Location: Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rice University
Schedule: Seven Wednesdays, September 30-November 11, 7-8:30 p.m.
Michael will lead this course. Here is the course excerpt.
Creativity is one of the richest sources of joy, meaning and potential in life. It is a capacity that individuals and communities need to survive and to thrive, particularly in our era of rapid change. Creativity can be harnessed as a means of self-expression, a mode of connecting with others, and a powerful tool for solving challenges and reacting to unpredictable circumstances. Yet, we understand surprisingly little about what creativity is and how to foster it in ourselves and our communities. In this course, we will take a unique multidisciplinary look at creativity. Participants will view creativity through the eyes of an artist and art historian, a composer, a creativity researcher, a psychologist, a singer, and a biomedical engineer. Through lectures, discussions and a culminating interactive experience, participants will develop a deeper understanding of creativity and how to make more room for it in their own lives and communities.
Michael Winters is a Psychologist in Houston focusing on marriage counseling and therapy. Michael received his PhD from the University of Memphis and has been practicing since 1991.