Download or read book Poetry Therapy written by Nicholas Mazza and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Poetry and Story Therapy written by Geri Giebel Chavis and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Poetry Therapy written by Nicholas Mazza and published by CRC-Press. This book was released on 1999-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Poetry Therapy and Emotional Life written by Diana Hedges and published by Radcliffe Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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).
Download or read book Poetry Therapy written by Jack J. Leedy and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Poetry as Therapy written by Morris R. Morrison and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Therapy of Poetry written by Molly Harrower and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1995 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Poetic Medicine written by John Fox and published by TarcherPerigee. This book was released on 1997-10-13 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poems and commentary by both unknown and famous poets reveal how people from all walks of life have used poem-making to explore matters of concern to us all.
Download or read book Poetry in the Therapeutic Experience written by Arthur Lerner and published by MMB Music. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Therapy of Poetry written by Molly Harrower and published by Charles C. Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 1972 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Poetry Therapy written by Nicholas Mazza and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-24 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this third edition of Poetry Therapy, Dr. Mazza expands on poetry therapy applications and techniques, carefully illustrating the use of poems, expressive writing, and symbolic activities for healing, education, and community service. Building on the definition and foundation of poetry therapy, chapters discuss using Mazza’s poetry therapy model with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Featuring over a hundred new references and practice experiences, the updated edition covers new research findings and methods, especially with respect to expressive writing and brain activity. Additional updates include working with special populations such as minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and the LGBTQ+ community. New chapters on spirituality, the COVID-19 pandemic, and personal development through poetry and running are also featured. Each chapter ends with questions for reflection. This is a truly invaluable resource for any practitioner, educator, or researcher interested in poetry therapy, bibliotherapy, writing, and healing, or the broader area of creative arts and expressive therapies.
Download or read book Poetry Therapy written by Nicholas Mazza and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the American Psychological Association tradition of combining the arts and psychology, this book addresses the therapeutic aspects of clinical use of metaphor, narrative, journal writing, story telling, bibliotherapy, poetry and 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.
Download or read book Poetry and Story Therapy written by Geri Giebel Chavis and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poetry and short stories can act as powerful springboards to growth, self-enhancement and healing. With the guidance of a skilled facilitator, participants can engage with their own creative expression, and with that of others, and in doing so find opportunities to voice their truth, affirm their strengths, and find new ways of coping with challenges. This book explores the therapeutic possibilities of poetry and stories in turn, describing how to select appropriate works for discussion, and providing techniques for facilitating personally-relevent and growth-enhancing sessions. The author provides ideas and suggestions for personal writing activities that emerge from or intertwine with this discussion, and explains how participants can create their own poetic and narrative pieces using non-literary stimuli, such as music, photographs, paintings, objects, and physical movement. A useful appendix contains titles of individual poems, stories, and literary anthologies that the author has found particularly beneficial in her work, as well as useful further resources and contact details for readers who would like to train to be registered or certified poetry therapists or facilitators. Combining theory with innovative ideas for practical, experiential exercises, this book is a valuable tool for creative arts therapy students and practitioners, mental health and medical professionals, and anyone else interested in the healing possibilities of creative expression.
Download or read book Breaking Addictions with Biblio Poetry Therapy written by Elliott Perlin M.D. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fighting Addictions ithe Biblio/Poetry Therapy is a book that reviews this therapeutic tool with respect to its application in the management of drug and other addictions. It is intended for use by caregivers who wish to utilize this form of adjunctive therapy, addicted clients who might benefit from it, family members of addicted individuals and all others interested in learning about it. The introductory poems related to the various addictions and its unique focus on this form of therapy make it a valuable tool for all types ofcaregivers, patients themselves, and all others who view literature and poetry especially as a therapeutic medium..
Download or read book Play Therapy with Adolescents written by Loretta Gallo-Lopez and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 2010-08-14 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adolescents are often resistant, hostile, moody, and difficult, but they can also be fascinating, creative, spontaneous, and passionate. How do mental health professionals get past the facade? Play Therapy with Adolescents is the first book to offer a complete variety of play therapy approaches specifically geared toward adolescents. The chapters, written by experts in the field, offer readers entry into the world of adolescents, showing how to make connections and alliances.
Download or read book Poetry as Therapy Research and Education written by Rich Furman and published by University Professors Press. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poetry as Therapy, Research, and Education by Rich Furman is a collection of essential writings on the use of poetry in the social sciences. A social worker, researcher, educator, therapist, and poet himself, Furman’s writing covers a multitude of topics relevant to poetry, healing, and growth. In this volume, the vital role that poetry plays in society and the social sciences is revealed in clear and accessible writing. Many of Furman’s own poems are integrated to illustrate the diverse usages of poetry discussed in this volume. Grounded in theory, personal experience, and research, this book deepens our collective understanding of what poetry has to offer. It is indispensable for anyone seeking to integrate poetry into their own therapy, research, and teaching.
Download or read book A Therapeutic Approach to Teaching Poetry written by T. Williams and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-06-18 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how the study of poetry, by providing experiences similar to those produced by poetry therapy, can help students discover themselves and develop their potential to effect change in the world.
