ABSTRACT
Humanistic Psychology in recent years has too often focused on the same themes without bringing forth enough new perspectives, applications, and voices. Creativity has two important roles in addressing this issue and advancing Humanistic Psychology. First, creativity is an important and emergent theme in humanistic writing with relevance for theory, research, and practice. Second, it is important to creatively engage Humanistic Psychology to move beyond a retelling of the same old stories and themes. This chapter illustrates some exciting new areas and offers several practical suggestions for increasing creativity's presence and influence in Humanistic Psychology. Several recent books incorporate a humanistic perspective to explore the use of poetry for healing, growth, and even advocacy. A recent video called Creativity in the Classroom was prepared by the educational coalition of the American Psychological Association. The purpose is to use research-based information to encourage teachers to use more creativity in lesson planning, encourage creativity in their students, and enhance their own creativity.
