Poetry Therapy is a certifiable expressive therapy. You’ve heard of its granddaddy, Art Therapy. Perhaps you know the cousins, Music, Dance, and Drama Therapy.
Poetry Therapy uses literature for healing and personal growth. Historically, the first Poetry Therapist on record was a Roman physician by the name of Soranus in the first century A.D., who prescribed tragedy for his manic patients and comedy for those who were depressed. It is not surprising that Apollo is the god of poetry, as well as medicine, since medicine and the arts were entwined from the beginning of civilization.
Poetry Therapy and expressive writing open the door to healing through the words and symbols used by poets and writers. Poetry offers symbolism, imagery, and emotion, which help group members find new attitudes and hope.
Do you have to write poetry for this to help? Absolutely not!
If you can make a list, Poetry and Journal Therapy will be helpful.
(On the other hand, if you want to write poems, the group will provide plenty of encouragement.)
Consult The Write Path Class Schedule for Poetry Therapy Groups
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