When you think of a familiar memory, colors, images, scents and emotions can come to mind. Our imaginations hold the ability to transform even the simplest of experiences into sensorial memories. It is this same creativity that resides at the heart of the therapeutic hour. Inside the confines of the therapy room, we possess the power to recreate images that encapsulate our inner worlds and give voice to the thoughts and emotions that accompany us day after day.
Rosa Aurora Chavez is a graduate and board-certified psychoanalyst, currently serving as a teacher and supervisor at both the Washington-Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis and the China America Psychoanalytic Alliance. She is also an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University. Rosa Aurora's expertise extends beyond her clinical practice as a researcher studying creativity and the creative process, exploring its interconnection with mental health.
On this episode of the Art of Listening, Rosa Aurora shares the story of a vibrant upbringing immersed in the world of art, and how it fueled her fascination around the creative process. Through her research, she has delved into the inner workings of creativity, shedding light on what stifles its potential and, conversely, what nurtures its flourishing. In her work as an analyst, she goes on discovering the purpose and the power of creativity. Together, we will uncover what lies at the nexus of creativity and mental health, and explore the role of imagination in the therapeutic process.
Join us as we venture into the human mind, to tap into the power of imagination and explore its potential to impact our lives.
Chapters
1 - Rosa Aurora’s upbringing and introduction to science and art
2 - Rosa Aurora’s research findings on the creative process
3 - How Rosa Aurora’s findings brought her back to analysis
4 - The use of creativity and imagery in the therapeutic setting
5 - The connection between creativity and love in Psychoanalysis
Links
Freedom to Explore: The Magic of Play in the Therapeutic Setting, with Sarah Abel
The Path to Self-Empowerment: Prioritizing Well-Being and Self-Care with Jamie Cromer Grue
Cultural Identity within Psychoanalysis: Reframing the Asian American Experience, with Kris Yi
A Moment of Reflection: Learning from Your Listening Experience
Setting a Tone: How Music Connects Us to Our Innermost Being with Paula Kliger
A Leap of Faith: Spirituality in the Therapeutic Encounter with Amelio D’Onofrio
From Connection to Everlasting Love: How Listening Cultivates Successful Relationships with Enrico Gnaulati
Finding Love in Difference: A Queer Lens on Psychoanalysis with Justin Shubert
The Healing Power of Truth: Making Contact Where Suffering Lies with Gloria Myers Beller
Endings and Beginnings: Retirement as Reinvention with Marti Peck
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Between Body, Mind, Heart & Soul: Expressing and Connecting with Johanna Arenaza
I Could Be You, You Could Be Me: Embracing Our Shared Humanity with Koichi Togashi
Grief as a Catalyst: The Philosophical Dimensions of Mourning with Jonathan Lear
The Call of the Soul: Connection as a gateway with Dan Perlitz
Intent to understand: Embracing human limits as our ultimate guide with Nancy McWilliams
Knowing and Being: Self-awareness in Psychoanalysis and Fine-tuning Listening with Dhwani Shah
Human to Human: Taking action to bring human connection back to therapy with Linda Michaels
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