Poetry Therapy: Theory and Practice

Cover\nTitle Page\nCopyright Page\nDedication\nTable of Contents\nList of Illustrations\nAbout the Author\nForeword\nPreface: Restoring Hope (poem)\nPreface to the First Edition: Hope (poem)\nAcknowledgments\nIntroduction to the Second Edition\nPART ONE The Foundation of Poetry Therapy\n	1. The History and Development of Poetry Therapy\n	2. Theoretical Foundations\n	3. The RES Poetry Therapy Practice Model\nPART TWO Modalities of Poetry Therapy\n	4. Working with Individuals\n	5. Working with Families\n	6. Working with Groups\n	7. Working with Communities\nPART THREE Developmental Stages\n	8. Children and Early Adolescents\n	9. Adolescents and Young Adults\n	10. Adults\n	11. Older Adults\n	12. Death and Loss\nPART FOUR Research, Education, and Professional Development\n	13. Research\n	14. Education\n	15. Professional Development and New Directions\nAfterword: Homecoming (poem)\nAppendices\n	Appendix A Example of Question from the Questionnaire Poetry Therapy: An Investigation of Language, Symbol, and Story in Clinical Practice\n	Appendix B Example of Section from the Questionnaire Poetry Therapy: An Investigation of Language, Symbol, and Story in Clinical Practice\n	Appendix C Poetry Therapy Training Exercise for Practitioners\n	Appendix D Sample Poems for Use in Poetry Therapy\n	Appendix E Poetic Stems\n	Appendix F Poetry Therapy Narrative Report for Group Work: Guideline\n	Appendix G Poetry Therapy Narrative Report for Group Work: Observer Form\n	Appendix H Poetry Therapy Narrative Report for Group Work: Leader Form\n	Appendix I Writing Exercise\n	Appendix J Poetry Therapy Workshop Guide\n	Appendix K Resources\n	Appendix L The National Association for Poetry Therapy Code of Ethics\nReferences\nIndex