Hi Friend,

I am Virpi Viitala, a dedicated art teacher and art therapy instructor. With years of exciting experience and expertise in the field, I have dedicated my career to supporting young individuals in managing life challenges.

I posses a Master of Arts degree in Art Education and have pursued studies in art therapy as well. My focus lies in Solution-Focused Art Therapy, and I am dedicated to incorporating this approach into my instructional practice as educator. This approach combines the principles of solution-focused therapy with art therapy methods, emphasizing the client's expertise in their own life and the therapist's role in helping them discover strengths and solutions.

My passion is particularly focused on empowering young people to overcome obstacles and unleash their creative potential. I specialize in training professionals in psycho-physical domains, enabling them to integrate art-based techniques into their practice when working with their clients. It has been wonderful to witness how they have significantly improved the well-being of many young individuals navigating the complexities of life.

The best thing about therapeutic art making is that one doesn't need to possess artistic abilities to benefit from its power. On the contrary, sometimes my students with no artistic background have found it even easier to grasp the fundamental nature of therapeutic art-making, without being concerned about the external or aesthetic qualities of their creations.

I have noticed that people often seek easily digestible hands-on materials - ones that introduce the topic and provide a comprehensive overview - allowing them to feel more confident in their understanding and encouraged to apply it in their own work with young individuals. That's why I have prepared these accessible user friendly materials for you.

Wishing You Happy Learning!

Virpi Viitala

Course creator

MA, Solution-Focused Art Therapy Instructor