Brainstorm!: Practice for Unrestricted Imagination and Original Thought - Hardcover

Ph.D., Olga Zbarskaya

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1440853932 ISBN 13: 9781440853937

Publisher: Praeger, 2016

Synopsis

This book explains how to unlock unlimited personal creativity and to create a culture that supports emotional health, inventiveness, and success through a comprehensive examination of creative thinking that integrates theoretical, scientific, psychological, and sociological perspectives.

· Serves as a unique resource for mental health professionals to help their patients to overcome multiple issues as well as a text for students in fields such as psychology, art, leadership and development, educational leadership, early childhood education, and structural organization

· Approaches creativity in a way that is applicable to―and important for―business leaders, who can use the principles outlined and exercises included as the foundation of creativity trainings to boost performance and productivity

· Suggests a number of principles policymakers can use to improve the education system, the health care system, and more

· Features contributions from a breadth of experts, including renowned artists, musicians, scientists, and specialists in the areas of creativity, neurology, technology, education, management, health policy, and arts and music

About this title

About the Author:

Olga Zbarskaya, PhD, is an internationally published author and director of policy, research, and program development for one of New York's leading human services organizations.

Review:

"Brainstorm! opens doors for readers to reconnect with and build their creativity, which brings an enormous energy to continue growing and evolving. Dr. Zbarskaya is an incredibly creative, talented, and sensitive individual who sees everyone's potential, and helps them find their inner strengths." (Carmen Maria Sepúlveda, LMSW, Administrator/Trainer)

"A detailed guide to understanding the different ways human creativity works, this book provides readers with fun tools for training their own creative thought, which will enhance their intelligence and their everyday life." (Elina Pales, MD, clinical neurologist)

"Never have there been such in-depth analysis and breakdown of the core understanding of the possibilities for the human experience. To understand and tap into one's potential, and appreciate her/his unique experience and capabilities―or that of others―this book is a must read." (Cyril Jacobs, LMSW, SIFI)

"Always finding innovative paths to gain new perspective, Dr. Zbarskaya gives us in Brainstorm! 'universal' guides to overcome obstacles in practically any field of human activity. An amazing book with endless information and research, I highly recommend reading this." (Gregory Gurevich, Professor of Visual Arts, visual artist, writer, inventor, Founder of Arts on the Hudson)

"This book is a great source for anyone striving to achieve dynamic results, across spheres. It helps maximize your potential, enriches you with multiple creative ideas, and offers outstanding practical exercises to improve your thinking process!" (Yelena Doljansky, NYS Accredited Trainer, President, Shadetree Enterprises, Inc.)

"Creativity is rapidly becoming an important 21st-century skill. But what does it mean to be truly creative and how can you unleash your creativity? In this remarkable book, Dr. Zbarskaya teaches us how to unleash the dormant creativity in our students and in ourselves. This is a must-read for anyone in education or in the field of educational technology." (Orit Hirsh, PhD, Professor, Kingsborough Community College)

"Brainstorm! empowers its readers with critical thinking and problem solving skills needed to survive the vicissitudes of contemporary society. Writing for a wide audience, the author applies cultural intelligence in ways that make the book accessible to an increasingly globalized world." (Uchenna Ekwo, PhD, President, Center for Media and Peace Initiatives, New York)

About this edition

• Publisher: Praeger
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1440853932
• ISBN 13: 9781440853937
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 356