Poetry as a Tool for Wellness Peer Facilitator's Manual Binder

Poetry as a Tool for Wellness Peer-Facilitator's Manual
Poetry and poem-making are compelling and effective tools in the journey toward wholeness. Poetry as a Tool for Wellness (PATFW) is based on 17 years of groundbreaking work integrating poetry and poem-making into mental health and wellness programs. These skills-based sessions offer participants a safe and creative circle in which to explore themes vital to wellbeing.

Based on groundbreaking work integrating Poetic Medicine into mental health and wellness programs, this manual and training program offers step-by-step guidance and scripts to prepare facilitators to:

*Feel the medicine of poetry for yourself, while receiving the skills and inspiration to offer it to others.
*Learn how to foster a safe and creative circle in which to explore themes vital to wellbeing.
*Get the exact steps needed to offer Poetic Medicine to your community... with confidence and without the overwhelm!

Themes Explored:
Poetry as a Tool for Wellness
Listening to Self and Others
Understanding, Self-Compassion, and Empathy
Making It Real with Healthy Choices
Overcoming Obstacles, Generating Forgiveness
Riding the Waves of Change: Creating Hope
and Transformation
Moment-to-Moment: Being in Gratitude
Practicing Self-Care

8-week series of themed, skills-based sessions
Quotes, poems, discussion questions, and writing activities
Suggested scripts and actions
Bonus session for hosting a celebratory poetry-reading event
Private, moderated Facebook Group for peer-support and community
Continuing education opportunities