Poetry Therapy: Theory and Practice

Poetry Therapy: Theory and Practice
by Nicholas Mazza

Poetry Therapy: Theory and Practice
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Author: Nicholas Mazza
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-09-22
ISBN: 0415944864
Number of pages: 232
Publisher: Routledge

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Book Review: Fantastic resource!
Summary: 5 Stars

Mazza has provided a complete history of poetry, song lyrics, bibliotherapy, journaling, free-writing, etc. as they are used in the therapeutic enterprise. He includes individual, family, couples and special populations (children, the elderly, A.I.D.S. victims, and battered women) in his descriptions of useful ways to conduct poetry therapy. There are several appendices at the end of the book, including sample writing exercises, sample poems organized along common themes seen in psychotherapy, internet resources, and the poetry therapy code of ethics. This book is a must for anyone engaging in poetry therapy, including those who use it as an adjunct to traditional talk therapies.

Summary of Poetry Therapy: Theory and Practice

Poetry therapy has been formally recognized as a valuable form of treatment for over thirty years, and has been proven effective worldwide with many diverse clients. Written by a pioneer and consistent leader in the field, Poetry Therapy: Theory and Practice presents a unified model for the effective practice of poetry therapy. Based on his wealth of clinical and theoretical knowledge, Dr. Nicholas Mazza outlines a tripartite system composed of receptive, expressive, and symbolic modes of practice. This text serves as a primary resource for any serious practitioner interested in poetry therapy, bibliotherapy, writing and healing, or the broader area of creative/expressive arts therapies.

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