SEEDS Arts Based Therapy Course​

Certificate Course in Arts Based Therapy (ABT) offered by ZillBotadkar Arts based therapy (ABT) is defined as the clinical and evidence based use of art forms i.e. music, drama, visual arts, to accomplish individualised goals within a therapeutic relationship. ABT is a term that was coined by World Centre for Creative Learning Foundation (http://wcclf.org) to represent the use of multiple art forms and their combinations in therapy. ABT uses different media: painting, singing, drumming, dance, playing, storytelling and drama in creating a therapeutic relationship between the child and the therapist.

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ABT Course Rationale:

In the West, therapies based on art forms began emerging in the 1930s, solidifying into recognized disciplines like drama, music, and art therapy by the 1950s and ’60s. Since then, numerous universities have developed training programs, research journals, and certification bodies to support these practices.
 
India, with its rich cultural heritage and ancient healing traditions, is a natural home for such expressive therapies. However, despite our wealth of art and tradition, a systematic and contemporary approach to integrating arts into therapy has remained largely undeveloped. Arts-Based Therapy (ABT) bridges this gap by introducing an artistic language into therapy, grounded in well-researched psychological principles and scientific understanding of the mind.

 The Arts-Based Therapy course in Pune is designed to meet this growing need. It equips students with innovative methods and interventions that integrate art and healing. Upon completing the course, participants will be able to incorporate these approaches into their personal and professional practice, enriching the therapeutic process and making it more creative, meaningful, and impactful.

Highlights:

  • Each year 20 to 25 applicants will be admitted for the 9 month course

  • Its open for Students, Professionals and Experts from various fields – Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors, Special educators, Social workers, Caregivers, Psychiatrists or Doctors

  • ABT addresses issues in learning disabilities, intellectual challenges, autism, in mental health, in de-addiction, palliative care & pain management, in rehabilitation for trafficking, abuse, domestic violence issues, in issues around LGBTQ and communities affected by violence and trauma

  • 25 Credit hours, i.e. it has 400 hours of Theory and Practical work

  • Certified by Lighthouse, Arts and Wellbeing Centre

How To apply for the course 2025-2026:

Step 1:

Click on the button – “ABT COURSE APPLICATION FORM”  to download the application form.

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Step 2:

Print out and fill the form and send:
– The completed application form
– Other required documents (mentioned on last page of the form)
to the following address:

ZillBotadkar ,Balewadi Gaon, Balewadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411045

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Print and fill the form, scan the form and documents and email to lighthousecentre0203@gmail.com

Step 3:

Once we have received your completed application form we will schedule an interview thereafter once you clear it, we will send you a confirmation e-mail with details of when you should pay the fees. 

To clarify any doubts or for further information regarding the ABT Course, write to us at: lighthousecentre0203@gmail.com

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*The faculty reserves the right to select and reject applicants