Diploma course in Expressive Arts Therapy
When Words Are Not Enough, Art Speaks
India’s First Structured & Internationally Benchmarked Expressive Arts Therapy Programme
Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy (DEAT)
The Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy (DEAT) offered by the East West Center for Counselling and Training in collaboration with Women’s Christian College is India’s first structured, clinically oriented expressive arts therapy training programme.
Established in 2011, the programme has trained professionals across India and Asia, shaping therapists who now work in hospitals, schools, NGOs, private practice, and corporate settings.
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Our Promise
This is more than a course it’s a transformational journey that empowers you to use creativity to heal, inspire, and transform lives while strengthening communities.
Stand out as a professional therapist, educator, or coach in India and across Asia with skills grounded in experiential and expressive practices.
In a market filled with short courses and limited scope, the Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy Course in Chennai remains the gold standard in India a comprehensive programme that few can match.
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- 13th – 24th July, 2026
- 7th – 18th December, 2026
- 15th – 26th February, 2027
- 5th – 16th April, 2027
- Additional International Psychodrama Conference
- 19th to 30th July, 2027
- 13th – 24th December, 2027
Total Credits (31.8 Credits)
- Music Therapy (3 Credits)
- Storytelling Therapy (3 Credits)
- Dance movement Therapy (3 Credits)
- Play Therapy (3 Credits)
- Art Therapy (3 Credits)
- Poetry Therapy (1.5 Credits)
- Expressive Arts Therapy (3 Credits)
- Psychodrama (3 Credits)
- Research & Counselling Skills (2.3 Credits)
- Theory & Supervision (3 Credits)
- Internship (2 Credits)
- Mandatory Residential Workshop (2 Credits)
Students can get more credits on completion of additional internship of upto 300 hours (3 credits)
Small Batch size upto 20 students to ensure individualized attention, close supervision, and deep personal and professional mentoring.
The Exclusive Advantage
Triple Certification
- Joint Diploma from East West Center & Women’s Christian College
- Certificate from the Indian Institute of Psychodrama
- Certificate from the World Storytelling Institute
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Why Choose DEAT?
Most courses offer a single modality or a short-term workshop. We offer a clinical career path.
1. Master the Full Spectrum: Don’t limit your practice to just dance or art. Gain fluency in Drama, Movement, Music, Visual Arts, and Creative Writing to reach every client.
2. Clinical Depth: Go beyond general wellness. We equip you with the skills to treat trauma, anxiety, and depression in hospitals, schools, NGOs, and corporate settings.
3. Global Mentorship: Learn from international professors and senior practitioners. The programme is directed by Dr. Magdalene Jeyarathnam, a pioneer with 30+ years of global experience.
4. Real-World Application: With 31 credits including 60 hours of practicum, you graduate with hands-on experience, not just theory.
This Course is Ideal For
This diploma is designed for professionals ready to integrate creative healing into their practice.
Mental Health Professions: Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and Counsellors looking to expand their clinical toolkit.
Healthcare workers: Doctors, Nurses, and Occupational Therapists seeking holistic patient care methods. Educators: Teachers and Special Educators who want to reach students beyond traditional methods.
Change Makers: NGO professionals working with trauma survivors, women, and children.
Corporate Trainers & Coachers: Professionals seeking deep-impact behavioural and emotional development tools.
Spiritual Leaders: Priests and seminarians involved in pastoral care and spiritual guidance.
Eligibility
A minimum of Bachelor’s in Psychology, Fine Arts, or Social Work.
Note: Applicants from other backgrounds are welcome but must pursue a Master’s in Psychology concurrently.
Unlike generalised faculty models, the programme through East West Center for Counselling in WCC is led by globally recognised pioneers and specialised Arts therapists with not only academic but field experience across each expressive modality, offering deeper clinical, international, and real-world training exposure.
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Student Testimonials
Application Registration
How To Apply:
1. Attach copies of Degree / Certificates
2. Write in 200 words how you will integrate Psychodrama in your work, and relevance of Psychodrama to the population you work with.
Email to: centerforcounselling@gmail.com / magdalene.jeyarathnam@gmail.com
3. Pay a registration fee of Rs 2000/- + 18% Tax for students from India and Rs 5000/- + 18% Tax for international students.
+91 98847 00135 / +91 98847 00136
Email: centerforcounselling@gmail.com