Tag: neurodivergent creatives
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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…
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How Mental Health Affects Creative Motivation: What Looks Like Laziness Might Be Something Else
Understanding the real reasons artists, writers, and makers struggle to create, and how to support them If you’re a creative professional or someone who supports creatives, you’ve likely heard this before: “I just can’t seem to get started.”“I know what I want to make, but I’m not doing it.”“I feel like I’m lazy, but I…