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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.

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.

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

What's New

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Join us on February 7, 2025 for this introductory FOAT course– LIVE on Zoom with Laury Rappaport and Lynn Pollock!

Successful completion meets the prerequisite for Level 1 of our FOAT Training Program.

 

Register by January 10 to save $10 with our Early Bird Discount!

Please enjoy this free Guided Meditation with FOAT® exercise!

Pebble MeditationDr. Laury Rappaport
00:00 / 12:06
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