“Hello mind”, said the body,
“I see you, even when you are intangible.
But me,I am visible,
touchable,
And yet you ignore,
you disapprove.”
The Body Remembers.
It will be back.
One day, it will make a smart move.
Join the Movement
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To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment
RALPH WALDO EMERSON
Trained
Training Hours
SMArT Trust
Vision
With resilient and empowered individuals, a healed world emerges.
mission
We craft creatively alive spaces to nurture & catalyse self-inquiry, expression & it’s integration
Certified Programs
FECAT
A Foundation course in Expressive & Creative Arts Therapies training participants to use expressive arts in therapeutic relationships
Expressive Body
The Expressive Body has been designed to delve into the deeper cords of the foundation of the therapeutic relationship and explore poignant themes and topics in the current world of Expressive Arts therapy
EXA 101
Short-term introductory virtual programs in Expressive Arts Therapies. The program explore the role of the arts in mental health & emotional well-being
Community Work
Arts as a Catalyst
Providing quality mental health programs using Expressive Arts, to individuals and communities in need for free
One deep breath
A mental health initiative for civic society organisations, educational institutions and corporate offices
Open Programs
Exhibits
Performances, installations and documentaries on the intersect of art and mental health, produced every two years
workshops
Exploratory workshops to introduce the value of arts based therapy to the general public
Performances / Workshops
Jun-Nov
2nd Wednesdays, In-person at SMArT Studio
Sakshi - An Authentic Movement Group
We Wish
To spread awareness of the power of Expressive Arts Therapies in both the mental health domain as well in the community space, by training individuals, conducting workshops and programs in schools and facilitating projects for communities in need. Mental health support is not just for the privileged in society but an essential requirement for everyone.
FECAT
Foundation course in Expressive & Creative Arts Therapies
Expressive Body
Through Wounding, Trauma, Healing, and Well-being
EXA 101
Expressive Arts Therapies & it’s role in mental health & emotional well-being
Workshops
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INR 15001
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SPONSOR A STUDENT
SMArT Trust offers 2 programs in Expressive Arts Therapies. FECAT - a Foundation program in Expressive and Creative Arts Therapies and Expressive Body: Through Wounding, Trauma, Healing & Well-Being - an Advanced level program for trained therapists and experienced practitioners of any body-mind modality.
It is our endeavour to include in every batch, participants from low socio-economic backgrounds, as we believe that mental health support is not a privilege but a necessity. Our Scholarship program provides financial assistance to deserving candidates, by funding 50 to 100% of their tuition fees.
We seek your support and assistance in taking this initiative forward and helping us educate and empower deserving students.
Do write to brinda@smartmove.co.in if you would like to sponsor a deserving student.
SPONSOR A COMMUNITY PROJECT
The expressive arts therapy works towards changing the lives of people and communities. Not only does the project directly impact communities by providing them high-quality mental health programs, but they also provide employment to artists and therapists, which enables them to sustain these programs in communities which cannot afford them. This is a huge support to artists, especially in a country like India, where there is very little funding or grants available to artists to create work or projects.
We seek your support and assistance in taking this initiative forward by sponsoring one or more projects.
Do write to brinda@smartmove.co.in if you would like to understand our ongoing initiatives and how you can lend support.
All contributions can be claimed as a deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act
Testimonials
“The FECAT course took me on a journey of embodiment, vulnerability, strength, and self-discovery. This was the most significant year of my life thus far and I felt myself transform into someone more aware, accepting, assertive and creative. It gave my life meaning and led me to work with children and young adults to facilitate growth and positive change through the power of the arts in psychotherapy – going deeper, beyond words. The journey continues and there is no looking back.“
“Joining the FECAT family was a life changer for me. It was a deep journey of unraveling, a journey of facing my most vulnerable self, of growth, self-empowerment, change and renewed faith in my strengths. It was a journey of finding Me.“
“FECAT shows an inimitable way to get in touch with oneself through the arts. The course pulls away the attention from outcome to set an example far different from the world out there. This person-centered aspect ensures every student gets something out of it, whether their intention is to become an arts-based therapist or not. The learning can, in fact, be converted into a lifelong pursuit.“