HD681 Creativity and Holistic Health (2 cr.)

This course explores the relationship between creativity, holistic health, and artistic expression. Elements of the creative process are articulated and compared to that of an holistic lifestyle. Impediments to creative expression are identified along with methods that free creativity for expression in one’s personal and professional life.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Define creativity, art, healing, health, self-realization, and human development.
2. Practice several simple forms of creative expression and reflect on the experiences.
3. Understand the history of how healing and art are connected.
4. Differentiate between creative expression used to promote holistic health and art therapy.
5. Identify what may block creativity and what may support a free flow of creativity.
6. Analyze and describe ways in which the course content might be integrated with their professional lives.