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    How do you develop creative thinking?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
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    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    You can develop it by setting up a new schedule/discipline. Try drawing or writing with your non-dominant hand for 5-10 minutes daily. You can also make a list of creative endeavors and set up individual steps to get there. Surround yourself with different settings, positive friends, and nature.
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    What is a creative mind?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
    Licensed Social Worker
    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    A creative mind is one that is open to possibilities and not only practical things/thoughts. It is a mind that is not afraid to investigate new ideas and try new creative hobbies. It is like having a mind without conventional boundaries.
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    How do you become a creative person?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
    Licensed Social Worker
    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    You can begin by changing your environment. Hang out in new or creative settings like coffee shops, museums, parks, etc. Start each day with a creative exercise such as painting or writing in a journal.
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    How do you practice creativity?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
    Licensed Social Worker
    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    You can practice creativity by 'shaking things up.' Change your routines, but try to have some consistency with these new habits. If it is important to develop your creativity be willing to devote some time to it.
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    How can I know whether I am thinking in an innovative way or not?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
    Licensed Social Worker
    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    Using the suggestions listed above will ensure that you are thinking in an innovative way! You might notice that your perspective starts to shift in some ways. Also, you can write for 5-10 minutes a day with your non-dominant hand before you do brainstorming.
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