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Arts-Based Research, Surprising Ourselves Creatively, and Turning Defeat Into a Superpower with Susan Rowland

Arts-Based Research, Surprising Ourselves Creatively, and Turning Defeat Into a Superpower with Susan Rowland

Update: 2025-11-19
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In this conversation with Susan Rowland, we explored arts-based research, the role of spontaneity in creativity, the intersection of art and psychology, the relationship between religion and imagination, subjective experiences, science versus religion, cultural myths, the role of mystery in storytelling, and writing fiction.

Jungian psychology, arts-based research, spontaneity, psyche, voice of the victim, creative process


Key Takeaways

A voice from the past can influence creative work.

Jungian psychology emphasizes the importance of spontaneity.

Arts-based research allows for deeper exploration of the psyche.

The creative process can be guided by unexpected voices.

Understanding the psyche is essential for artistic expression.

Personal experiences can shape artistic narratives.

The intersection of psychology and art can lead to profound insights.

Engaging with the unconscious can enhance creativity.

Jungian arts-based research fosters a unique creative environment.


Guest Details

Susan Rowlan is a scholar of Jung, literary critic, and teacher at Pacifica Graduate Institute in the MA Engaged Humanities and in the Doctoral program in Jung and Archetypal Studies. She is also a writer of mystery novels about undervalued women.


Website: https://www.susanrowland-books.com/

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Arts-Based Research, Surprising Ourselves Creatively, and Turning Defeat Into a Superpower with Susan Rowland

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