Hey folks, A lot of you have asked about my Psychology of Creativity syllabus. I’ve taught versions of this course at both Pacifica Graduate Institute and Meridian University, and I’m thrilled to share the outline with you below. This course dives deeply into the transformative nature of creativity and its impact on emotional well-being, symbolic…
“Art doesn’t come in measured quantities. It’s got to be too much or it’s not enough.” ~ Pauline Kael “Art doesn’t come in measured quantities. It’s got to be too much or it’s not enough.” ~ Pauline Kael I work with many clients who have big energy. They worry about being “too much.” They want…
In management literature, there’s a concept called “contingency theory.” It teaches that what we want to create determines our methods. In other words, our approach must be shaped by the unique context, goals, and circumstances we’re working with. Our methods are contingent upon the situation in front of us. They must adapt to the kind…
“Metaphors have a way of holding the most truth in the least space.” ~ Orson Scott Card Metaphor cuts through mental chatter and confusion. It bypasses the analytical mind and speaks directly to our core, revealing truths that are otherwise hard to articulate. With a single image, metaphor can clarify needs, simplify complexity, and guide…
Museums have a unique power to ignite curiosity and shape our paths in profound ways. As Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and I wrote, “One often meets successful adults, professionals, or scientists who recall that their lifelong vocational interest was first sparked by a visit to a museum. In these accounts, the encounter—with a real, concrete object from…
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