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Counseling for creative blocks

12/29/2022

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The creative process isn’t always smooth. Sometimes, you get stuck in one of the stages of idea development and implementation. When this happens, it’s important to identify
- the poor habits during engagement in creative work (are you trying to create when you need to be somewhere 30 minutes later? are you creating in the presence of a critical/judgmental person? are you beginning creative work with your phone notifications going off every few minutes?)
- the psychological factors that get in your way (are you filled with fear and self-doubt? did you just receive upsetting news that you need time to process?)
During counseling, try opening up with you therapist about the kinds of thoughts that interfere with your creative process. The goal would be to set up an environment (both physical and psychological) which would allow you to move through these blocks smoothy and comfortably. 

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What does your audience represent to you?

12/22/2022

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When clients share their apprehension about presenting their creative work, I often urge them to contemplate the following question: what does your audience represent to you? At first, this may seem like an unusual way to think about an audience. The idea that an audience represents something--and is not just the group of people watching or listening to your work, can be a little foreign. However, upon further exploration, I find that clients start to get it: throughout the years, they have turned audiences into some kind of projection; imagined and self-imposed pressure, that draws from past experiences, inner criticism or unrealistic expectations. 
Audiences may represent:
  1. the affirmation of proving to yourself and to others that you've made it
  2. the comforting "embrace" of validation and acceptance
  3. a bully taunting you early in life
  4. a harsh critic who told you you're not worth it
  5. an extended member of your family who cares about the effort you've put into your work
  6. the challenge of figuring out (from a marketing perspective) how to capture people's attention
There are likely many other ideas to add to this list. As soon as clients figure out what their audience represents to them, they can work through complicated feelings about presenting their work to others. Having an understanding of what's at stake, on a deeper emotional level, can make it easier to challenge what's holding them back. 
What does your audience represent to you? Please share your thoughts below! 
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We are growing!

12/14/2022

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Our team has been steadily growing over the last few years. We have a diverse group of qualified therapists who are ready to help you tackle the difficulties that keep you from flourishing emotionally and creativity. Take a look at our OUR TEAM page to find out more!
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