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Are you familiar with the REACE (Registered Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator) credential? Do you understand how REACE work is different from REAT (Registered Expressive Arts Therapist) work? REACE is a professional registration through IEATA that reflects a level of mastery in facilitating the expressive arts in fields such as education, spiritual direction, healthcare, business, community programming, conflict transformation, and more. At EAFI we are dedicated to
lifting up the work of both REACE's and REAT's, and of those who are on the pathway to becoming either. Both of our upcoming Professional Development presenters are REACE's - Susan O'Connell and Topaz Weis - and, in their workshops, they are offering you unique examples of the kind of work a REACE does in the world. We are very excited to host each of them, as
they are dear friends and colleagues as well. The field of Expressive Arts encompasses a broad scope of practice. If you are practicing or studying expressive arts, where does your work (actual or imagined) fit into this scope? What is
your vision as you manifest your work more fully? And, if your expressive arts practice is personal, how does it impact your life, and others around you? Try this: Here is a brief process to assist you with developing, refining, or shifting your own vision. Start by finding a quiet space, getting in a comfortable
position. - Imagine that it is some time in the future, perhaps a year or two. You are in the place that you are doing your Expressive Arts work. This is the
place where you
you have manifested your work exactly the way you want. - In your mind’s eye, notice where you are, and what the environment is like. Is it indoors or outdoors? Is it large or small? What is the energy
like?
- Take in the details. What do you surround yourself with? What are your expressive arts tools?
- Notice….how are you feeling here?
- Take a look around you. Do you work alone, or are there other people with you? Who are your clients, students, or participants? What is your role with them? What impact do you have on them? If your practice is personal, how does it affect your life?
- What is it that makes your work or practice 'YOU'?
- Make some notes, create an image, let your image speak its truth, starting with the words I am…
Post in the FB group if you like. In this beautiful expressive arts work, we are all here to support one another. Each voice is unique and important.
We hope you will join us for Susan and/or Topaz's workshop, and receive all the gifts they each have to offer!  Thank you to everyone who joined us for our two Cultivating Self-Compassion workshops this week - one online at the Expressive Therapies Summit, and one in-person in Sarasota. Both were nurturing and empowering, with inspiring and willing groups of participants. And stay tuned, because a Self-Compassion Self-Study course is in the works.
And, before we go, we want you to know: We are so excited to announce we will be having a Black Friday Sale this weekend on select self-study courses, including several BRAND NEW self-study courses which we are putting the finishing touches on right now! Stay tuned for another email this week with more details. |
With love and gratitude, Kathleen,
Tamara and the Expressive Arts Florida Team |
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. 💜
In 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. |
Come take a creative pause with us! We have been offering this for many years and still find that taking just 90 minutes out of our day to gather for a simple process and sharing is restorative and illuminating. Join us and make a refreshing discovery! |
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. |
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. Susan's students say: An abundance of words and imagery in a space of support, encouragement and acceptance. Your class has been real and true medicine for me. Your warmth, deep connecting through listening and your reactions from your heart to what is happening are beautiful to see. I feel like you really see me.
Be sure to watch Susan's introductory video here. |
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. |
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. |
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! Stay tuned: New self-study courses are in the Works and will be available soon!
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 only have 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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