Expressive Arts Therapy Training Program

A full Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate Program in China with international faculty

Cohort 3 launching in June 2026 with hybrid format (online + China)

About Program

The Inspirees Expressive Arts Therapy (EAT) certificate program is a part-time and systematic training program designed towards meeting professional association guidelines. Completion of all modules of coursework and training, plus meeting all other working requirements, including those beyond the training program, leads to the eligibility for application for the REAT- Registered Expressive Arts Therapist credential through IEATA- International Expressive Arts Therapy Association. Courses are taught by internationally known faculty in the EAT field. The program is based on Inspirees‘ 15 years of experience and reputation in China, and is integrated with our other creative arts therapy programs. Inspirees is an organizational member of IEATA.

The courses are taught in hybrid format both online and in-person (China), integrating theory and practice. Students will be offered a deep and intensive cross-cultural learning experience with opportunities for personal and professional growth in small groups, with connections to a larger professional community in creative arts and expressive arts therapy. It is highly interactive and the students are expected to be very engaged in an individual as well as group learning processes. There are qualified teaching assistants available to support students in the program.

The first cohort has successfully graduated, and the second cohort is currently in progress, with completion expected by May 2026. We are now welcoming applications for the third cohort, which will start in Shanghai in June 2026.

Faculty

We have a distinguished international faculty to ensure a high-level quality training. They are among the founders, leaders and experts in the field of EAT.

Program Director
Prof. Vivien Speiser, Dr. Tony Yu Zhou

Faculty
Kit Jenkins, Dr. Keren Shechter, Dr. Michal Lev, Dr. Yousef AlAjarma

Guest Faculty
Prof. Vivien Speiser, Dr. Phillip Speiser, Prof. Mitchell Kossak, Prof. Irle Goldman, Prof. Linda Cao (曹晓乔), Prof. Rainbow Ho (何天虹), Prof. Liwen Ma (马利文), Dr. Giselle Ruzany

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Program highlights  

• Designed towards meeting professional association guidelines of IEATA
• Taught by distinguished faculty including some of the founders of EAT and senior university faculty
• In-depth integration of creative and expressive arts therapy forms
• Balanced curriculum Including psychology, integrated aesthetic and creative processes
• International faculty plus local guest teachers tailor made for the need of Chinese students
• Group supervision + study group with support from qualified Chinese teaching assistants (expressive arts therapists)
• Chinese textbooks and other study materials available

 Expressive arts therapy coursework

Application

Basic Requrements: Applicants must be at least 22 years of age (exceptional candidates under 22 may submit materials for special review). Applicants with a master‘s degree, with a focus in psychology, social work, education, healthcare, and arts field, are particularly encouraged to apply.

To inquire and apply for the Inspirees EAT Certification Program, please send an email expressing interest with resume to education@inspirees.com. An evaluation and interview is part of the process of acceptance to the program.

Program Process

The first cohort has started in April 2024 and graduated in September 2025.

April 19, 2024, EAT first cohort in Beijing

November 18, 2025, Online, EAT first cohort graduation ceremony

The second cohort started in April 2025.

April 3, 2025, EAT second cohort in Beijing

Click here for more photos and art works created in the China EAT program

The Third cohort admissions are open now!  Qualified students are encouraged to apply, please contact education@inspirees.com for more information and register form.