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.
Applications include clinical, community, organizational, educational, self-growth, and wellbeing.
What's New
November 14 • Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts (FOAT®): Introduction and Overview with Laury Rappaport and Doreen Meister
November 15 • The Power of Using Expressive Arts with Focusing: Building Resilience with FOAT® and SoulCollage® with Marise Lariviere and Lynn Pollock
These FOAT workshops are eligible for 3 CE Hours each!
Please enjoy this free Guided Meditation with FOAT® exercise!