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The healing power of writing: applying the expressive/creative component of poetry therapy

Connolly Baker, Kathleen, Mazza, Nicholas·2004·Journal of Poetry Therapy
DOI 10.1080/08893670412331311352
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The healing aspects of writing are explored in this article. This includes an overview of the evidence for the use of writing in therapeutic capacities, as well as a discussion of the limitations. A case study involving the use of journaling with a client suffering from Lupus is presented. Brief illustrations of the use of writing in couple, family and group modalities are also presented.

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Authors
Connolly Baker, K., & Mazza, N.
Affiliations
Florida State University (US)
Venue
Journal of Poetry Therapy
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2004-09
Volume
17
Issue
3
Pages
141-154
ISSN
  • 0889-3675 (ISSN-L)
  • 1567-2344
DOI
10.1080/08893670412331311352
OpenAlex
W1974108397
Cited by
73
References
16
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 3 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 7 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 7 · 2014: 4 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 1
FWCI
0.46
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of Poetry Therapy (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health via Writing
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Art Therapy and Mental Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Empathy and Medical Education
Keywords
poetry therapy, expressive writing, therapeutic writing, journaling, lupus, healing, couple therapy, family therapy, group therapy

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