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deeply into intermodal process, we are entering liminal space - the space between what was and what is becoming - the space where transformation occurs. We are opening ourselves to leaving the old behind and inviting the new. On Friday we facilitated Expressive Arts Discovery, which was immediately followed by Varvara Sidorova's inspired Expressive Arts in the World workshop, where we created dolls in the Russian Bereginya tradition. These two creative experiences built upon each other, and took me into an unexpected and just-right space for something new to occur. I made the mandala in the Expressive Arts Discovery workshop, and the doll in
Varvara's workshop. From outside of my thinking mind, which was quite busy, came these gifts of healing, as the images and writings from each workshop found a way to join together, with a powerful synergy, and an invitation to fresh possibility. I am your guardian, emerging from the forest, where I live. I know that pathways - once
invisible- can be illuminated. I carry a feather, with which I sweep away the debris, making space for the light. Take me into your heart ,and together, we will clear the way. Kathleen This week, we have 3 beautiful opportunities for you. On Monday, Natalie Robelot-Timtchenko, whose home is the Ukraine, brings you Compassionate Care in Times of War. On Tuesday, Susan O'Connell, a dear friend and colleague and a first-time presenter for us invites you into a nature-based poetic medicine circle in Earth as Sanctuary and Portal to the Heart, and on Friday
Tamara joins with Renee Bhatia, EAFI graduate mentor and spiritual director, in Deep Calls to Deep: Exploring Expressive Arts and Spiritual Direction. Each of these workshops will offer you unique and heartfelt opportunities to enter liminal spaces in your lives, and receive healing and transformative gifts through expressive arts practice. Tomorrow, watch your inbox for our October Alumni Spotlight! This month, we are featuring Brandy King! |
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! |
This workshop will explore the work of First Aid of the Soul, a 501c(3) nonprofit, launched in March 2022, formed in response to Russian/Ukrainian war with the mission of providing free mental health support to Ukrainians affected by the war. A global collective of clinical experts from the expressive and creative arts fields was mobilized to
deliver accessible trauma-informed mental health and psychosocial support services to Ukrainians through multifaceted, holistic, and creative approaches. Article Headline is default placeholder text. Edit and replace with whatever you want. |
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. |
Are you a Spiritual Director looking to deepen your understanding of the relationship between spiritual direction and creativity? In this workshop featuring Renee Bhatia & Tamara Teeter Knapp you will engage in an expressive arts process to deepen your understanding of your role as spiritual director. Through guided meditation, artmaking, movement, and sound
exploration, you will explore and play with the ways the expressive arts can bring us into a deepening relationship with Mystery. For more information & to register, please click the button below. |
Renee is a graduate of EAFI and a Spiritual Director. Learn more about her in our July Alumni
Spotlight! Expressive Arts in the World |
This week our Expressive Arts in the World workshop series will be coming to an end! We have had a wonderful time learning from everyone and
are so looking forward to hearing from our last workshop presenter, Nathalie Robelot-Timtchenko. Upcoming classes & workshops |
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®. |
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| Online Open Studio October 31, November 7, November 21, December 5, December 19 1:00 - 4:00 pm EDT online |
Online Open Studio is back! Come join us online for some art-making! We will begin with a guided meditation and move into open, self-directed creative time. Just bring your curiosity and take some time to work on your own project. Witnessing and sharing for the last half hour. A beautifully supportive creative community and new people always welcome! Donations in any amount are never required, and are always gratefully accepted. |
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Are you wanting to deepen your practice or add another layer to it? Join Pat Allen & Rabbi Adina Allen in inviting the thinking mind into your creative process. In this workshop you will learn about chevruta learning or paired text learning that, in the Jewish tradition, is a time-tested way to engage holistically with your entire
being: heart, soul, spirit, body and mind. You will pair this learning with the Open Studio Process of intention setting, art making and witness as a way of integrating intellect and imagination. For more information & to register, please click the link below.
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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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