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Everything we offer at Expressive Arts Florida is a pathway to what we have come to call 'creative wisdom'. We work with the spirit of being a loving witness, in
carefully created safe spaces. We are passionate about sharing that practice with you in myriad ways, and supporting you in sharing it, in your own unique way, to your clients, students, and to the world. Intermodal expressive arts is a direct pathway to the wisdom inside us, and the wisdom of the interconnected web of life that we are a part of. Wisdom Arising by Kathleen Horne (watercolor, begun in an EAFI intensive) Noticing the descriptions of upcoming workshops, we see that Susan O'Connell names a 'poetic sanctuary", Renee Bhatia a 'deepening relationship with mystery" and Diane Lampitt creates a 'space where the soul finds a sanctuary'. Expressive arts practice is a way of staying attuned and connected to our own inner life and authenticity. It makes self-reflection
tangible, allowing us to see and feel our dreams, our grief, our conflict, our triumphs, and to feel them more clearly in our body. Our current inner experience is brought into the light, through trusting our imagination and creativity. A safe space, and skillful authentic witnessing, fosters self-compassion, and openings to possibilities for change. Markus Scott-Alexander, another upcoming presenter, invites us into a deeper way of knowing, as we discover and name 'the just right next'.
For many of us, it is easier to be a loving witness to others than to ourselves. At the beginning of the covid 19 pandemic, we created this complimentary creative
resource. We invite you to try it, or return to it now. The meditation, image making and writing invite you to witness your inner life with compassion and discover what you already know deep inside. Click to access the Loving Witness Art Meditation. |
We are excited to feature Cat Thomas, EAFI graduate and a treasured member of our administrative
team as this month's Alumni Spotlight! With gratitude for you, and this ever-blossoming creative community, Kathleen, Tamara, and the Expressive Arts Florida Team |
What's happening this week? We would love to see you in the circle!
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. 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
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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!
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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