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Dear Creative Friend, Â With a little slower rhythm
this week as summer starts to set in, I (Tamara) have been working on some new ideas and projects (stay tuned for those). Playing with art materials has been exciting and fun. I LOVE playing with different things to see what will happen. What I notice is that I slow down and become present, fascinated by what will happen next, following my curiosity. It keeps me in the moment, helps me be mindful and slow down. A quick google search found this definition of mindfulness.  Mindfulness, which is defined as "moment-to-moment, non-judgmental awareness", can lead to a shift in how we experience our lives. This shift, called reperceiving, allows us to be present with our experiences instead of covering them up with conscious or unconscious
interpretations. Â Isn't this exactly what expressive arts practice offers us? At least one of the many benefits of expressive arts is the "moment-to-moment, non-judgmental awareness" that leads to a shift. This shift helps us resituate ourselves in our lives, refreshes our perspective, and
helps us be more present to what is in the here and now. I invite you to consider how you might engage with some art materials this week to practice mindfulness. Notice cause and effect - what happens when you draw only curvy lines or when you paint water on paper and then drop paint into it? Experiment with crayons and watery paint, layering the dry materials under the wet
materials. The possibilities are endless. We invite you to play this week with some art materials. There is so much richness in not knowing what will happen and discovering something along the way. If you would like to share in the FB group we look forward to witnessing. Thank you for being here and for reading our newsletters, for inviting the power of this work to nourish you. We look forward to hearing from you, or to seeing you in the circle soon.  Also, make sure to scroll down to see all upcoming events, our featured self-study course, and information on our Certificate Training Program! Our next start date is in October.  With gratitude, Tamara, Kathleen, and the Expressive Arts Florida Team |
All 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 a 10 week expressive arts journey to awaken your creative spirit. You'll learn how to set an intention for your practice along with learning about each modality. Click the link below to see all 10 lessons! Click here to learn more!
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Interested in several self-study courses? Our self-study bundle includes the following 4 courses at a discounted rate!  Save 20% by purchasing all 4. |
 Our Certificate Training Program in Intermodal Expressive Arts is IEATA (International Expressive Arts Therapy) compliant and provides you with the 200 training hours necessary to pursue professional registration in expressive arts. It
is a hybrid model and admissions are on a rolling basis. Want to apply but have some questions? Let us know. We'd love to connect with you!  |
Not sure if you are ready to enroll in the entire program? Check out our introductory training program, Creative Wisdom!
This is an 8-week introductory training into the field of expressive arts and the pre-requisite for our Certificate Training Program. Click here to learn more!
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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, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern,
REACE®  Kathleen
Horne MA, LMHC(S), REACE®, REAT®  www.expressiveartsflorida.com  |
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