Invalidation
- by friends, family, society about our art, resulting in ambivalence
about our artistic expression…
Avoidance
- constantly finding ways to avoid expressing our creativity…
Withdrawal
from art by investing in lifestyles
that are incompatible with our artistic purpose; diverting creative
energy into destructive compulsions toward alcohol, food, sex,
money, drugs, etc. …
Lack
of balance in the important area
of our lives (physical, financial, social, love, family, spiritual,
and creative)…
Self-defeating
thoughts and societal myths It’s too late,
I’m not ready, I’m not talented enough, Art isn’t
practical, Artists are neurotic, etc.) and other attitudes that
block our creative expression (jealousy, envy, fear, self-pity,
resentment…
Fear
of commitment of pursuing art
as a profession, and denying our responsibility to fully develop
and realize our talent…
Difficulty
following through on projects and sabotaging
our efforts with perfectionism, procrastination and comparing
our work to others…
Isolation
from other artists resulting in feelings of
alienation and loneliness …
Individual & Couples Counseling
… to provide assistance
for times of crisis as well as longer term counseling
for interpersonal and relationship issues of all types.
Creativity Coaching
… to assist
you in facing your fears, setting and implementing career
and personal goals, and focusing your creative energy
to gain a sense of purpose and direction for your life.
Creativity Support Groups
… to provide
a forum where you can share experiences and challenges
and experience the ongoing stimulation and support of
other creative people.
Consultation for
Arts Groups & Organizations
… to help identify,
clarify, or re-envision the group mission and vision,
and gain support through times of transition.
Life Purpose Workshops
… to assist
you to gain a sense of purpose, connect with your motivation,
and create a vision and mission for your life.
