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Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Art Therapy - Accredited (Udemy.com)

Accredited Practical Masterclass | Step-by-Step Fusion of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Art Therapy

Created by: Prof. Krishna N. Sharma, Ph.D.

Last updated January 2026

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What you will learn

  • Master the Fusion of Cognitive Behavior Therapy / CBT Therapy and Art Therapy
  • Step-by-Step Practical Cognitive Behavioral Art Therapy (CBAT) Techniques
  • Learn Assessment and Monitoring in Cognitive Behavioral Art Therapy (CBAT)
  • Use Cognitive Behavioral Art Therapy (CBAT) in Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma etc.

How it compares

Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 8% of them
  • Reviews107#494 of 663 by number of reviews
  • Length2.7 hoursshorter than 49% of them
  • Last updatedJanuary 2026more recently than 67% of them

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Course Description

This IAOTH, UK accredited - Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Art Therapy (CBAT), helps you explore the powerful fusion of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Art Therapy, and learn how to practically use Cognitive Behavioral Art Therapy (CBAT) for emotional healing and personal growth. This masterclass is designed to equip you with all the skills needed to use this wonderful combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Art Therapy i.e. Cognitive Behavioral Art Therapy (CBAT). After completing this course, you will be able to use the powerful combination of CBT Therapy / Cognitive Behavior Therapy / Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Therapeutic Art/ Art Therapy to help self and others cop up with mental health issues including but not limited to Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma etc. You and also become a life coach.

This concise programme is designed, keeping in mind that you may not have any prior knowledge about Art Therapy, and you want to learn despite your busy schedule. So we have tried to avoid jargon as much as possible and simplified concepts and terminology for you.

In this course, you will learn:

  • The Intersection of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Art Therapy

  • Relevance of Cognitive Behavioral Art Therapy

  • Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Introduction to Art Therapy

  • Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Art Therapy (CBAT)

  • Cognitive Techniques in CBAT - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Artistic Techniques for Emotional Expression - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Synergy Techniques for Cognitive Processes and Artistic Expression- Step-by-Step

  • Setting Up Your Therapeutic Space - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Selecting Art Materials- From Basics to Advanced

  • Safety and Cleanliness Protocols - Step by Step Guide

  • Cognitive Reframing through Art - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Behavioral Experiments with Art Media - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Art Journaling - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Group CBAT Activities and Dynamics - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Anxiety and Stress Management - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Overcoming Depressive Thoughts - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Building Self-esteem and Self-worth - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Trauma Processing and Resolution - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Initial Assessment Techniques in CBAT - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Monitoring Progress - Step-by-Step Guide

  • Evaluating Artifacts - Step-by-Step Guide

  • When CBAT May Not Be Suitable

  • Addressing Resistance in Therapy

  • Navigating the Misinterpretation of Artworks

  • Ethics and Professionalism in CBAT

This programme is accredited, and this Udemy course is recognized for certification by Virtued Academy International, an autonomous institute, under the Virtued Society, incorporated under the act 21, 1860 of the Government of U.P., India. Validity & Utility of the training is conditionally in conformity with the Constitution of India, and the laws of the land under Article 19 1 G. Virtued Academy International provides continuing education for individuals interested in self-development and students should contact the IAOTH, UK for registration/ accreditation and relevant local authorities for the scope of practice.

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Instructor Details

Prof. Krishna N. Sharma, Ph.D.

Prof. Krishna N. Sharma, the world’s youngest Vice-Chancellor (2017), is a nine-time (9) world record holder as an educator, researcher, and prolific author, with 40+ best-sellers among his 400+ published books.

He is Vice-Chancellor at St. Louis University, Cameroon. He has previously served as Vice-Chancellor at Victoria University, Uganda; and has taught in multiple countries. He has been associated with multiple universities in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

He is 2 times TEDx speaker. As an edupreneur, he has 3,25,000+ enrolments in his courses and the students in his courses are from 196 countries.

As his contribution to pain management, he is the 1st Indian healthcare practitioner to develop a complete school of thought in Manual Therapy - Krishna's Kinetikinetic Manual Therapy (KKMT), which is included in any country's national physiotherapy curriculum. His Manual Therapy Technique (KKMT) has been introduced in Uganda, Cameroon, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Ukrain, Qatar, and Georgia. There are also researches done on KKMT by students and faculties of Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy; Universita di Roma Tor Vergata, Italy; Université de Dschang, Cameroon; St. Louis University, Cameroon; Parul University, India; and K.L.E. University, India.

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Reviews

4.3

107 ratings on Udemy

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By Amiel Joseph Jarabe on 9/19/2025

The class is a good talk about art therapy alone as it discussed minimally on Cognitive therapy. Examples provided should not be only on adults and yet set examples for children's, too.

By Jakkrid LOETCHUTINAT on 9/18/2025

Need more animation and interactive media.

By Olha Suleimanova on 4/4/2025

It's a little bit difficult to listen to the course. I would like to watch videos with the teacher

By Marisol Rodriguez on 3/5/2025

Good Information regarding CBAT Techniques use in various issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma.

By Michelle Smith on 8/24/2024

downloads are word doc's. if you don't have Word Miscosoft, it prevents you from downloading

By Sheri Lanay on 2/9/2024

Good overview of CBT and how to incorporate Art therapy. I've studied CBT and also experienced and benefited from CBT therapy.

By Marian Juskiw on 11/19/2023

I like how cognitive art therapy is explained as short term therapy and it is focused for the moment and you can see through the artwork how healing can begin with client.

By Gemma Smith on 11/9/2023

This course is very interesting to learn about. I am enjoying learning all about cognitive behavioural therapy . The tutor knows his stuff.

By Karmen Hunter on 10/6/2023

I am an artist.I love the synergy techniques and evidence based research that validates what we know inside and practice intuitively. CBAT is a method that can help so many people.Thankyou✨

By Munmun Saxena on 10/5/2023

I am certified for counselling as well as art therapy but could not relate them together. this course has helped me to visualize the bond among them that make it more practical.

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Overall Score : 86 / 100