Poetry Therapy: Theory and Practice

✍ Scribed by Nicholas Mazza

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2016
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 287
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
About the Author
Foreword
Preface: Restoring Hope (poem)
Preface to the First Edition: Hope (poem)
Acknowledgments
Introduction to the Second Edition
PART ONE The Foundation of Poetry Therapy
1. The History and Development of Poetry Therapy
2. Theoretical Foundations
3. The RES Poetry Therapy Practice Model
PART TWO Modalities of Poetry Therapy
4. Working with Individuals
5. Working with Families
6. Working with Groups
7. Working with Communities
PART THREE Developmental Stages
8. Children and Early Adolescents
9. Adolescents and Young Adults
10. Adults
11. Older Adults
12. Death and Loss
PART FOUR Research, Education, and Professional Development
13. Research
14. Education
15. Professional Development and New Directions
Afterword: Homecoming (poem)
Appendices
Appendix A Example of Question from the Questionnaire Poetry Therapy: An Investigation of Language, Symbol, and Story in Clinical Practice
Appendix B Example of Section from the Questionnaire Poetry Therapy: An Investigation of Language, Symbol, and Story in Clinical Practice
Appendix C Poetry Therapy Training Exercise for Practitioners
Appendix D Sample Poems for Use in Poetry Therapy
Appendix E Poetic Stems
Appendix F Poetry Therapy Narrative Report for Group Work: Guideline
Appendix G Poetry Therapy Narrative Report for Group Work: Observer Form
Appendix H Poetry Therapy Narrative Report for Group Work: Leader Form
Appendix I Writing Exercise
Appendix J Poetry Therapy Workshop Guide
Appendix K Resources
Appendix L The National Association for Poetry Therapy Code of Ethics
References
Index