Thursday, April 26, 2018

Small Study Suggests Childhood Trauma May Lead To More Intense Creative Experiences

A study of 234 performing-arts professionals found those who experienced intense childhood trauma—about 18 percent of the participants—reported higher levels of anxiety and internalized shame. But "they were also more fantasy prone, a factor that may enhance creativity," write Paula Thomson of California State University–Northridge and S.V. Jaque of York University.



Article source here:Arts Journal

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