Dan WorkmanJan 292 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 16: InspirationWhen a creative is blocked, intense negative emotions may follow, leading to depression, anxiety, or behavioral acting out.
Catherine Comiskey, LCSWDec 27, 20213 minThe Healing Power of Emotions“To live a full and connected life in the face of difficulty and even tragedy requires the capacity to feel and make use of our emotional...
birkhold3Dec 17, 20213 minThe Gift of a Generous InterpretationIn the spirit of the holidays and gift-giving, I’d like to explain why the gift of a generous interpretation is a wonderful gift to give...
Dan WorkmanNov 28, 20213 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 15: A Downside of ‘Going Pro’Creative people need to be creative to have good mental health. Relying too much on external validation can cause depression and anxiety.
Dan WorkmanOct 31, 20212 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 14: Creating Art vs. Doing Therapy A creative’s inner narrative can be externalized in therapy --using the client’s process as a way to discover hidden emotions.
Dan WorkmanSep 28, 20212 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 13: 'Broadcast Suffering'A look at the phenomenon of "broadcast suffering" -- a need for our trauma to be recognized and validated by an audience on social media.
Dan WorkmanMar 5, 20212 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 8: Sharpening the SawTaking breaks from creative work is really hard but totally necessary.
Dan WorkmanJan 11, 20213 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 7: Hacking CreativityThere are times when we just get stuck. In the creative world, the phenomena has many names: writer’s block, freezing up, stage fright, etc.
-Nov 30, 20204 minFour Keys to Sexual Self-Care We generally understand what is healthy for the body, mind and emotions, but sexuality is a category of its own when it comes to...
Dan WorkmanNov 25, 20202 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 6: Positive DistractionTherapists & psychiatrists have found ways to use ‘positive distraction' to focus feelings and thoughts to our benefit.
Dan WorkmanNov 8, 20203 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 5: “So, Why Am I Doing This?!”Every client brings their unique gifts to therapy. I'm grateful that I get to work with people who already have creative tools.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSWOct 1, 20205 minPost-Debate Coping SkillsA short list of coping skills to help you be in the moment and get out of your head after last night's debate.
Dan WorkmanSep 6, 20203 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 4: The Myth of the Broken MuseFinding a creative flow does not require partnering with a broken Muse.
Dan WorkmanJul 8, 20202 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 2: The Risk and Reward of Creative ExpressionBeing aware of the benefits and potential costs of being a creative is essential to enjoying good mental health.
Dan WorkmanJun 18, 20202 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 1: Narrative TherapyBeing able to see a situation in a new way has a fantastic power to positively impact mood, thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Dan WorkmanJun 4, 20203 minHow Structure and 'Small Rituals' Can Improve Mental HealthNavigating life during the pandemic has been challenging. Sudden changes to all aspects of my life have contributed to a softening of the...
Daniel Katz, Psy.DMay 28, 20205 minHow Mental Health Experts Cope in These Uncertain TimesAs therapists, we are also people. We deal with fears, worry, uncertainty and doubt just like everyone else. So how do "the pros" handle it?
Dan WorkmanMay 25, 20202 minMagical Thinking Misunderstood!Dependence on our ‘rational superpowers’ may put us at risk of ignoring the power of our internal narratives.
-May 25, 20204 minThe Creative LanguageYour fascinations, and sensations are within you. They resonate in your body and mind. You know connection when you feel it in yourself, not
-May 11, 20203 minThree Basic Skills for Authentic ExpressionIn my view, most people’s simple desire is the authentic expression of their experience.