Mental pain, creativity and the learning process

  • Anne-Marie Bradley: Counsellor, Student Services. High Holborn, Chelsea and LCC

Abstract

Learning inevitably involves mental pain, uncertainty and anxiety. It is necessary for students to be able to learn to tolerate these feelings in order to achieve their creative potential. I will explore some ideas based on my experience of counselling students regarding these issues and how some of my thinking might be helpful for tutors who are supporting students struggling with anxiety around coursework or those experiencing creative blocks..