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Can a Poem Be Healing? Writing Poetry Through the Pain
January 31, 2018 .
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Through my years as a therapist, I have been amazed at how frequently people who come to see me for therapy write poetry. Yet, this should not be surprising. As Hoffman and Granger (2015) ... Read More
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Poetry Shown to Have a Music-Like Effect on the Mind October 14, 2013 . 1 Comment
Words, words, words. Too many can leave you biting your tongue and putting your proverbial foot in your mouth. But when used wisely, with artistry and intention, words have the power to ... Read More
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Making Art Is Not Enough
August 10, 2011 .
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Making art is not enough. Storytelling is not enough. Writing lyrics and music is not enough. Dance and movement are not enough. None of these are enough to transform emotional pain and ... Read More
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Jung & Poetry: Full, Embodied Living July 22, 2011 . 6 Comments
Everything that irritates [or intrigues] us about others can lead us to a better understanding of ourselves. -C.G. Jung As we mature finding ways to relate to and communicate with the ... Read More
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Think Psychology and Poetry Don’t Mix? Think Again. May 24, 2011 . 3 Comments
We are the only species on Earth capable of preventing our own flowering -David Whyte The Creative Urge lives and grows like a tree in the earth from which it draws its nourishment -CG ... Read More
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Inner Imaginal Conversations December 20, 2010 . 4 Comments
Indigenous peoples for thousands of years have considered dreams to be guides to their lives helping them in decision making, especially in regards to significant life events. Jung believed ... Read More