TO STUDY HOLISTIC COUNSELLING SKILLS TO BECOME A HEArts² FACILITATOR:

Many clients have unresolved trauma and stress, and creative expression can bring this to the surface. Therefore, knowing how to support clients with what comes up in the session is essential. Our HEArts² Practitioner course will give you a basic foundation to work safely and effectively and give you the tools to help your clients with various issues and provide the best service.

Looking to explore the exciting combination of Expressive Arts and Holistic Counselling or Coaching?

We have a fantastic offer just for you! By enrolling in our Holistic Counselling or Coaching course and completing it first, you can then seamlessly transition to stage 2 of our HEArts² program. This unique dual qualification opportunity allows you to pursue your passions, develop valuable skills, and broaden your horizons. Don’t miss out on this incredible offer! For more details and to sign up, please refer to the enrolment form below.

Understand the history of meditation & mindfulness and explore the science behind this ancient art and how it can positively affect our well-being. You will learn about the difference between mindfulness and meditation and start exploring the many ways meditation and mindfulness can be added to our lives. We will also look at the science of stress and explore how meditation and mindfulness may help relieve the negative impacts of stress in our society.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
History of Meditation Mindfulness vs Meditation
Bringing Meditation & Mindfulness to the Lab.
What is Stress?
Types & Effects of Stress.
Signs of too much Stress.
How to Manage Stress.
Using Mindfulness and Meditation to Evoke Positive Emotion
Contraindications to Mindfulness and Meditation

This module will look deeper into meditation as a healing tool. We will look at the current industry growth and trends and explore how we can utilise these trends in this fast-growing industry. We will also explore the many different meditation styles and how each style may benefit our clients and us. You will also start creating your own meditation scripts and learn how to develop your meditation voice.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
Meditation industry growth and trends
Meditation Postures
Exploring Meditation Styles
Meditation Scripts EBOOK
Deep Muscle Relaxation
Visualisations
Guided Meditations
Creating your own Meditation Scripts

Let’s dive into the art of Mindfulness for everyday living. You will learn about the benefits of mindfulness and the new science backing mindfulness practices. We will also explore the Mindfulness Framework and learn to use The SALT Method to diffuse negative thinking. You will also learn how to teach mindfulness to children and young people.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
What is Mindfulness
Benefits of Mindfulness
The Mindfulness Framework
Using Mindfulness to Deal With Stress
The Salt Method
Mindfulness Exercises EBOOK
Teaching Mindfulness to Young People

Let’s get creative! In this module, we will guide you on creating your own meditation & mindfulness program from start to finish! We will also share our top marketing tips and tools to help you launch a successful Meditation & Mindfulness program!

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
Designing your first group program
Creating Your Target Audience
Creating Your First Marketing Campaign
The Eight Essentials When Selling Your Program
Creating a Successful Meditation & Mindfulness Practice
Zone of Mastery vs Zone of Acceleration
Our Answers to the Most Common Practitioner Questions

Learn about the three pillars of Holistic Coaching & Counselling: Listening Skills, Powerful Questioning & Holding Space. We will help you implement these tools on a deep level to help build rapport with your students and create transformational meditation & mindfulness programs.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
The Three Pillars of Holistic Counselling
Active Listening Skills
Listening Skills (Point Zero Listening)
Holding Space
Summarising & Rephrasing
Opened vs Closed Questions
101 of the most Transformational Coaching Questions

Understand body language, learn how to build rapport and pick up on our client’s non-verbal cues. We will look at the main theories of emotion and how to support clients in processing deep emotions. We will also learn to better understand the zones of personal space and the three levels of awareness.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
Building rapport
Decoding body language & mirroring
The zones of personal space
Verbal language
Main theories of emotion
Reflecting feelings
Helping clients process deep emotions
The three zones of awareness

Learn the fundamentals of Positive Psychology. We explore the scientific research on human flourishing + enter the world of Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs).

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
Positive Psychology Fundamentals
History of Positive Psychology
The five founding fathers of Positive Psychology
What Positive Psychology is NOT
What is happiness, and why is it important?
PPIs (positive psychology interventions)
Positive Psychology in Holistic Counselling

In this module, we will explore character strengths & virtues. You will discover your Character Strengths and learn how to implement the science of Character Strengths into your sessions with clients. You will also learn to recognise the overuse, underuse and optimal use of character strengths.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
Strengths & Virtues
What is Character?
Character Strengths in detail
How to Utilise Character Strengths
Niemiec’s ROAD MAP
Finding the Golden Mean
Overuse/Underuse/Optimal Use of CS

We will start this course by diving into the benefits of Expressive Arts for Mental stability and well-being. We will examine our responsibilities as HEArts² facilitators and explore how to help set client intentions for optimal results.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
How to use this training
The Benefits of Using Expressive Arts for Mental Health
HEArts² Facilitator vs Art Therapist
Facilitating Therapeutic Art vs Insights From Art
Setting The Clients Intention
Tools and Equipment 
Analysing our Client’s work- The Client-Centred approach
Facilitator Curiosity & Experiential Listening
Contraindications & Disclaimer
Exercise: Tree of Life Drawing + more.

How do we best utilise expressive art to support our clients? In this module, we will explore using solution-focused vs. problem-focused approaches to support our clients. We will also explore intuitive drawing, mandala creation, and the benefit of using restrictions to aid creativity.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
Solution-Focused vs Problem-Focused Approach
Freedom vs Restriction – Expressing Freely vs Using Prompts
Intuitive Drawing & The Art of Scribbling
Using & Creating Mandalas
Exercises: Protector, Creating A Board of Advisors, The Mind, Body & Soul Map + more.

