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Dear In expressive
arts we come home to ourselves and witness our lives and the world around us in new ways. We learn more about our unique and authentic contributions and we hold space for the fullness of our experinces in life. Sometimes we encounter a critical inner voice or challenging and tender places. In our world now we are experiencing many difficulties and must be present to the pain, devastation, and crises while still doing our best to connect, heal, and grow. Often it is difficult to know how to do
that or how to take compassionate action. We can begin by practicing self-compassion, which helps us to be present to ourselves in a way that enables us to hold space for others in a loving and supportive way. "Self-compassion emerges from the heart of mindfulness when we meet suffering in our lives Mindfulness invites us to open to suffering with
loving, spacious awareness. Self-compassion adds, 'be kind to yourself in the midst of suffering.' Together, mindfulness and self-compassion form a state of warmhearted, connected presence during difficult moments in our lives." - Kristen Neff, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook |
This month we are focusing on self-compassion in a few ways. On November 16, Kathleen and Tamara will be presenting an experiential workshop, “Cultivating Self-Compassion through
Expressive Arts Practice” Expressive Therapies Virtual Summit. This year’s summit will be held over two 4-day weekends: November 2 - 5 and 16 - 19. All programming is being taught live online, is interactive, and will not be available for later viewing. Please join us on Thursday, November 16, from 10 am-1 pm est. This Summit offers up 60 total hours of CEs that any one person can acquire, but you can register for just one session or as many as 20 — it's up to you! You can find the Full Program and register at expressivetherapiessummit.com/virtual-summits On Friday, November 17 Tamara and Kathleen will present Cultivating Self-Compassion in person from 2-5 pm est following Open Studio. You can listen to a recent podcast episode where they shared more about
expressive arts practice and self-compassion with Reina Lombardo on her Creative Psychotherapist Podcast here. We encourage you to consider ways that you can use self-compassion in your own life and practice. Here is a simple suggestion for exploring it further using some art materials. First, find a
quiet space and take some time to listen within. You might like to place your hands on your heart, breathing gently and allowing your hands to warm your heart center. As you close your eyes and focus on sending love to yourself, notice if there is anything that arises as a tender place within you that needs some extra care. You might consider creating a simple image or moving gently for a few minutes to tend to this place within you. Then, write down a message from the movement or image about
what it needs from you. After you have identified this need, offer it in words and intention using a writing prompt, "May you feel/receive/accept (insert the need)", and finally place your hands on your heart again and offer the same to yourself in a whisper or out loud. "May I receive/feel/accept _________". You may identify a few things and if so, repeat the words "May I" for each one. For example, "May I receive forgiveness. May I feel loved. May I accept care."
We invite you to share in our Facebook group. If you are not yet a member, please answer the questions and agree to the group rules when you request to join.) We hope to see you in the circle soon. With love and gratitude, Kathleen,
Tamara and the Expressive Arts Florida Team |
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. |
Through expressive arts practice, discover a creative approach to cultivate self-compassion. Consult your own inner knowing as you move through a simple, nourishing and profound experience that will include nature-witnessing, guided meditation, visual art, movement, sound, writing, as well as powerful forms of witnessing and
sharing. 3 CEU's for LMHC, LCSW, LMFT! |
Learn how to write and tell your stories in a safe and supportive space with our Expressive Writing online series facilitated by Anne Hofland! Writing & telling your story can be an empowering and transformative experience. 💜
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each of the 5 workshops, you'll get writing prompts, time to write, time to share your work & time to listen and respond to other people's writing. |
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. This is the final session of the 3 session Deep Dive. |
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
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Calling all SoulCollage® practicioners beginners to advanced or anyone interested in learning more about this practice! This workshop is for you. Join Diane Lampitt as she guides you on this intutive journey. Create cards based on your intuition that help guide you on your path. This 3 hour workshop in online and preregistration is necessary. Click
the button below for more information & registration. |
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. |
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. |
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 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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