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Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts

Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts (FOAT®) is a mindfulness-based approach developed by Dr. Laury Rappaport that integrates renowned psychologist and philosopher Eugene Gendlin’s Focusing with the expressive arts.

What's New

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We are excited to announce our new Level 1 training group will take place from March 19 - June 25, 2025.

Eligible for 22 CE Hours

Click the button below to learn more!

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We are excited to open this year's series on March 7, 2025 with Pat Omidian and Nina Joy Lawrence in their upcoming presentation:

 

Community Wellness Focusing – Many Communities, Many Branches

Mission Statement

The mission of the Focusing and Expressive Arts (FOAT) Institute is to provide excellent training and education in: Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts and Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy (FOAT®) and related programs in Focusing, expressive arts, and mindfulness.

Applications include clinical, community, organizational, educational, self-growth, and wellbeing.

Please enjoy this free Guided Meditation with FOAT® exercise!

Pebble MeditationDr. Laury Rappaport
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