Therapy for Creatives: Transforming Reactions into Growth

(024) Phil Phails @ Therapy for Creatives with Dan Workman

Dan Workman delves into the true deliverable of therapy—changing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to foster growth. In this episode, he highlights how behavior acts as the ultimate report card in therapy, especially for creatives. With techniques designed to spark insights and emotional metabolism, Dan discusses how creatives can shift from negative reactions to more constructive responses, unlocking personal growth along the way.

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About Dan Workman

Dan Workman leveraged his role as guitarist in the Texas punk/experimental noise band Culturcide into a mainstream music career as engineer/producer and co-owner of the iconic SugarHill Studios in Houston, Texas. His work included Grammy-winning gold and platinum records over 3 decades working with Beyonce, Destiny’s Child, ZZ Top, Hubert Laws, Paul Wall, Clay Walker, South Park Mexican, and many more.

In 2017, he sold SugarHill and returned to grad school earning a degree in clinical social work. Dan now works as a psychotherapist primarily with patients who identify as creatives and speaks publicly on the importance of creativity in mental health.

His latest personal creative projects are meditation music with Welch, Workman, Welch, instrumental soundscapes with Can’t Take a Picture, and lots and lots of fountain pen ink art.

About Phillip Jones

👨‍👧‍👧 Single dad | 🧠 Neurodivergent & Proud | 🛤️ Path Seeker
After a lifetime of personal growth—through self-help, therapy, and endless learning—I'm embracing my unique journey. No more chasing 'normal.' Here to celebrate the quirks, the trials, and the joys of being authentically me. 🌟
Leaving the software world behind, I'm forging a new trail with "Phil Phails," a show that revels in the messiness of life and learning. Catch my latest adventures and dad moments on Austin Public and YouTube. Let’s redefine success together. #PhilPhails 🎬

The Fool's journey is a tapestry of learning, woven with threads of naivety and the vibrant colors of experience. Each step is a dance between innocence and wisdom, a transformation that beckons the curious souls to witness the unfolding of a human in bloom. Embrace this odyssey with open arms, for the path of the unknowing is a canvas for growth, and every traveler a masterpiece in progress.

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