184 Pages
by
CRC Press
183 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Poetry, Therapy and Emotional Life explores the thoughts of poets, therapists and counsellors in relation to the human condition with a practical component on how poetry can be used in therapeutic work. Concentrating on the theories of Freud, Jung, Rogers, Berne, Perls and Ellis, the book examines topics such as human motivation, experience and neurosis. It encourages readers to take a... Read more
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
Biography
Hedges, Diana
