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Poetry Therapy

Kara L.C. Jones

Articles

Can't You Get Over It?

Do well meaning relatives and friends tell you that you should be "over it by now"? Tell them to keep their rocks to themselves.

So you want to be certified?

How does one become a Certified Poetry Therapist?

The Forgotten Familiar

Sometimes the familiar touchstones are forgotten. Recapturing them can inspire our writing, encourage healing or celebration, and provide us with a way to share the intimate with the world.

A Review: Poetic Medicine by John Fox

Reviewing John Fox's book Poetic Medicine: The Healing Art of Poem-Making. A look at how very useful this resource can be for all of us.

Discovering Poetry Therapy

An academic poet evolves when she discovers Poetry Therapy and the healing of her art.