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Dear A few of our guiding principles in this work as intermodal expressive arts
facilitators/educators is that the arts belong together and they belong to everyone. Engaging with expressive arts is life-giving and helps us remember and cultivate what is our own creative birthright. Practicing expressive arts brings us into connection with ourselves and our own inner wisdom while also bringing us closer to one another in community. This week, I had the privilege of participating in and facilitating in many different settings with a variety of people with different ages,
backgrounds, and needs ranging from personal transformation and life changes, to overall wellness in aging seniors, to volunteers supporting Hospice patients. What is remarkable is that expressive arts finds a way to meet everyone engaged with it right where they are. It's like water that finds its way into every crevice as it is poured over a surface - without effort it just flows into where it is needed. Also
like water, it quenches the thirst of a soul longing to be expressed, seen and heard. With gratitude, we thank our partnerships with Diane Lampitt for SoulCollage®, Liz Pascoe-Broome, Empath Hospice,
and Arts for Health Sarasota Manatee which coordinated our presentation at Church of the Palms in the Senior Wellbeing Series.
Here is a blog post written from one of the participants that speaks to how expressive arts
finds a way to support us where we need it most. On Friday, Liz Pascoe-Broome and I (Tamara) were able to provide training for volunteers who support patients and their families with Full Life Care through our local Hospice program. We explored what is most meaningful to us, what we treasure
most and how we imagine what is best for us. A full life includes embracing your creative spirit and being with one another in times that are joyous as well as sorrowful. Expressive arts is such a gift and we are grateful to share it in so many places with so many people each time we are able to do that. What an honor it is to be with you on the path to a full and authentic life. Sometimes the simplest process is the best, as Kathleen mentions in her video below. We return, over and over again, to 'in this moment', and we invite you to do the same. The link is here. Our private FB group has some new
energy happening lately, and we invite you to witness and share if you would like. (If you are new to the group, be sure to fill out the questions and agree to the rules) We hope to see you in the circle soon! In gratitude, Tamara, Kathleen and the EAFI Team Thank You to everyone who has registered for Art as a Healing Practice! We are so grateful to you and are honored to be able to support you in your creative journey. Available at a special introductory price of
$159 until January 31 If you are ready to explore the intersection between your healing & creative journeys we invite you to consider our new, complete, and comprehensive Art as a Healing Practice Self-Study workshop series. “Kathleen
Horne is a skilled and experienced Expressive Arts teacher, facilitator, and artist. Exquisitely attuned to process, she has created an expressive arts journey in the Art as a Healing Practice series that is beautifully balanced with the presence of gentle challenge and ever-present empathic support. Kathleen leads by example and has created an experience with this series that I found infused with wisdom, wonder, and joy.” Katherine Ziff, PhD Athens, Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor Retired from clinical mental health practice and teaching at Wake Forest University Author of ArtBreak: A Guide to Joyful Classrooms
and Asylum on the Hill: History of a Healing Landscape both published by Ohio University Press |
Join us for in person open studio! Bring something you are working on or start something new! In open studio, we gather together in community and create whatever we feel called to create. |
Allow yourself to be guided through an expressive arts process in this 1.5 hour live online workshop! Register at the link below. |
Bring something you're already working on or start something new! We begin with a guided meditation, and then the time is yours for whatever creative work you choose. We come back together for the last half hour for witnessing and sharing. |
NEW SoulCollage® Workshop!! |
Join us for this 3 hour SoulCollage® workshop led by Diane Lampitt and learn how to create collage cards to connect with your inner wisdom and intuition. No experience necessary! Registration closes on Tuesday, February 27th. Never done SoulCollage®? Watch this video by Seena Frost, the creator of SoulCollage®! |
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! Save 20% by purchasing all 4.
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. Each lesson
includes both informational and experiential process
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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? "As an Expressive Arts Florida Institute (EAFI) graduate, my experience with Kathleen, Tamara, and my fellow EAFI students was nothing short of
transformative, greatly enriching my personal growth and professional skills. The institute's outstanding practitioners, including Registered Expressive Arts Consultants/Educators (REACE) and Therapists (REAT), provided a thorough, hands-on introduction to intermodal expressive arts. This education has been pivotal in elevating my teaching at Barry University's School of Social Work and my community-based advocacy work. It enabled me to effectively connect with and support individuals of diverse
abilities and identities. The training I received has opened new paths for exploration, understanding, and building connections, profoundly influencing my approach to both education and community engagement." Dr. Heidi Heft LaPorte, Associate Professor at Barry University School of Social Work, Miami Shores, Florida, USA *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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