Chaos and Control

A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Unfolding Creative Minds

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Mental Health
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Author: Desy Safan-Gerard ISBN: 9780429841064
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 19, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Desy Safan-Gerard
ISBN: 9780429841064
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 19, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book explores the role of chaos and control in the creative process as well as the difference between talent and creativity. Part One describes explores some of the common biases and pitfalls in the analysis and therapy of creative people, the role of the accidental in creative work, the nature of creative blocks, passion and its absence, as well as the problem of being able to exercise one's freedom. The author describes the special needs of creative patients, the common problems arising in therapy, its solutions, and, most importantly, the analyst's distinctive role when dealing with such patients. She also probes into the role of narcissism, neurosis, and psychosis on creative work.

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This book explores the role of chaos and control in the creative process as well as the difference between talent and creativity. Part One describes explores some of the common biases and pitfalls in the analysis and therapy of creative people, the role of the accidental in creative work, the nature of creative blocks, passion and its absence, as well as the problem of being able to exercise one's freedom. The author describes the special needs of creative patients, the common problems arising in therapy, its solutions, and, most importantly, the analyst's distinctive role when dealing with such patients. She also probes into the role of narcissism, neurosis, and psychosis on creative work.

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