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The Power of Words for Parents, Children, and Educators | Marcie Schwartz
Our words and our language set us apart from the rest of the animal Kingdom. In any relationship, words are extremely important. They are...

IPM Team
Mar 57 min read


Poetry of Nature | Early Summer | NanLeah
NanLeah's Early Summer Letter for July. We must speak about the trees.

NanLeah
Jul 3, 20248 min read


Poetry of Nature | Late Winter | NanLeah
This is a letter available monthly to Poetry of Nature subscribers. For full access to the Poetry of Nature letters please subscribe to...

NanLeah
Mar 2, 20249 min read


Poetry of Nature | Late Spring | NanLeah
This is one of two letters available monthly to Poetry of Nature subscribers. For full access to the Poetry of Nature letters please...

NanLeah
Jun 4, 20238 min read


Veterans and the Poetic Medicine Impact | Jim Moreno
“How We Say It” A Free On-Line Poetry Workshop for National, International, and Deported Veterans by Jim Moreno My interest in teaching...

IPM Team
Apr 10, 202311 min read


To Awaken Soulfulness in the Human Voice
Dear Friends of the Institute for Poetic Medicine, The mission statement of the IPM is: “To awaken soulfulness in the human voice.” This...

IPM Team
Apr 8, 20233 min read


Finding Home Amidst Exile During a Pandemic | Dr. James Brandenburg
With love and humility we remember the late Dr. James Brandenburg (January 31, 1943 / January 13, 2023). He was our dear mentor,...

IPM Team
Mar 27, 20231 min read


Martha Ward Honorary Fund
Dear Friends of IPM: It is with great sorrow that we send you the sad news of the passing of Martha Ward who became the first Peer...

IPM Team
Feb 27, 20232 min read


Resources for Poets, Writers and Readers
We include here a number of websites that offer a variety of resources for poets, writers, and readers. Poets & Writers, Inc Celebrating...

IPM Team
Sep 5, 20221 min read


Poetry Therapy Resources
Life Speaks Poetry Therapy provides insight and guidance for people of all ages seeking an outlet through expressive writing. The founder...

IPM Team
Aug 15, 20221 min read


Poems of Trauma & Transformation
Writing about my experiences... gave me new perspectives and skills. ~ Lisa A. Bertsch Poet Lisa...

IPM Team
Aug 1, 20224 min read


Exercises to Stir Your Voice | Exercise 3
Grab a pen & paper and try the exercises below. All exercises are adapted from Finding What You Didn't Lose: Expressing Your Truth and...

IPM Team
Jun 27, 20222 min read
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