Exploring the Relationship between Suffering & Creativity

Notes for a conversation between Philip Carr-Gomm and John Wilson 28th September 2023 held by onlinevents.co.uk “Trauma & Creativity’ – a conversation that explores the mysterious relationship between creativity and suffering. We’re all familiar with the stereotype of the ‘tortured artist’ and the idea of the ‘wounded healer’, but do we have to suffer in order to access the deepest wellsprings of creation? Is there a relationship between trauma and creativity, and how can we best serve our clients so that any trauma they have experienced can enrich their creativity rather than stifle it? You can access the conversation via this link When I prepared for this conversation I made notes and gathered material from the internet. The material was so interesting I thought I’d share it here: 3 TOPICS TO EXPLORE: Is suffering /trauma necessary to be creative? How can we best serve our clients so that any trauma they have experienced can enrich their creativity rather than stifle it? Is being trauma-informed helpful in this context, or are…