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Last week we learned about powerful work happening in Africa and Central America as our Expressive Arts in the World series continued. As I (Tamara) reflect on the time spent with presenters and students, I am struck by the reslience in the
populations served through the programs shared. Lillian Obonyo and Sarala Tamang of Harambee Arts presented with founder Gloria Simoneaux about the programs in Kenya and Nepal, sharing a message of "let's pull together" and love. Powerful messages of growing love were followed by planting seeds of color led by the Guatemalan team Mayari Hernandez, Evelyn Ammon, Paulina Buonafina, and Pili Garin working with populations recovering from natural disasters and living with illness. Witnessing stories
of community and healing through expressive arts offered hope beyond their borders. One seed at a time, we plant hope that grows when we use our collective imaginations to support one another. Together, we can heal the world. Something grew inside me We planted seeds of color Meeting in the silent moments Opened the eyes of our hearts Showers of love, honeybee hums and Butterfly hugs Nurtured seeds planted deep within Empowering souls to transform and heal Rising above, coming together Giving wings to prayer seeds of hope We grew love ~Tamara We invite you to spend some time creating a guiding image of love and hope for yourself. Awaken your body first, by moving in gentle ways that feel soothing, wrap your arms around yourself like butterfly wings and tap your shoulders, gently stroke your face with your hands, and breathe in deeply. Breathe in love, breathe out worry and stress. Release anything not needed in
this moment. Open your heart to your love. Make an image using colors. Listen to its voice and write down its message. Speak its message out loud to yourself to receive it. May you be loved. May you feel hope. May you be happy. As always, if you would like to share your process or anything coming up for you, we
invite you to connect in our Facebook group.
We have shared our images and blessings from yesterday's workshop. This week, we will continue our journey around the world and plant more seeds through expressive arts and hope you will join us. With gratitude, 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. 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! |
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! |
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!
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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This is an 8-week introductory training into the field of expressive arts. 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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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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