BANGALORE: Asha The Hope, India's first and most trusted online learning platform for art therapy, successfully conducted a hybrid professional doctorate in art therapy contact program (HDAT) on July 13 and July 14, 2024. The event allows students to express their artistic expression, gain a deeper understanding of art therapy techniques and their impact in the therapeutic community.
The event featured thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive sessions. Students, academicians, and well-known practitioners from various disciplines attended the event. Renowned faculty guests named Dr. R K Padmanabha, Krishna Dutt, Prabhakaran, Prabhakar, Chandrashekhar, Dinesh, Ganesh Srinivasan, and Alpana Ratogi graced the event , imparted their invaluable insights to students, helping them engage in academic study while applying their knowledge in real-world settings.
The HDAT-contact program helped students to take on leadership roles in the therapeutic community and leverage art as a powerful tool for their holistic development. The program was curated with the objective of creating an impactful educational journey, combining traditional Indian values with contemporary therapeutic practices to lay a strong foundation for students' professional trajectory ahead, allowing for hands-on learning, networking, and collaboration.
Expressing her contentment with the resounding success of the HDAT contact program event, Dr. Asha, founder, said: “We were stoked to see the positive participation of students; their engagement in the HDAT- contact program reflected our organization's commitment towards bringing a transformative change in the era of online learning through collaborative efforts and mentorship. This is a pivotal step towards holistic growth, encouraging students to engage in rigorous academic study, embrace ethical practice and network with renowned industry leaders.”
The program's two-day sessions helped students foster innovation, research, and holistic development in the field of art therapy. It also encouraged students to understand cultural sensitivity and learn more about personal growth.
About Asha The Hope
Founded in 2008, Asha The Hope is India’s first and most trusted online learning platform for art therapy. Based in Bangalore, the center offers comprehensive solutions for personal growth, healing, and mental wellness by uniquely blending modern psychology with Vedic wisdom.
Asha The Hope serves diverse clientele through online courses, counseling services, and specialized programs focused on mental health, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationships. They have helped over 4,000 people across India, even lowering suicide rates during the pandemic. Their programs engage individuals from 12th-grade students to adults aged 50 and above.
Led by Dr. Asha, an international educational scientist, the team comprises over 30 experts specializing in psychological counseling, art therapy, and cultural intelligence training. Their expertise spans various areas including Vedic psychology, graphology, emotional counseling, and life skill training. Asha The Hope aims to expand globally, bringing culturally intelligent mental wellness solutions to those who need them most.
