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

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The mission of the Focusing and Expressive Arts 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.

For more guided audio tracks by Dr. Laury Rappaport, click here

What's New

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FOAT® at the

Focusing-Oriented Therapy Conference 2020

October 21-25

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