Where Thought Meets Imagination
Can creativity and structured therapy coexist in psychological treatment? This article explores why cognitive and creative therapies aren’t in conflict they’re deeply complementary. Drawing on Padesky’s “old world/new world” model, dual coding theory, and decades of clinical experience, it unpacks the clinical validity of creative processes and explains how they enhance insight, regulation, and change. A thoughtful piece for clients, clinicians, and anyone curious about the therapeutic power of imagination.