Author: Nicholas Mazza Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317606981 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 204
Book Description
For decades, poetry therapy has been formally recognized as a valuable form of treatment, and it has been proven effective worldwide with a diverse group of clients. The second edition of Poetry Therapy, written by a pioneer and leader in the field, updates the only integrated poetry therapy practice model with a host of contemporary issues, including the use of social media and slam/performance poetry. It’s a truly invaluable resource for any serious practitioner, educator, or researcher interested in poetry therapy, bibliotherapy, writing, and healing, or the broader area of creative/expressive arts therapies.
Author: Geri Giebel Chavis Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN: 1849058326 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 258
Book Description
This accessible book explores the therapeutic possibilities of poetry and stories, providing techniques for facilitating personally relevant and growth-enhancing sessions. The author provides ideas for writing activities that emerge from this discussion, and explains how participants can create their own poetic and narrative pieces.
Author: Nicholas Mazza Publisher: CRC-Press ISBN: 9780849303500 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Building on the American Psychological Association tradition of the arts and psychology, this book addresses the therapeutic aspects and clinical use of metaphor, narrative, journal writing, storytelling, bibliotherapy, poetry, and the related arts. Based on clinical theory and romantic philosophy, a unified poetry therapy practice model is presented that combines the use of literature in therapy, creative expression, and symbols/rituals. Poetry therapy has been formally recognized for approximately thirty years and practiced worldwide with a wide range of clients and in numerous settings including hospitals, hospices, mental health centers, family service agencies, addiction centers, schools, nursing homes, and correctional settings. Poetry Therapy: Interface of the Arts and Psychology is organized along three dimensions: 1) Theory and practice of poetry therapy covering individual, family and group modalities 2) Use of poetry therapy along developmental markers with specific attention to abused children, battered women, suicidal adolescents, and the elderly, and 3) Research and professional development including credentialing, building resources, and education/training.
Author: Diana Hedges Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing ISBN: 9781857758603 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 188
Book Description
British counselor Hedges suggests how poetry can be used in therapy. First she explores general themes such as life transitions, spirituality, attachment and loss, and journeys. Then she and contributing creative writers look at running creative writing groups, poetry in healthcare settings, using poetry with young and elderly people, and poetry in counseling training. Published by Radcliffe Medical Press, Ltd.; U.S. distribution is by BookMasters. Annotation :2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Author: John Fox Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0874778824 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 321
Book Description
Powerful and exciting, Poetic Medicine illustrates the unique role that poem-making can have in addressing the situations that lead us to renewal in our lives. John Fox's book is designed for readers wanting to tap their creative energy in order to make a difference in the world, including educators, therapists, parents and their children, writers, couples, and the infirm. As the author demonstrates, we all possess the ability to write. This gift enables us to access unlimited spiritual resources that restore our genuine voices and meaning in our lives, while healing and creatively satisfying us. Discussed are numerous stories of people from the author's workshops who exemplify how poetry has aided them I becoming more whole. Parents understand how to use poetry to foster their relationships with their children, recognizing magical bonds that they never knew existed; persons who are ill learn how to come to terms with their diseases; and those who feel helpless in the surrounding world discover the freedom to act and affect real change. With the poetic tools, instruction, and accounts the author supplies in Poetic Medicine, readers can start now to make their own poems while addressing, acknowledging, accepting, and taking charge of their lives.
Author: Molly Harrower Publisher: Jason Aronson ISBN: Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 144
Book Description
This work is written for those interested in psychology, poetry, the use of poetry in a therapeutic context, and the study of the creative process as it occurs in normal development. The author of the text is both an internationally known psychologist and a recognised poet. The emphasis of the book is not primarily on the use of poetry in formal therapeutic treatment, but on the belief that poetry is part of normal development, and that it is one of the natural devices people possess to cope with the inevitable crises of living.
Author: Margo Fuchs Knill Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN: 1785926543 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 162
Book Description
Poetry is increasingly used in therapy, and it already occupies a central place in expressive arts therapies. This book is the first to explicitly combine theory and practice from the field of expressive arts with poetry and poetics. The book offers both a guide and poetic encouragement for using poetry in expressive arts work. Within this arts context, poetry is offered as a way to create hope and confidence, providing clients with a platform for healing, reconciliation, problem solving, and personal and professional development. Each chapter uses examples of poetry to illustrate the ideas of the chapter. With an outstanding contribution to the field of expressive arts theory and practice, this book is essential for people wanting to use an integrative arts-based approach to help their clients build resilience and foster sustainable, positive change in their lives.
Author: William Sieghart Publisher: Penguin UK ISBN: 0241419069 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 165
Book Description
'A matchless compound of hug, tonic and kiss' Stephen Fry on William Sieghart's bestselling Poetry Pharmacy The Poetry Pharmacy is one of the bestselling (and most giftable) poetry anthologies of recent decades. Now, after huge demand for more prescriptions from readers and 'patients' alike, William Sieghart is back. This time, tried-and-true classics from his in-person pharmacies are joined by readers' favourite poems and the new conditions most requested by the public - all accompanied by his trademark meditations (warm, witty and understanding, with just a twist of the challenging) on the spiritual ailments he seeks to cure. From ageing bodies and existential crises to long-distance relationships and embracing your slovenliness, The Poetry Pharmacy Returns caters to all-new conditions while drilling further down into the universals: this time, the challenges of family life, and of living as a person among others, receive a much closer look. Perfect for the treasured friends, barely tolerated siblings, beloved aunts and revered grandparents in your life.
Author: Nicholas Mazza
Author: Geri Giebel Chavis
Author: Nicholas Mazza
Author: Jack J. Leedy
Author: Diana Hedges
Author: John Fox
Author: Morris R. Morrison
Author: Molly Harrower
Author: Margo Fuchs Knill
Author: William Sieghart