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Dear Creative Friend, Setting intentions through the natural world, guided meditation, creating a sand tray, bringing the tray to life through movement, sound, rhythm, and
writing........And that was only the beginning of a rich and inspirational day on Friday! Sand Soul and Metaphor - our collaborative training with the wonderful Eliana Gil, brought together a group of twenty therapists ready to experience nourishment and learning through intermodal expressive arts and sand therapies. Thank you, fellow therapists, for joining us. We have such deep respect for you, and it was an honor to offer you processes to support yourselves and expand the work you do with your clients. The three of us (Tamara, Eliana, and myself) were delighted to join
together and offer the synergy of our combined experiential work. We look forward to future opportunities to do more of the same. Highlights of one participant's process - sand tray, visual art, writing. Rising up
Winged, warm & bright
Emerging
Centered
Newborn pink filled with love
Supported by the path
Surrounded by passion We appreciate each participant for your courage, vulnerability, presence, and creativity. And thank you, Eliana, for your partnership! It was a beautiful day. Filled with gratitude and inspiration at the end of a richly creative day. Try this: We hope you will take time this week for your own arts practice and listen within. If you haven't used sand before, give that a try if it is available to you. Or simply select some miniature objects from around your house, or gather some natural elements from outdoors. Designate a space on your desk, tabletop, or somewhere outdoors, and arrange your objects in a way that pleases you. Take it in with your eyes, your
heart, your body. Write in the voice of your tray beginning with "I am" or "I know". Then circle the phrases that stand out and, with them, create a short poetic writing. If you would you like to share, 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.) |
Thank you for reading our newsletter. We hope that by sharing some of our experiences, you will receive something meaningful, whether you are learning about the field, or have been engaged with it for a long time. With love and gratitude, Kathleen, Tamara, and the Expressive Arts Florida
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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.
Thursday, April 17th 7-8:30pm Live Online Expressive Arts Discovery monthly sessions are back! Move through guided meditation, artmaking, writing and witnessing in this 90 minute
workshop. Click here to learn more!
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Join us for In Person Open Studio and work on a creative project! We have basic art supplies, tea and light snacks. 1031 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237 Room 9 Click here to sign up!
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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 Diane Lampitt live online for this 3 hour SoulCollage® workshop where you'll access your intuition and inner wisdom through the creation of collage cards. No previous SoulCollage® experience necessary! 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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Art as a Healing Practice
Art as a Healing Practice is an expressive arts workshop series of 9
themed lessons that embrace the positive power of creative work/play to change your life. Kathleen has expertly crafted each process to guide you as you explore yourself deeply and freely through nature, guided meditation, the arts, and writing. Along the way, you can deepen your relationship with your creativity, access your own creative wisdom, improve your overall wellbeing, discover a satisfying personal practice, and empower and transform your life.
If you are an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT you can earn a certificate of completion and receive 12 CEU's. *No prior art or expressive arts experience is necessary. |
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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