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. 

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

What's New

Join us for our new upcoming FOAT® Tools I : Foundations for Enhancing Resilience series facilitated by Laury Rappaport, Doreen Meister, Grace Brillantes-Evangelista, Lynn Pollock, and Marise Lariviere.

Sessions meet weekly between February 22nd through March 15th (Asia: February 23rd through March 16th). Visit our course page for information and registration.

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