Poetry Therapy Within a Therapist's Practice Model

Author: Ospina-Kammerer V.

Source: Journal of Poetry Therapy, Volume 12, Number 3, 1999 , pp. 169-175(7)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

This article reports on the usefulness of poetry therapy within a therapist's practice model. Through the use of poetry, clients translate their interior images of the unconscious into oral, written, and symbolic forms to communicate with the therapist. Case examples are provided that demonstrate poetry created by clients helps them to express emotional pain and suffering. It is a valuable tool in individual and couples therapy. For instance, using poetry in therapy lends itself well to practicing Bowen's theory.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Doctoral student at the Florida State University, School of Social Work, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2570

Publication date: 1999-01-01