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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

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Join us on February 7, 2025 for this introductory FOAT course– LIVE on Zoom with Laury Rappaport and Lynn Pollock!

Successful completion meets the prerequisite for Level 1 of our FOAT Training Program.

 

Eligible for 3 CE Hours

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We are excited to announce our new Level 1 training group will take place from March 19 - June 25, 2025.

 

Register by February 14 to save $100 with our Early Bird Discount!

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Eligible for 22 CE Hours

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.

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Applications include clinical, community, organizational, educational, self-growth, and wellbeing.

Please enjoy this free Guided Meditation with FOAT® exercise!

Pebble MeditationDr. Laury Rappaport
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