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The Passing of Two Great Practitioners of Poetry-as-Healer | John Fox, PPM
Wayne Gilbert: July 1, 1950 - September 23, 2025 Mari Alschuler: May 3, 1958 - September 20, 2025 I am writing to share news about the deaths of two brilliant people in the field of poetry therapy. Wayne Gilbert and Mari Alschuler are those brilliant people and practitioners. I met Wayne and Mari in the same year – 1995. They died this September. Their blessing, the direct experience by which I treasure each – 30 years of goodness, courage, love, vulnerability, giftednes

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4 days ago2 min read
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September 2025 Letter | John Fox, PPM
Dear Friend of Poetic Medicine,  To begin this letter I want to pause to remember Mari Alschuler -- an important person in my experience...

IPM Team
Sep 215 min read
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Living with Parkinson’s: Poetry as a Tool for Wellness
New Poetry Circle opportunity for Individuals Living with Parkinson’s and/or their Care Partners Sponsored by The Institute for Poetic...

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Sep 192 min read
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I Am All These | Mary Tallmountain
If a line or phrase resonates with you, we invite you to use it as a starting point to create your own poem. We welcome you to share your...

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Jan 16, 20241 min read
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