Level 1: Foundations and Approaches of FOAT
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This course includes:
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Level 1: Foundations and Approaches of Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts (FOAT®) provides a solid foundation of Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts (FOAT®) with an emphasis on deepening one’s embodied knowing of the main FOAT approaches– Focusing Attitude, Theme-Directed FOAT®, Clearing a Space with Arts, FOAT® Check-in, Working on an Issue, Self-Focusing, and Compassionate Listening. Trainees will also expand their understanding of the core concepts, skills and philosophy of Focusing, developed by Eugene Gendlin– felt sense, symbol/handle, felt shift, and life forward direction.
Learning FOAT and Focusing in Level 1 emphasizes learning the exercises for oneself– in order to understand deeply how the felt sense, creativity, and the body’s wisdom interacts and unfolds, while also being grounded in FOAT theories. The FOAT Partnership and small group practices during Level 1 open the doorway to learn about others’ processes and also provides a foundation for facilitation skills that are continued in Level 2. For information on the Levels 1 - 4 FOAT® Training Program, leading to certification, click here.
Introductory level FOAT® course or workshop. Courses that fulfill this requirement include:
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In Level 1, all eight Group Meetings will be held via Zoom. For this training series, participants must attend 90% of the Group Meetings per level (exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances with approval from the Training Director).
Dates (2025): These dates are valid for the U.S.– please use a time converter to determine if the meeting dates will be the same for your timezone!
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) / Click here for a time zone converter
CE Information |
This course is eligible for 22 Continuing Education (CE) hours! Click here for more information and purchasing.
Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7596. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Registration |
Partial scholarships and work-study are available for based on financial need. If you are interested in applying, please contact [email protected] for an application by February 14, 2025.
Prices below shown in US Dollar (USD $)
Early Bird Special ($100 off) Before February 14 |
Regular Cost February 14 - March 12 |
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Pay in Full $900, one time payment |
Pay in Full $1000, one time payment |
Monthly Payment Plan $225/month for 4 months |
Monthly Payment Plan $250/month for 4 months |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 12, 2025
Please register with your preferred contact email– we will be sending all course communication to the email address you provide. If you have taken a course through our FOAT Online School, please register with your existing account.
After you register, you will receive a course welcome email with introductory course information. Make sure to keep an eye on your Spam and Promotions folders! If you do not receive this email within 24 hours of registration, please email our Administrative Coordinator, Gaybi, at [email protected].
Registration for this training is now closed!
FOAT Faculty and Assistant Faculty |
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