Poetry Therapy

Nicholas Mazza, PhD, is dean emeritus and the Patricia V. Vance Professor of Social Work emeritus at the Florida State University. He is also the founding and continuing editor of the Journal of Poetry Therapy.

About the Author  Foreword  Preface: Restoring Hope (poem)  Preface to the 1st Edition: Hope (poem)  Acknowledgments  Introduction to the 2nd Edition Part One. The Foundation of Poetry Therapy  1. The History and Development of Poetry Therapy  2. Theoretical Foundations  3. The R.E.S. Poetry Therapy Practice Model  Part Two. Modalities of Poetry Therapy  4. Working with Individuals  5. Working with Families 6. Working with Groups  7. Working with Communities  Part Three. Developmental Stages  8. Children and Early Adolescents  9. Adolescents and Young Adults  10. Adults 11. Older Adults  12. Death and Loss  Part Four. Research, Education, and Professional Development  13. Research  14. Education  15. Professional Development and New Directions  Afterword Homecoming (poem)  Appendices  Appendix A. Poetry Therapy Training Exercise for Practitioners   Appendix B. Sample Poems for Use in Poetry Therapy  Appendix C. Poetic Stems  Appendix D. Poetry Therapy Narrative Report for Group Work: Guidelines  Appendix E. Poetry Therapy Narrative Report for Group Work: Observer Form  Appendix F. Poetry Therapy Narrative Report for Group Work: Leader Form  Appendix G. Writing Exercise  Appendix H. Poetry Therapy Workshop Guide  Appendix I. Resources  Appendix J. NAPT Code of Ethics  References  Index