Tag: nervous system and creativity
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A Framework for Creative Health: Six Dimensions of Insight and Reconnection
When creatives come to me feeling blocked, inconsistent, or confused about who they are in their work, what we uncover is often far deeper than a temporary disruption in motivation. What we are seeing is a change in creative health—an interwoven network of patterns, needs, and beliefs that shape how a person relates to their…
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How Freeze, Fawn, and Emotional Shutdown Impact the Creative Process
Understanding trauma responses in creative professionals and how to offer meaningful support Creative people are often described as expressive, passionate, and emotionally driven. But what happens when they go quiet? What happens when the writer no longer writes, the artist avoids the studio, or the maker forgets what it feels like to create? In my…