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.
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What's New
Join us for these special events– carrying forward the roots from these Pioneers and Master Teachers into today… with inspiration for the future! Click on the presentation links below for program information and registration.
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May 8: Asian Focusing Methods with Akira Ikemi, Ph.D.
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July 21: Person-Centered Expressive Arts: The Unfolding Creative Connection® with Fiona Chang, Ph.D., RSW, REAT
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Nov. 10: Body Mapping with Guided Drawing: A Sensorimotor Art Therapy Approach with Cornelia Elbrecht, MA, AThR, SATh, SEP
Eligible for 2 CE Hours each
Register for a single presentation or bundle all 3 and save $10!
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!