Poetry, therapy and emotional life
Explores the thoughts of poets, therapists and counsellors in relation to the human condition with a component on how poetry can be used in therapeutic work. Concentrating on the theories of Freud, Jung, Rogers, Berne, Perls and Ellis, this book examines topics such as human motivation, experience and neurosis.
Print Book, Undefined, 2005
Radcliffe, Abingdon, 2005
157p. : vi.
9781857758603, 1857758609
1154074580
Forewords, Preface, About the author, About the contributors, Acknowledgements, Permissions, Part 1, Chapter 1. Poetry and therapy: a common pathway, Chapter 2. Transitions in life: early stages, Chapter 3. Transitions in life: later stages, Chapter 4. Spirituality, nature and religion, Chapter 5. Attachment and loss, Chapter 6. Loss and regeneration, Chapter 7. Journeys, Part 2. Introduction, Chapter 8. Poetry in individual counselling and therapy, Chapter 9. Running creative writing groups, Chapter 10. Poetry in healthcare settings, Chapter 11. Using poetry with young people: survive and shine!, Chapter 12. The art of memory: poetry and elderly people, Chapter 13. Poetry in counselling training, To conclude, Further reading, Index