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Dear Thank you so
much to everyone who purchased one of our bundles during last weekend's sale! We felt so inspired while creating these new courses for you and we hope you are enjoying them.We would love to witness your images, nature elements, and/or writing in our private FB group. We offer a deep bow of thanks to Susan O'Connell, of wildreciprocity.com for her beautiful poetic medicine workshop this past week. Susan's passion lies at the intersection of the mystic heart, creative expression, and care of the earth. Her invitations to work in a fluid way with poems, nature, and gentle prompts
reminds me (Kathleen) of the importance of expanding our experience of self to that of our 'ecological self'. From this perspective, we experience ourselves AS nature, and we are challenged with the vital task of learning how to feel, think, and behave from an attitude of reciprocity. I am currently reading Returning the Self to Nature: Undoing our Collective Narcissism and Healing our Planet by the wonderful Jeanine M. Canty and I highly recommend her work. I also am thinking of Nature-Based Expressive Arts Therapy: Integrating the Expressive Arts and Ecotherapy by Sally Atkins and Melia
Snyder, an excellent book that addresses the beautiful pairing of these two fields of work. Try this: - Read this poem (aloud is best)
Especially in spring the world resists our best designs what is alive blooms in white stars on a green carpet what is alive dissolves the flatness of our language what is alive wants to crawl out of the little boxes we have made with words ....Sally Atkins, 2010 - Read it again, and allow your body to move with the words, the rhythm, the theme.
- Repeat that, with movement emphasis on the phrases that resonate most deeply.
- If you have a drum or rattle, add rhythm as you read.
- Spend some time in spontaneous art-making
- Write. Maybe a new poem, or a story emerges.
- Share in our FB group, if you like. We would love to witness you.
The expressive
arts provides a supportive and vital pathway to healing our relationship to the natural world. And healing that relationship, remembering ourselves as part of nature, is essential for survival. The dedication page to Jeanine Canty's book reads: This book is dedicated to Earth and all her beloveds, each
and every sentient being. May we remember that we are family, unraveling our dysfunctions, and renewing our bonds. Yes, may we. It is not easy work and it is vital work. And, as Susan O'Connell so beautifully states, perhaps we can discover that remembering at the intersection of the mystic heart, creative expression, and care of the
earth. If this work resonates with you, we have a few resources to support your exploration. May you each find your way into the natural world this weekend, in whatever way that is available to you, remembering always, that you are part of it. May you feel love and compassion for
yourself, as you feel love and compassion for the river, the mountain, the stone, your cat, and the tiny blossom that pushes its way through the crack in the concrete. May you each find moments to dance, to sing, to take pen to paper or brush to canvas, knowing that your imagination, your creative voice, are pathways to remembering, to healing, to reciprocity. We hope
to see you in the circle soon. We are vital supports for one another. With love, Kathleen, Tamara, and the EAFI Team |
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. |
Intention Setting through Expressive Arts In-person December 28, 6-8:30 pm est Live online January 3, 2024 6:30-8:30 pm est Expressive Arts Discovery December 14, 1:00-2:30 pm est |
Identify mind/body connections with the elements and redefine preconceived ideas about your relationship to the elemental world.Topaz’ work is guided by a desire to help the world remember that we are intrinsically connected to the earth and our survival as a species is
dependent on our willingness and ability to play, grow, heal and love. Be sure to watch this video from Topaz! Topaz is a graduate of the Expressive Arts Therapies program at Antioch University and our Expressive Arts Certificate Training Program! She is a wonderful facilitator and is the founder of Expressive Arts
Burlington, where she has been offering expressive arts classes and workshops in
Burlington, Vermont since 2013. In this workshop, through an expressive arts practice, you will focus on your relationship to the elements, time and space. |
***This workshop will be recorded, so if you are interested but cannot make it at that time we will send you the recorded version. |
Are you looking to explore expressive arts on your own and at your own pace? These NEW 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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Looking to start your expressive arts training? We have 2 start dates coming
up! ***We have only a few spots left for EAFI 120!*** Pre-requisites include: *Creative Wisdom Introductory Training Welcome Lesson and Lesson 1 *If you are interested in applying for our program, please fill out this "Intent to Apply" |
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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