Here we look at how to use the principles of positive psychology as a basis for expressive art. We will explore strength-based approaches and how to use the PERMA to increase meaning, well-being and positive emotion.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
Practising Expressive Arts For Human Flourishing
Expressive Arts with PERMA
Strength-Based Art
Exercises: Using S.M.A.R.T Goals in Expressive Arts, Resourcing Positive Emotions + more.

During this module, we will look deeper into how to use expressive Arts to explore our spirituality and The Sacred. We will investigate the four levels of connection and look at how we can help clients gain insight through abstract expressive art.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
Expressive Arts & Spirituality
Using Creative Arts As A Spiritual Practise
Abstract Art: Expressing Through Symbols, Shapes And Colours
The Person-Centred Approach To Exploring The Sacred
Activity: Exploring The Four Levels of Connection (Self, Others, The World & Spirit)

There are many ways to use the written word to express ourselves. Here we will explore the many ways to utilise the written word and the many aspects of this way of expression can support our well-being.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
Benefits of Journalling
Expressive Journalling as Reflective Practise
Hand Writing vs. Typing
Exploring Poetry
Mindful Journalling
Automatic Writing
Exercises: Journalling Prompts, Crafting A Bad Days Letter, Diary of Positives + more.

Using collage can. be a structured yet playful way of expressing ourselves. Here we will explore the many ways to use collage for expressive arts. We will look at using collage to integrate isolated parts of our existence. We will also look at how to create vision boards and work with the past, present and future aspects of ourselves with this expressive art form.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
Establishing Connections/ Working With Polarities
Working With Vision Boards
Working With The Past, Present & Future Aspects
Exercises: Creating The Box of Insights, Vision Board Creation + more.

Learn powerful tools to work with emotions! Learn how to create emotion wheels, mind maps and how to work with self-portraits. You will also be prompted to create installations and/or artwork in nature and learn the benefits of using nature in facilitating expressive art.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
The Insight Approach to Working With Emotions
Emotion Wheel
Self Portrait
Safe Space Exercise
Who Am I vs What Others See
Mind Mapping Our Selves
Exercises: Installations in Nature – “The Letting Go Project,” Mind Mapping, Self Portrait Activity, + more.

Learn about and explore the benefits of music and sound for personal healing. We will look at the benefits of singing for mental well-being and how to use music and sound to shift our moods and emotions.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
Music For Mental Health
The Benefits Of Singing For Mental Health
Using And Creating Mantras
Improvisation
Using Dynamics To Reach Your Full Potential
Singing in Groups
Exercises: Improvising With Sound, Expressive Drawing With Music, Music For Relaxation + more.

Many people are disconnected from their bodies. In this module, we will look at how to use embodiment to reconnect to our physical selves. We will also explore how using mindfulness can help us listen to the messages of our bodies and investigate how cross-lateral movements may help us become more mentally, emotionally and physically balanced.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
The Art of Embodiment
Listening To Our Bodies Using Mindfulness
Body Awareness & Cross-Lateral Movements
Exploring Slowing Down/ Speeding Up Processes
Claiming Space- Exploring The Comfort & Discomfort Of Ourselves
Exercises: Mindful Movement, Embodied Awareness Exercise, Cross-Lateral Movement For Balance + more.

Let’s help you prepare yourself to start working as a HEArts² Facilitator! At the end of this module, you will have created your first offering and gained insightful information on how to price and market your services.

SOME OF WHAT WE WILL COVER:
Creating Your First Offer
Niching Your Programs
Tips Marketing Your Program And One-On-One Practise
Pricing Structure
Creating your Marketing Material
Project: The 360° Course Creation Project

If students require more training, further practical can be added at an additional cost.

Students will be asked to complete a 3000-word case studies assignment to write about their experience (10 Hours).

Would you like to become a Certified Holistic Counsellor/ Coach + Certified HEArts² Practitioner?
When you enrol in our Holistic Counselling or Coaching course and successfully complete it, you’ll unlock a seamless pathway to stage 2 of our HEArts² program. This exceptional dual qualification opens doors for you to follow your passions, cultivate invaluable skills, and expand your horizons.

LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT YOUR PATHWAY OPTIONS!

Are you already a qualified holistic counsellor or coach through the aSHC?

You may be eligible for RPL for Stage One. Contact the college to find out more.

Want to check out the inclusions in our Holistic Counselling course?

Want to check out the inclusions in our Holistic Coaching course?

With a wealth of experience and a profound passion for guiding others, Madelaine brings her expertise to the forefront of the HEArts² Practitioner Course. As the course creator, she has infused the program with her deep understanding of holistic principles and her knowledge and experience in the transformative power of expressive arts.

Madelaine’s vision for the HEArts² Practitioner Course is to provide a comprehensive and enriching learning experience that goes beyond the acquisition of skills. She has carefully crafted the curriculum to encompass various artistic modalities, self-exploration exercises, and practical techniques to equip participants with the necessary tools to facilitate healing and personal growth through expressive arts.

As the mentor and course creator, Madelaine brings a unique blend of knowledge, expertise, and heartfelt dedication to each student’s journey. She provides unwavering guidance and support, encouraging participants to embrace their creative potential, navigate their inner landscapes, and discover the transformative power of holistic expressive arts.

Together with her highly experienced team at ASHC, Madelaine ensures that the HEArts² Practitioner Course offers a nurturing and empowering learning environment. Students receive personalized mentorship, invaluable insights, and the opportunity to engage with a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for holistic well-being and creative self-expression.

Join Madelaine Vallin and the esteemed team at ASHC on the transformative path of the Holistic Expressive Arts (HEArts²) Practitioner Course. As you embark on this journey of self-discovery, growth, and profound healing, you will be guided by an exceptional mentor who not only created the program but also shares a deep commitment to supporting you in unlocking your creative potential and becoming a skilled practitioner of holistic expressive arts.