Expressive Arts Florida Institute

Cultivate your creative wisdom through expertly guided programs and training.

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Training

We provide a two-level Certificate Training program as well as professional development and continuing education for those interested in pursuing the Expressive Arts as a professional path, whether integrating it into an existing career, or beginning a career in the expressive arts field.

Therapy

Expressive Arts Florida provides counseling services both in-person and via telehealth.

Tamara Teeter Knapp, MA, NCC, REACE, and Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern is one of our co-founders and core faculty. She is currently offering expressive arts therapy and accepting new clients.

Workshops

We believe in the positive power of creativity for everyone and offer a variety of workshops for all levels of experience.

Co-founders and Core Faculty

Kathleen Horne

MA, LMHC, REACE, REAT

“I believe that the expression of our authentic creativity is a positive force for healing and peace, in individuals and in our world…”

Read Kathleen’s full bio here

Tamara Teeter Knapp

MA, NCC, REACE, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Certified K-12 Art

“Expressive Arts is a way of life for me. Through the arts, I connect deeply with my inner knowing that guides me through life’s challenges and is with me in times of joy…”

Read Tamara’s full bio here

What others say...

H. Fay Wilkinson, REACE

“It has been an absolute pleasure working with Expressive Arts Florida over many years now! They are a dedicated team of innovative, accomplished and caring souls. I have always so appreciated their acknowledgement of expressive arts in rural areas and given me a chance both to learn and to share my experiences. May they continue to flourish for many years to come! ”

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Deborah Koff-Chapin

“Expressive Arts Florida has established a powerful presence in the field of Expressive Arts. For years they have been bringing the expertise of leaders in the field to professional training programs in their region and around the world. Their long experience holding online classes put them way ahead of the game when the pandemic hit. Expressive Art Florida is one of the great disseminators of Expressive Arts, planting seeds of creativity and healing around the world. ”

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Pat B. Allen, PhD., ATR Co-Founder, Open Studio Project; Author: Art is a Way of Knowing, Art is a Spiritual Path, Cronation

“Kathleen, Victoria and Tamara of Expressive Arts Florida Institute are inspiring teachers and worthy guides dedicated to sharing the riches and magic of the expressive arts with others. They are gracious hosts, wonderful models of joyful creative engagement and sparkling artists, and they inspire deep engagement balanced with a whole lot of fun! ”

Markus G. Scott-Alexander, PhD, REAT

"I enjoy my association with the Expressive Arts Florida Institute. They have a great balance of professionalism and warmth. I’ve known their work for years and find them to be consistently creative, clear and knowledgeable. " Markus Scott-Alexander, PhD, REAT, Director, World Arts Organization, Edmonton, Canada Author: Expressive Arts Education and Therapy: Discoveries in a Dance Theatre Lab Through Creative Process-based Research

World Arts Organization

Mtchell Kossak, PhD, LMHC, REAT

"Expressive Arts Florida Institute is amazing - really top notch faculty and well thought out comprehensive programming. The core faculty have many years of training themselves, and this comes through in their meticulous attention to all aspects of training others including theory and application. I have taught in many places around the world and I always look forward to returning to the Expressive Arts Florida Institute." Mitchell Kossak PhD, LMHC, REAT Professor, Counseling and Expressive Therapies, Lesley University: Author: Attunement in Expressive Arts Therapy

Attunement in Expressive Arts Therapy

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