Audio Image Recordings (AIRs)

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  • Duration:
    Approx. 2+ hours
  • Who is it for:
    Qualified and trainee art therapists
  • Price
    £35

Audio Image Recordings (AIRs) are a unique tool that can enhance art therapy assessment, evaluation and research. Learn to use AIRs safely and effectively, from ethical considerations through to practical application, with real case studies.

AIRs are an art therapy method where clients create voice-over-image videos, sharing their artwork and responding to therapist questions. This approach provides valuable insights into client experiences while enhancing therapeutic process for practice and research.


This comprehensive course covers mastering AIRs for enhancing therapeutic insights and research. You will learn the origins, functions and applications of AIRs in practice and research, follow complete step-by-step processes for preparation, recording, editing and sharing AIRs, review case studies demonstrating AIRs across different client populations and settings, and access practical resources and references for ongoing learning and implementation in your practice. 

Contributors

Dr Ania Zubala
Art therapy researcher
Kacper Łyszkiewicz
northern IDEAS
Learning experience design
Dr Neil springham
Consultant art therapist and co-founder of the AIRs method