Psychotherapy & Creativity
Can psychotherapy enhance my creativity? Actors, writers, singers and others in the creative arts often discover they are more creative and/or productive as a result of their personal growth and discovery in the therapy process. Some goals of therapy might include.
-To improve relationships; with self and with others
-To foster a better understanding of your past and what you want for your future
-To know yourself better…why you feel, respond, interact and behave the way you do
-To alleviate emotional pain and confusion
-To establish more effective coping mechanisms
-To heal from past and/or present wounds
-To foster a better understanding of your past and what you want for your future
-To know yourself better…why you feel, respond, interact and behave the way you do
-To alleviate emotional pain and confusion
-To establish more effective coping mechanisms
-To heal from past and/or present wounds
Individuals in the creative arts often times find it hard to cope with the rigors and demands of their profession. It’s not
uncommon to read or hear about mega performers who have struggled with depression or related illnesses, and who have found success through personal exploration.’
” The most important relationship we can have, is the relationship we have with ourselves”- Dr. Thomas Young.