The Holistic Psychiatrist
Alice W. Lee, MD, ABIHM
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Positive Psychology and Creativity: How Character Strength Shapes Mental Health and the Good Life
• 58 minImproving mental health involves not only addressing illness, but also identifying and developing the positive qualities that help us flourish. In search of more information about what these qualities are and how to develop them, Emily and I will be studying a foundational textbook on Positive Psychology. The book is called Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification, Volume 1 (Christopher Peterson and Martin E. P. Seligman, 2004). In this podcast, we discuss how creativity may contribute to fulfillment, resilience, and what positive psychologists describe as “the good life.” Other character strengths will be covered in future podcasts. Our conversation takes a closer look at creativity as a character strength—and how it's much more than being artistic. From problem-solving and divergent thinking to writing, photography, and everyday ingenuity, creativity appears in many different forms. We also discuss how childhood experiences, education, stress, external criticism, intelligence, and personality may influence how creativity develops and is expressed. In this episode, discover: 1. What is Positive Psychology? 2. Character Strengths and the idea of “the good life.” 3. Creativity as a positive character strength. 4. Everyday creativity vs. the “Big C” creativity. 5. Divergent vs. convergent thinking. 6. Creativity’s relationship to intelligence and personality. 7. How childhood and environment can influence creativity. 8. Creativity as a coping skill. 9. Why creativity goes far beyond just being artistic. 10. How to recognize and nurture creativity in yourself and others. This episode ultimately encourages listeners to value their own creativity, give it room to develop, and appreciate its importance in one's holistic approach to wellness. Support the show To sustain my work as a holistic psychiatrist and support my efforts to improve psychiatric treatment for all through my podcasts, articles, website, and YouTube channel, please show your appreciation and help champion holistic psychiatry by clicking HERE to contribute! Click here to listen to all of The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast episodes Contact here to email Dr. Lee directly. New! Join me on Substack A space for my opinions and reflections on cultural, political, social, and psychological issues. Feel free to comment and respond to those articles. If you like this podcast, please give it a 5-star rating and share this with others! Thank you! For more about Dr. Alice W. Lee, please visit: Website: www.holisticpsychiatrist.com More stories and insights: Holistic Articles YouTube: The Holistic Psychiatrist To schedule consultations or appointments, call Dr. Lee's office at 240-437-7600 Dr. Lee is located near downtown Stamford, Conn...
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