Transforming Trauma Generative Integration on the Creative Path with Dr. Stephen Gilligan
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Jun 14, 2023 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Stephen Gilligan, a renowned psychologist and creator of Generative Psychotherapy, explores the healing power of creativity and self-discovery. He delves into the differences between single and complex trauma, explaining how dissociation acts as an adaptive response. Gilligan introduces the COACH framework for trauma recovery, emphasizing the importance of therapist presence and nonverbal attunement. His approach invites clients to embrace both their trauma and potential, paving the way for transformation and a fulfilled life.
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Therapy Focuses On Creative Resources
- Stephen Gilligan argues psychotherapy should focus on a person's resources and creative future rather than pathology.
- He frames therapy as opening a creative path back into life and a happy future.
Authenticity Fuels Creative Power
- Erickson taught Gilligan that authenticity is the source of creative power and happiness.
- Aligning with your unique way of knowing and expressing yields transformative creativity.
Single Trauma Vs. Chronic Trauma
- Gilligan defines trauma as events so overwhelming most cannot stay present for them.
- He distinguishes single traumatic events from chronic patterns that produce different effects.
