Poetry and therapy promote healing and growth in similar ways; however, poetry also can enhance p... more Poetry and therapy promote healing and growth in similar ways; however, poetry also can enhance psychotherapy. Comparing poetry and therapy can facilitate new insights into how therapy works. In this presentation, several parallels between therapy and poetry are considered. With each of these themes, it is discussed how poetry can be integrated to enhance therapy with some clients. First, psychotherapy seeks to discover insight and create meaning utilizing a language that resonates with the client. The standard language and clichés of therapy sometimes do not connect with clients. Poetry, like therapy, utilizes a unique language of symbols, metaphors, and images to deepen one’s understanding. Although a poem seeks to convey the same meaning as could be conveyed through prose, the unique style and use of language allows the poem to make it something more. Similarly, therapists and clients develop a unique way of communicating rooted in symbols, metaphors, and images emerging from the...
Poetry and therapy promote healing and growth in similar ways; however, poetry also can enhance p... more Poetry and therapy promote healing and growth in similar ways; however, poetry also can enhance psychotherapy. Comparing poetry and therapy can facilitate new insights into how therapy works. In this presentation, several parallels between therapy and poetry are considered. With each of these themes, it is discussed how poetry can be integrated to enhance therapy with some clients. First, psychotherapy seeks to discover insight and create meaning utilizing a language that resonates with the client. The standard language and clichés of therapy sometimes do not connect with clients. Poetry, like therapy, utilizes a unique language of symbols, metaphors, and images to deepen one’s understanding. Although a poem seeks to convey the same meaning as could be conveyed through prose, the unique style and use of language allows the poem to make it something more. Similarly, therapists and clients develop a unique way of communicating rooted in symbols, metaphors, and images emerging from the...
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