Poetry Therapy (eBook)

Theory and Practice

Nicholas Mazza (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2021
282 Seiten
Taylor and Francis (Verlag)
978-1-000-51847-4 (ISBN)

Infos

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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 24.12.2021
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Psychiatrie / Psychotherapie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie ► Ergotherapie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• ISBN-10: 1-000-51847-7 / 1000518477
• ISBN-13: 978-1-000-51847-4 / 9781000518474