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
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!