Therapy: Focusing-oriented Art
By combining these, FOAT allows you to move from an abstract physical sensation to a tangible image, making it easier to process, understand, and eventually shift that feeling. How Does it Work? A typical FOAT session might look like this:
FOAT provides a safe, non-verbal way to approach difficult memories. Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy
Because FOAT engages both the body and the creative mind, it can be particularly effective for: By combining these, FOAT allows you to move
A mindfulness-based practice of paying attention to the "felt sense"—that subtle, physical awareness of a situation or problem. Because FOAT engages both the body and the
Often, our most profound emotions live in our bodies before they reach our minds. is a specialized therapeutic approach that helps you listen to these physical sensations—what we call the "felt sense" —and give them a voice through art-making. What is FOAT? At its core, FOAT is a blend of two powerful modalities: