The role of creativity in models of resilience: Theoretical exploration and practical applications

Journal of Creativity in Mental Health

Volumn 3, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 303-318

  Metzl, Einat S ^a   Morrell, Malissa A ^a  

^a LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Creativity; Divergent thinking models; Flexibility; Relational Cultural Theory; Resilience

Indexed keywords

EID: 69849120311     PISSN: 15401383     EISSN: 15401391     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15401380802385228     Document Type: Article

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