"Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort."
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Creativity...
Overcoming Blocks and Making Safe Space to Flourish
- Are you struggling with Writer's Block (or artistic blocks in whatever form)?
- Has criticism (or the fear of criticism) stopped you from pursuing your art?
- Do you feel like a creative person who was born into a practical, no nonsense family?
- Do you struggle between the desire to create and the need to earn a living?
Creativity has the power to change the world, and to change the creator in the process. As we imagine the world, so the world unfolds. Creativity has given us everything from basic shelter to the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright or Frank Gehry. It's fostered technological innovations from the pottery of native peoples to the sculpture of Rodin. Stories, from parables to Harry Potter are often more instructive than university classes and more therapeutic than years of therapy.
Yet too often, creativity is discouraged. We've had clients tell us heartbreaking stories about art teachers who painted on their canvases to "show then how it should be done;" competitive MFA programs that made them stop writing; publishing deals gone sour; parents that wanted them to do something practical and safe...
The ways our creativity gets wounded are too many to number. Whether you were on a creative path and got derailed or never started down the path, because someone or something talked you out of it, you're here now. So maybe now it's time to reclaim your creative self. Your muses have been waiting patiently for you to be ready. All you need is a safe place to begin.
How Can Therapy Help Me Reclaim My Art?
Therapy provides a quiet space away from the "helpful advice" of others who may not be able to put their own fears and biases aside and and support you and your work.
If past hurts or negative experiences have made it hard for you to follow your dreams or believe in yourself, then therapy provides a place to heal.
If your inner critic keeps talking you out of doing what you love, then we can shift fears and self-limiting beliefs allowing you to enjoy the process of creating without anxiety about the product.
If you need practical, hands-on activities to get you started, help you focus, set goals and take steps toward reaching them, we can help with that too.
If you'd like to find a direct connection to your muses, we can also incorporate guided visualization or hypnosis.
Find out if therapy can help you reconnect to your creative self. You can call for a free 30-minute consultation: (925)335-6441 or begin the scheduling process online by clicking here: Schedule Consultation
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