Training
Focusing-Oriented Art/Expressive Arts Therapy (FOAT®)
Foundation Training
Level I: Focusing-Oriented Arts Therapy—The Basics
This course provides an introduction to Focusing-Oriented Arts Therapy (FOAT®):
The training includes the history of FOAT; foundational principles; symbolization a felt sense in art/expressive art; the Focusing Attitude; felt sense; felt shift; life forward direction; Gendlin’s six-step Focusing method, and experiential listening.
Level II: Focusing-Oriented Arts Therapy—Intermediate Skills
This course introduces and deepens the foundational skills of FOAT ® and the three main approaches of FOAT®—Clearing a Space with Art, Focusing-Oriented Arts Psychotherapy, and Theme Directed FOAT. Clinical application and practice.
Advanced Training
Levels III: Focusing-Oriented Arts Therapy—Advanced Skills
The content of Level III includes the development and competency in presence, Focusing skills, the Focusing Attitude, experiential listening, guiding (self-guiding and guiding others), art therapy/expressive arts therapy, and the basic methods and three approaches of FOAT®. Clinical application, specialty applications (e.g. trauma, spirituality, health and wellness, children, adolescents, couples, and families), and practice.
Levels IV: Focusing-Oriented Arts Therapy—Advanced Skills and Application
The content of Level IV includes clinical application to specialty areas as well as the application to trainee’s interests (e.g. coaching, business, etc.). Trainees continue refining competency in Focusing skills, presence and the Focusing Attitude, experiential listening, guiding (self-guiding and guiding others), art therapy/expressive arts therapy, and practice.
A Certificate of Completion is given after the successful completion of each level.
Certification Track: During Levels 3 and 4, interested individuals may apply to become certified as a Focusing Trainer, Focusing Oriented Professional, Focusing-Oriented Therapist, and/or a
Focusing-Oriented Arts Therapist Trainer (FOATT). Certification is competency based.
The FEAI grants Certification in collaboration with The Focusing Institute in NY. Interested individuals may apply to the advanced training levels, and to become a Certified Focusing Professional or Focusing Oriented Therapist, granted by The Focusing Institute in New York, in order to teach and train others in Focusing and/or Focusing-Oriented Therapy.
Individuals who possess a Master’s degree in any expressive arts modality (e.g. art therapy, dance-movement therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, expressive arts/intermodal, etc.) may apply to become Certified FOAT Trainers (FOATT). Certification by The Focusing Institute as a Focusing Professional or Focusing-Oriented Therapist is necessary in order to become a Certified Focusing-Oriented Art(s) Therapy Trainer. Certification as a Focusing-Oriented Art(s) Therapy Trainer ® allows you to train others in FOAT®, have a webpage on the FEAI website, and work in collaboration with the FEAI.
Private Teacher Training/Small Group: Individual and small group training is also available. Training is customized to individual’s experience and needs. A learning plan is developed with each trainee.
Workshop on Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy |
Workshop on FOAT |
For detailed information and questions, please contact Laury at: laury@focusingarts.com or the FAI at: info@focusingarts.com
