Catharsis Application Program
Psycho Emotional Therapy
Psycho-Emotional Therapy Training
Training is intended for mental health professionals such as psychiatrist, psychologist, psychotherapist, counselor, marriage and family therapist, social worker, psychiatrist nurse with at least 2 years of experience in the field.
This training is also appropriate for care centers and organizations.
After years of experience, we have developed a very effective online training program that respects your pace, while allowing you to integrate information, over a period of weeks.
We offer monthly webinar that help you stay effective in your learning process.
We provide a proven and uniquely efficient learning experience and will be here to guide you through every step of your journey with the Catharsis Application Program.
The training is in English. We train individuals and groups.
To schedule an appointment for more information about our program and training, please contact us at chantal(at)catharsis-technique.com, with a phone number and preferred times when we can contact you.
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The Catharsis Application Program is a psycho–emotional therapy based on an Artistic Mediation Therapy. This intensive training allows the trainees to acquire the information needed to implement the program effectively in practice.
A theoretical and practical knowledge needed to organize well-structured therapeutic sessions with graphic expression under musical induction. The basics of drawing interpretation will be discussed.
An in depth analysis of data collected during drawing sessions and discussion of psychotherapeutic intervention based on the analysis that emphasizes the importance of emotional healing.
A theoretical and practical knowledge to become a CAP trainer.
The 3 levels of training are offered online. Flexible schedule is offered. This allows you to work at your own pace and at the times that are convenient for you. Training is also offered in person.
CAP FACILITATOR TRAINING
Level 1 — $2400 [USD]
Number of modules: 3 — Hours of training: 48h
The program is 48 hours of training adapted to your schedule.
Designed for any mental health therapist to incorporate the Catharsis Application Program (CAP) into daily practice without the need to be an art or music therapist. CAP is suitable for use with children, adolescents, and adults. CAP is person-centered, individual, and a gentle therapeutic tool.
Accelerated Experience Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Affect Phobia Therapy (APT), Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), EMDR, Psychodrama, Expressive Arts Therapy.
CAP Facilitator, Level 1. Requires 7 hours of continuing education every two years and a one written patient case study of someone who completed CAP.
12 experiential sessions using graphic expression under musical induction facilitating expression allowing for deep emotional work.
Individualized final assessment done by a professional CAP trainer.
The history of artistic mediations for therapeutic purposes
What is the Psycho-Emotional CAP Therapy (PE-CAP-T)
The role of music, drawing and painting in emotional expression
The cathartic function of the music selected for CAP sessions
Types of sessions to offer: individuals, couples, group, family
Specificity of CAP with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly
Projective tests, scales of evaluation and self-evaluation within program framework
Defining therapeutic and personal goals that actively engage the patient
Detailed protocol of a session of graphic expression under musical induction and instructions
Interpreting the expression depression, burn out, inhibition, trauma, mourning, separation in drawings
Observing the psychic discourse through a series of 12 drawings; corrections and interpretations
Performing an evaluation & individual assessment
Building an individualized therapeutic project for each patient from the data contained within the drawing
CAP DRAWING ANALYSIS
Level 2 — $4800 [USD]
Number of modules: 3 — Hours of training: 96h
An extension of the CAP Facilitator Training for those professionals who want to become an expert CAP drawing analysis.
CAP Facilitator and Interpreter, Level 2. Requires 7 hours of continuing education every two years and a one written patient case study about someone who completed CAP.
Introduction to interpretation of projective test. Navigation of the observational grids is examined.
Case studies are presented for review.
Continues examining the interpretation and analysis of drawings and comments.
Designing a final report, which generates an informative and structure analysis for the client.
Case studies are presented for review.
This module examines the completed synthesis: communicating the analysis to clients and professionals.
Discussion on working effectively with different age groups (children, adolescents, adults and seniors) and medical conditions with communication challenges.
Case studies are presented for review.
Level 3 — $2100 [USD]
Number of modules: 1 — Hours of training: 42h
For those who have completed both CAP Facilitator and Drawing Analysis Training, and who want to train others.
CAP Trainer, Level 3. Renewable every two years. Trainer is expected to participate in a yearly refresher course to renew skills and keep up to date with advancement in research and application of the CAP methodology.
Only those professional who have successfully completed Facilitator and Drawing Analysis Training are eligible for CAP Trainer certification.
The goal of this training is to strengthen the theoretical and practical skills of a certified CAP Facilitator to become a Certified CAP Trainer. Those interested in becoming a trainer must express a desire and commitment to share their knowledge with fellow practitioners through teaching.
Participants will be given an instruction manual on how to conduct training sessions. Discussion will include how to structure CAP Training level 1 and level 2 and how to effectively communicate the complexity of the protocol to professionals.
Each practitioner will bring to the group a complete set of drawings and comments submitted by one of his/her clients as well as their interpretation and assessment. Each case study is examined by the instructor who provides insight and constructive feedback on the analysis. Each practitioner will construct an individualized treatment plan for a case study provided by the instructor.
Only those practitioners who have completed this training will get a certificate from The Orpheus Institute allowing them, under conditions set by contract, to be Catharsis Application Program Certified Trainer.
This certificate is to be renewed every two years to ensure that the CAP method is being taught according to proper protocol and the trainer has complied with Catharsis Application Program ethics. Each CAP Trainer is expected to participate in a yearly refresher course to renew their skills and keep up to date with advancement in research and application of the CAP methodology.
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A program which weaves art & music into a unique and unprecedented therapeutic intervention.
A very structured methodology for accurately assessing the nature of a problem and for monitoring treatment progress.
A groundbreaking artistic mediation which addresses deep emotional core issues unobtrusively
and can overcome clients resistance to change.
Chantal Desmoulins
11150 W Olympic Blvd Ste# 915
90064 Los Angeles • USA
When therapists choose to use the CAP methodology that combines drawing under musical induction, writing and verbalization, they provide their clients with a very efficient tool to become active participants in their own treatment and thus facilitate self-discovery, change, and restoration.
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