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Standing at Water’s Edge: Moving Past Fears, Blocks, and Pitfalls to Discover the Power of Creative Immersion
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Anne Paris
Anne Paris, PhD is a clinical psychologist who has helped artists along in their creative processes for over 20 years. Her approach, which is based on cutting-edge psychological understandings and research, appreciates the inner world of the artist in a new way and points to the importance of connections with others throughout the creative process.  
By Anne Paris
Published on 05/29/2007
 
Revolutionary understandings in clinical psychology now suggest that healthy interpersonal relationships are the fuel for optimal emotional, cognitive, intellectual, behavioral, and creative functioning.




     Reviews

 “A must-read for those struggling to let their creative juices flow.” — John J. Ratey, MD, author of A User’s Guide to the Brain and Spark

“Here’s why you must buy this book: Dr. Paris brilliantly explores how our fears and blocks prevent us from entering the creative immersion we all crave.” — Jennifer Louden, author of The Woman’s Comfort Book and The Life Organizer

“This book is simply amazing! I love the way it translates powerful psychological concepts into extremely user-friendly language and applies them brilliantly to creativity. It is reassuring, encouraging, inspiring — and immensely creative.” — Doris Brothers, PhD, author of Toward a Psychology of Uncertainty