FOAT Readings and Resources
FOAT Readings and Resources
FOAT Readings and Resources
www.focusingarts.com
Rappaport, L. (2008). Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy. The Folio, Vol. 21, No.1, pp.139-155.
Provides overview of Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy with its main concepts and approaches.
Rappaport, L. Ikemi, A, & Miyake, M. (2011). ‘History and Development Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy
and Experiential Collage Work in Japan’ in D. Kalmanowitz, J. Potash, & Chan, M (Ed.). Art Therapy in
Asia. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
CD: Focusing for Wellbeing: Guided Exercises by Laury Rappaport (includes Focusing exercises
and 3 mindfulness exercises). Available at:
• CD Baby: digital download or CD: www.cdbaby.com/cd/lauryrappaport
• The Focusing Institute
DVD: Integrating Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy into Clinical Practice—85 minutes –includes
overview of 3 main FOAT approaches; FOAT with trauma; demonstration of Focusing, listening, art,
and Gestalt processing.