Altered States of Consciousness & The Creative Individual: Breaking the Affective Thinking Skills Paradigm

Author

Dana M. Calanan, Buffalo State CollegeFollow

Date of Award

5-2012

Access Control

Open Access

Degree Name

Creative Studies, M.S.

Department

International Center for Studies in Creativity

Advisor

J. Michael Fox

Department Home page

http://creativity.buffalostate.edu/

First Reader

J. Michael Fox

Abstract

This project focuses on the affective side of creative thinking and creating a bridge to the cognitive side. It presents the personal transformation of the author using non-drug induced altered states of consciousness. The finished project includes the beginnings of a holistic creative problem solving model and a workshop which will assist those wishing to become more creatively productive or are looking for a way to creatively self-heal.

Keywords: Creative healing, shamanism, psychedelia, holistic creativity, creative problem solving, Thinking Skills Model, altered states of consciousness, affective thinking skills.

Comments

For further information or speaking requests please contact Dana @ journeywithdana@gmail.com

Recommended Citation

Calanan, Dana M., "Altered States of Consciousness & The Creative Individual: Breaking the Affective Thinking Skills Paradigm" (2012). Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects. 170.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/creativeprojects/170