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Dear Creative Friend, I (Tamara) imagine as a conscious being you too wonder what matters most. Maybe you, like me, spend time
curating your life to care for what is most important to you. I wonder -when we get to the end of our lives or the world is going crazy around us, what matters more than anything? This is what we explored this week during a training day with heartfelt Hospice volunteers who spend time with people and their families at the end of their lives. Expressive arts is deeply meaningful and essential work. It helps us remember this life is precious and how we live it DOES
matter. Expressive arts practice helps us return to what matters most to us. It is through the arts that we express what we need to, become aware of our innermost desires, and move toward our dreams. In the presence of difficulty, sorrow, unexpected illness, or social unrest we need safe spaces to process and cultivate hope. "What matters most to me is...." Love, connection, tending to, and being with, gratitude, truth, and community. It was so rewarding to co-facilitate with Liz Pascoe-Broome, an EAFI graduate and skilled facilitator - thank you Liz! We were also fortunate to have one of our students, Carmen Bales, with us for the day. Her input and participation enriched the experience for all. She shared her direct experience using expressive arts as a Hospice social worker. The day was filled with meaning, connection,
synchronicities, tenderness, laughter, and joy. Through the arts, each person was able to connect to what matters most to them, share that with another, and bring it to the circle where it was honored. This is why expressive arts means so much to me - and to our world. What matters most to you and how are you expressing that in your life? We invite you to consider these things, then make some art in a favorite modality and tell its story. This week, we will be teaching a new course and look forward to meeting our students who are committed to this vital work, too. Enrollment is now open for our Certificate Training Program! The last start date for the program in time to get all of
the core courses this year is April 1-4 with EAFI 110 Dive Into Intermodal Expressive Arts. If you have questions, feel free to reach out or tune in for our next Live Q&A Session on Monday, March 10th after Expressive Arts Discovery. |
We hope you will take time this week for your own arts practice and listen within. If you would you like to share your personal practice images, you can do that in our private Facebook group . It is a sanctuary for witnessing one another. (If you are a new member, please be sure to answer the questions and agree to the rules. That helps us to hold a safe and welcoming space.) With love and gratitude, Tamara, Kathleen, and the Expressive Arts Florida
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Take a look at our live online & in person events happening this week! |
This is a Level two course in our Certificate Training Program aimed at teaching students how to facilitate expressive arts processes using our 5 step method. If you are interested in getting your certificate in Expressive Arts, April is the final start date for the entire program as it is currently. Join us for a live Q&A session and get all your questions answered. Click here to sign up!
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Mark your calendar for
these upcoming classes & workshops! Registration is open for all events unless otherwise noted. To see a schedule of all upcoming events, courses and workshops visit our calendar of events here. If you have questions about an upcoming course or event, please email us at admin@expressiveartsflorida.com.
March 10th & April 17th (Live Online - Times are different for each one) Expressive Arts Discovery monthly sessions are back! Click here to learn more!
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Join us for this Live Q&A session about our Certificate Training Program. April is the last start date to take the program in its current form. Click here to learn more!
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Open Studio March 14th & April 11th, 10 am - 1 pm ET In Person, Sarasota, FL Join us for and work on a creative project! We have basic art supplies, tea, and light snacks. 1031 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237 Room
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Join Kathleen and our wonderful online creative community to connect and engage, explore, and witness. Click here to learn more!
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Join Eliana Gil, Kathleen, and Tamara for an integrative training in Sarasota that weaves together the threads of Sand, Play and Expressive Arts therapies into a dynamic intermodal journey that will nourish you and enliven your work. Click here to learn more!
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The final opportunity to begin and complete the Certificate Training Program in its final form will be starting with this course in April. This course can also be taken as a stand alone course. Click here to learn more!
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Creative Wisdom: Introductory Training in Expressive Arts
What if you could start incorporating expressive arts into your personal and professional life right now? All while learning from the comfort of your home on your own time?
In this 8 week self-study training you will learn a basic overview and understanding of the field of expressive arts and how to use key expressive arts practices in your work. Whether you are a counselor, educator, healthcare professional, spiritual director, coach, artist or someone who is simply interested in this field, we invite you to join us in this 8 week self-study introductory training in
expressive arts.
*Certificate of completion for 16 hours of Expressive Arts training and 16 CEU’s for LMHC, LCSW or LMFT |
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! |
Tamara is accepting new expressive arts therapy clients seeking support using to heal and grow. Using her expertise in expressive arts and a compassionate approach, she helps clients access their inner strengths and create the change they need 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, LMHC, REACE® Kathleen Horne MA, LMHC(S), REACE®, REAT® www.expressiveartsflorida.com |
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