Why choose us?

Our Intermodal Expressive Arts Certificate Training Program is unique in many ways and is specifically designed to accommodate distance learning students (both domestic and international) and busy schedules. Here are some special features of our expressive arts certificate program:

• IEATA compliant: Our certificate training program is IEATA (International Expressive Arts Therapy) compliant and provides you with the 200 training hours necessary to pursue professional registration so you can advance your career and provide safe and beneficial experiences and treatments for others.
• Hybrid Model: Some of our courses are offered via Zoom and some are offered in person which allow you the benefit of doing the majority of your studies from home. Please see “EAFI Course Schedule” below to see which classes are offered online and which classes are offered in person.
• Expert Faculty: All of our faculty are either REAT® or REACE® certified and are experts in the field of expressive arts. We provide in depth and up to date training so you can feel good knowing you are receiving the most relevant and reliable information.
• Experiential learning: Our program is experiential in nature, meaning that many of our courses contain hands on learning through discovery, exploration and reflection. This provides you with personal exploration and a thorough preparation for professional practice.
• 2 Levels: Our training program has 2 levels. You can take 1 or both levels and can take them separately or at the same time allowing you the flexibility to go at your own pace. To learn more about our levels, see the “Program Requirements” tab below.
• Flexible: Our training program is flexible, meaning you can go at your own pace. You can take one class or many classes at the same time. It is up to you.
• Monthly 1+1 mentorship: Our mentors are graduates of the training program and experts in the field of expressive arts and provide individualized guidance for you during your studies. You are assigned a mentor depending upon your program track: Therapists/Clinicians on REAT® (Registered Expressive Arts Therapist) or facilitators/consultants on REACE® (Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator).
• Small student: faculty ratio: We have a very small student-faculty ratio so you have personalized attention from instructors.
• Small class sizes: We offer small class sizes so you have more opportunities to work together, exchange ideas, support one another and build a community.
• Collaborative teaching style: We co-create and co-facilitate all certificate courses so you get an enhanced learning experience and a diverse perspective on teaching methods, experiences and viewpoints.
• Rolling admissions: We accept applications at any point throughout the year so you can take your time applying and deciding if this program is the right fit for you.
• At Home Internships: Your internship can be completed in your own community with full support and feedback from your faculty and peers in an online forum.

Expressive Arts Florida Institute welcomes both those who are already familiar with expressive arts and those whose backgrounds are in other disciplines to apply for admission. The following policy applies to all applicants, except where otherwise noted.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent*

Previous experience or practice in the arts, humanities, human growth and development or related field. If you do not meet these standards, you may be eligible for admission but assigned additional coursework or reading in preparation.

 *Those without a bachelor’s degree who wish to apply must submit an essay of no less than 500 words addressing the ways in which their life and work experience prepares them for this training.

WHEN TO APPLY

We admit students on a rolling basis so you may apply at any time. However, space in classes is limited so early application is recommended.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, you will need the following documents:

1. A 3-4 page (double spaced) Autobiographical Essay describing personal and professional goals as well as your experience with Expressive Arts and creativity. (See online application)
2. Current Resume. Included should be your educational background (colleges and universities attended, A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent is required), work experience, and any special skills that may enhance your application credentials.
3. 2 Letters of Recommendation – one may be from an instructor, professor, or academic advisor and the other may be from a supervisor or colleague. Recommendations must include a signed letter on letterhead from the recommending parties and be submitted via this link: https://wkf.ms/3BFQfim *Recommendations may not be from family or friends.
4. Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended. Transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Transcripts must arrive in their official sealed envelopes directly from the educational institution.

*All documents must be in English.

*Incomplete applications will not be processed (rare exceptions may be made depending on which element of the application is missing).

*A non-refundable $200.00 application fee is due upon submission (paid online with application).

Please follow the link here and fill out the “Intent to Apply” form indicating your intent to submit an application.

Once you have completed and submitted the “Intent to Apply” form, someone from our admissions office will contact you. From there you will fill out an Application for Admission and submit your resume & essay. Your transcripts and letters of recommendation will be submitted separately through a different form. Once the application is complete, an admissions interview with Expressive Arts Florida Institute faculty will be scheduled. (This can be done via Zoom once the application is received and reviewed). 

For questions, email us at admin@expressiveartsflorida.com. 

• We believe in the positive power of creativity in every person.
• We believe that creative practice serves health and wellness.
• We believe in the holistic nature of Expressive Arts, as it engages the whole person – body/mind/spirit.
• We embrace the practice of an Intermodal or Integrative Arts approach.
• We believe that the creative process and art-making itself is healing and transformational.
• Our approach to interpersonal Expressive Arts work is that of “bearing witness”, so that the person, group, or community may see him/her/itself more clearly and discover new possibilities for healing.
• Our focus is on the health-giving nature of Expressive Arts.
• We believe that Expressive Arts can be practiced ethically and effectively in a wide variety of settings by a wide variety of trained practitioners.
• We believe in, and practice, an experiential learning approach, supplemented by readings, presentations, and written and arts-based assignments.
• We believe that it is essential for the practitioner of Expressive Arts to be engaged in their own personal Expressive Arts practice.
• We believe in collaborative and community art making as a path to building relationships, community wellness, and social change and planetary healing.
• Our work is grounded in the cycles and lessons of the natural world.
• Our goal is to practice our work within an environmentally sound model that fosters sustainability.

With a vast web of connections to other expressive arts professionals around the world and a growing list of exceptional graduates, we are honored to provide professional development training and workshops to those seeking to further their own education and practice in expressive arts. We offer continuing education for many of our workshops and training to LMHC, LMFT, LCSW in the state of Florida. If you are seeking CEU’s and live outside of Florida, we will issue a certificate of completion that can be filed for CEU’s in your home state.