FOAT®
FOAT is:
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A creative, embodied process for living life attuned to your heart and spirit
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A core approach in the expressive arts and art therapy fields
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A theoretical and clinical approach used in psychotherapy
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An approach that can be used in community wellness, education, body-work, business, and in creativity development
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A tool for self-care, health, and well-being
The Focusing and Expressive Arts (FOAT) Institute seeks to bring FOAT into clinical, community, educational, and organizational settings in order to expand:
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Mindful awareness
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Compassion within self and for others
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Heartfelt listening
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Access to the body and creativity as an innate wellspring for wisdom, healing, and positive change
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Tools and ways of being to promote peace, enhance relationships, resolve conflicts, and strengthen community