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Dear , If you are in the United States or Canada, you may have celebrated Labor Day last week by taking some time off from work. Or maybe you are able to take some time for yourself this weekend. Taking a break from work life is paramount to your own self-care. Spending time
alone...just being, or with friends, family or pets and/or going to explore different spaces & places is good for the soul. Part of taking care of yourself and maintaining good health - emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical- is staying connected and cultivating your
creativity. This week, we have some really fantastic opportunities to indulge in a little creative self-care and also connect with others in the expressive arts community. We hope you'll consider joining us. |
 On Wednesday, we have our next Expressive Arts in the World Series workshop featuring long time friend & colleague Markus Scott-Alexander. If you have had the opportunity to work with Markus
previously, you know how passionate he is about his work in expressive arts. He is a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT®) and teaches Expressive Arts for therapy, education, coaching and conflict transformation through World Arts Organization. In this training workshop, you will learn about his initiative Expressive Arts
Without Borders, and learn about your shared values and how to explore your ability to create bridges in arts-based ways.
 On Friday, we have a SoulCollage® mini retreat, in person here in Sarasota. This workshop, Creating Your Inner Sanctuary with SoulCollage®, will be facilitated by our dear friend and colleague Diane Lampitt, who is a wonderful SoulCollage® and labyrinth facilitator. Diane has over 30 years of facilitation experience and is passionate about creating environments where people can experience transformation and growth.
We also have In Person Open Studio on Friday from 10-1 and we look forward to seeing some of you there! |
With gratitude for you, and this ever-blossoming creative community, Tamara, Kathleen, and the Expressive Arts Florida Team |
What's happening this week? We would love to see you in the circle!
Join Markus Scott-Alexander of Expressive Arts Without Borders to learn about your shared values and how to explore your ability to create bridges in arts-based ways. In this workshop, you will will work with a process called Name it, Claim it and Aim it as a way to embody that which matters most to you as a way of increasing your awareness of your own abilities. Click here to register!
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Expressive Arts in the World!
We have just 5 more Expressive Arts in the World workshops left in our series! Have you joined one yet?
These workshops are open to everyone! Whether you are a student in our Certificate Training Program, an expressive arts facilitator, or a therapist, these training workshops will enrich and expand your knowledge and practice. All workshops are held via Zoom and in the Eastern time zone. To register, click on the workshop you would
like to register for and it will take you to the info/registration page.
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Upcoming classes & workshops Fall SoulCollage® Online Series September 19, October 10, & November 14 6-9 pm Beyond the “I am One Who…” and “My gift to you is…” there are an
unlimited number of ways to access the wisdom of your SoulCollage® cards. In this new online series, Diane will lead you in different ways to work with your SoulCollage® cards. Register for the bundle and attend all 3 sessions or register for individual sessions and join us for a deeper dive into SoulCollage®. More info & registration here! Expressive Arts Discovery September 29, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm edt Our
monthly creative pause is back after a break this summer. We have been offering this for many years and still find that taking just 90 minutes out of our day to gather for a simple process and sharing is restorative and illuminating. Join us and make a refreshing discovery! More info & registration
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Do you want to engage in a heart opening process that increases self-awareness, compassion, and gratitude? Join us in this poetry circle where we will engage poetic medicine as a means of encouraging our hearts to open more fully in our daily lives. Together, we will create a poetic sanctuary.
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Deep Calls to Deep: Expressive Arts and Spiritual Direction with Renee Bhatia & Tamara Teeter Knapp Friday, October 6, 1:00-4:00 pm edt This workshop will engage spiritual directors in an
expressive arts process to deepen their understanding of their role as spiritual director. Through guided meditation, artmaking, movement, and sound exploration, we will explore and play with the ways the expressive arts bring us into a deepening relationship with Mystery. More
Information and Registration here! Renee is a graduate of EAFI and a Spiritual Director. Learn more
about her in our July Alumni Spotlight! |
It is often said that the thinking mind or intellect can pose a barrier to creative expression. Yet, without thought, creative expression is incomplete. Do you want to learn a time-tested way to engage holistically with your entire being: heart, soul, spirit, body and mind? Join us for a guided experience of paired text learning
along with the Open Studio Process of intention setting, art making and witness as a way of integrating intellect and imagination.
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On demand, start anytime courses! Are you looking to explore expressive arts on your own and at your own pace? These Self Study Courses contain detailed, yet approachable instructions, videos, and meditations facilitated by Kathleen & Tamara. The imagery and guidance from this work can assist you, whether dipping your toes into expressive arts or seeking a deeper connection. *All courses come with lifetime access so you can refer back to them at any time! *No previous art experience is necessary!
This is an 8-week introductory training into the field of expressive arts and the pre-requisite for our Certificate Training Program. You will learn a basic overview of expressive arts, what it is, theories, approaches, applications etc and how to apply this work into your personal and professional life.
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10 expressive arts lessons that can be done at your own pace. These easy to follow lessons are instructed by Kathleen and Tamara and can be done in any order at any time.
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A 6 week self-study course. Each lesson includes a guided meditation and an invitation to art making and writing.
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This is a recording of a live intention setting workshop that you can follow along with and replay as many times as you want! Includes a downloadable intention setting guide and journal prompts.
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This is a recording of a live Expressive Arts Discovery workshop that you can replay as many times as you want! Includes a guided meditation, invitation to art making & writing, a pdf guide and much more.
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This self study course includes a lecture and powerpoint on mandalas by Kathleen Horne, followed by a guide to creating your own personal mandala. Includes a step by step demo, guided meditation, journal prompts and additional mandala resources.
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In this course you will learn how to adapt the focus of expressive arts processes from intrapersonal to interpersonal, group and community. You will learn how both individual and collaborative expressive arts processes are utilized and how to design and facilitate collaborative art projects.
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In this course you will learn how expressive arts effects change in all aspects of human experience: body, mind and spirit. You will explore ways in which the
different arts modalities bring growth and change, and how they work together as a holistic model. You will also engage with an exciting and potent array of individual and group processes, focusing on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual experience.
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In this course you will immerse yourself into
Expressive Arts process, including visual art, sound, music, movement, drama, writing, and guided meditation. You will learn how to set an intention and follow the thread of your own creative process and imagery through a series of guided experiences. This course is a great introduction to the power of intermodal expressive arts!
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Tamara is accepting new clients in Florida seeking therapy services and support using expressive arts to heal and grow. Using her years of creative practice and a compassionate approach, she is able to help clients access their inner strengths and create the change they most want in their lives. To inquire about services, you can go HERE, call/text 941-444-9585 or email tknappcounseling@gmail.com ~Tamara and Kathleen Tamara Teeter Knapp MA, NCC, MHC Intern, REACE® Kathleen Horne MA, LMHC(S), REACE®, REAT® www.expressiveartsflorida.com |
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