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Dear Creative Friends, In The Creative Fire, Clarissa Pinkola Estes Ph.D. shares, “what is
lost is lost inside the unconscious of the person themselves. Temporarily lost, yes, but inaccessible for right now. Or for a time. What can be done? Well, let’s see. You must do what Demeter does. And that is that you have to begin searching the land, the internal land, the internal territory. Now you hold torches into the caves of your own psyche, looking for the part of yourselves that has the ability to live without habitual direction….you go on a journey…the journey itself that has the
juice that you have been seeking. It is the journey itself that is fertile. For whatever it is you have been seeking is also seeking you.” What are you wondering about? Searching for? Do you feel a calling or a question living within you? Sometimes, I (Tamara) feel like I am trying to "figure something out" that is nagging at me, filling my thoughts and influencing my feelings so
much that I can not get away from it. A few years ago when this happened, I realized I was doing this and turned to my expressive arts practice. What I found was that there was something within me that was asking to be known and by engaging with my practice, I welcomed it to arrive - to emerge. This freed me from figuring anything out. I just knew what to do. Like Clarissa
Pinkols Estes says, you can begin searching your internal territory and exploring it using the arts. As you do, you will become aware of something new and access different ways of knowing that will inform you, bring you closer to that which are seeking. I know I am guided I know I can trust as I surrender to what is let go of what was and begin in this moment with new eyes, I sense the reverberations unfolding, blossoming in the squared circle In our next training course starting Tuesday, we will actively engage the imagination to inquire about the business and profession of expressive arts which in essence is using the arts for inquiry and honing the skill of listening through the intermodal
process. We are looking forward to witnessing what our students are wondering about, what they are seeking, and the wisdom and guidance they will find to lead their way. If you would like to try it yourself, begin with a question that you sense in your body or has been nagging at you for a while. Tune into your body and move, choose some colors and create an image, ask the
image what it has to tell you beginning with the words, "I know". Continue in this way until you meet up with what you were seeking and the answers emerge. If you have our "Emerge" lesson, you can return to at any time for support as you engage with a question. If you do not have it, we invite you to consider it here. If you would like to share with us, we would love to witness you in the Facebook group. May your journey inward be fruitful and joyous, filled with wonder and delightful discoveries. We hope to see you in the circle soon. With gratitude, Tamara, Kathleen, and the Expressive Arts
Florida Team In case you missed it, we have 2 exceptional workshops coming up in May! On Friday, May 17th, join us for an afternoon of SoulCollage® at our Soul Tending workshop featuring Diane Lampitt. We'll have an Open Studio before the workshop if you'd like to
make a full day out of it. Then we have Playback Theater featuring Olga Sanachina on Friday, May 31st. Both of these workshops are
beginner friendly and are in person in Sarasota, FL. |
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! |
Discover what is emerging for you in this expressive arts self-study course. Be guided to follow the little voice inside that opens up a path to what comes next. The “next” that you do not know yet. The part that is still a mystery but seems to be calling to you. 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. Learn how to use collaged cards as a tool for personal growth & self-discovery in this 3 hour online workshop! Click here for more info! |
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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