Drawing with Light: Inner and Outer ——Trauma-Informed Photo Therapy 12-Week Systematic Course

A Door to Your Inner World

A photograph is never just an image.

It is a self-portrait of your soul, a confession from your subconscious,

a story too deep for words, finally finding its expression.

This Is Not a Photography Course—It's a Healing Dialogue with Yourself

Do you:

· Have emotions within that words cannot capture?

· Stand at a crossroads in life, yearning to see yourself clearly?

· Carry past wounds and seek a path toward healing?

· Work as a helping professional, looking for new ways to connect with those you serve?

Welcome. The door is open.

Core Course Information

· Course Title:Drawing with Light: Inner and Outer - Trauma-Informed Photo Therapy 12-Week Systematic Course

· Format: Online Live Lecture Series (with recordings available)

· Durat 12th May - 28th July,2026 7:00-:00AM EST

· Instructors: Marka Kondraiva

· Date: 12th May - 28th July,2026 7:00-9:00AM EST

Why Photography?

Because a photograph is a door—a portal to inner dimensions.

Through it, we can:

· Uncover the true sources of pain and conflict

· Discover creative paths toward transformation, meaning, and inner peace

· Allow the unspeakable to finally be seen, understood, and healed

Marka Kondrateva

Trauma-Informed Somatic Art Therapist | Art Therapy Mentor | Family Constellations Facilitator

Marka began her art therapy journey over a decade ago, inspired by her personal life challenges: emotional expression difficulties, allergies, PCOS, eating disorders, and body anxiety. These experiences, combined with systematic professional training, led her to develop an integrated, body-oriented healing approach.

She employs various tools including somatic art therapy, bilateral drawing, and photo therapy, integrating mindfulness, shamanic journeys, and conscious movement practices. She also emphasizes incorporating clients' existing mind-body practices—such as yoga, dance, qigong, or massage—to support holistic healing on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels.

Additionally, she mentors emerging art therapists in building their professional practices, helping them use the body as a healing tool and learn to interpret visual expressions with depth and meaning.

This Course Is for You If You Are

A Seeker on a Personal Journey

· No photography experience needed

· Just a phone or a camera

· Ready to embark on a path of self-discovery

A Professional

· Psychologist, therapist, social worker

· Coach, facilitator, educator

· Looking to integrate arts-based healing into your work

Working in Specific Contexts

· Community work (youth, elders, refugees)

· Team building and organizational healing

· Personal coaching

· Special education

Course Approach

✓ Trauma-Informed — Addressing trauma in a safe container, respecting each person's pace and boundaries

✓ Phenomenological — Returning to direct experience, without analysis or judgment

✓ Person-Centered — Your rhythm, your exploration, your healing

✓ Process-Oriented — It's not about how beautiful the photo is, but what you experienced creating it

Certification and Completion Requirements

Upon completing all 12 weeks and fulfilling the requirements below, participants will receive

✓ Certificate of Completion — DRAWING WITH LIGHT: INNER AND OUTER — Trauma-Informed Photographic Art Therapy Systematic Course

✓ Continuing Education Credits: 2 CEUs — Applicable for professionals in psychology, social work, education, and related fields

· ✓ Full participation in all 12 sessions

· ✓ Submission of 12-Week Course Completion Feedback Form

· ✓ Submission of Personal Photography Portfolio (selected works created during the course)

· ✓ Submission of Reflective Essay on Creative Experience (documenting your journey and inner transformation)

(Please contact your course advisor for details on CEU accreditation.)

What You'll Need

· Professional camera (with different lenses) or mobile phone

· Natural light or easily accessible lamps

· A willing and open heart

· Weekly commitment: photograph, print, bring to share

Course Investment

Region Tuition Includes

International $238 USD 12-week systematic course + course materials + certificate + 2 CEU credits

Tuition Includes:

· ✓ 12 complete weekly sessions (2.5 hours each)

· ✓ Printed and digital course materials

· ✓ Personal Growth Portfolio workbook

· ✓ Certificate of Completion and 2 CEU credits

What You Will Gain

· A personal visual healing journal

· Deeper self-understanding and self-acceptance

· New pathways for working with emotions, trauma, and relationships

· Arts-based healing methods applicable to your work and life

· A community of like-minded companions witnessing your journey

· A complete personal portfolio documenting 12 weeks of transformation

· Official certification and 2 CEU credits to support your professional development

Message from the Facilitator

"We are not learning photography. We are learning to see—to see the parts of ourselves that have been ignored, suppressed, forgotten. When light passes through the lens and illuminates the darkness within, healing quietly begins."

When you are ready to meet your true self,

the lens will open the door.

"A photograph is a door—a portal to inner dimensions, where we can uncover the true sources of pain and conflict and discover creative paths toward transformation, meaning, and inner peace."