Past Poetry Partner Programs
The programs listed on this page show the history of the collaboration possibilities created by the IPM's Poetry Partner branch of operations.
IPM is currently funding a number of Poetry Partner Programs.
Information on these Board-approved programs can be found here.
WisdomVerse
Facilitator: Magdalena Montagne
A poetry curriculum for SENIORS and those with ALZHEIMER'S, DEMENTIA, and other cognitive and physical impairments.
In the Shelter of Poetry
Facilitator: Cyra Dumitru
Creative expression and emotional support for STUDENTS struggling with situational and chronic DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMATIC MEMORY, BEREAVEMENT.
Who we are, Where we live Writing Workshops
Facilitator: Cindy Washabaugh
FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY in the Collinwood Neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio
SOLA Poetry Club
Facilitator: James Elsaesser
The School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) is an AFGHAN-LED PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS providing a rigorous education that promotes critical thinking, a sense of purpose, and respect for self and others.
Life Lines
Facilitator: Diane Kaufman
A Poetry and Expressive Arts Group for MEDICAL STUDENTS
Writing Our Relationship with Trees
Facilitator: Brian R. W. Sunset
Programming for PEOPLE WITH PTSD, AND SCHIZOPHRENIA, interested in exploring personal growth opportunities through poetry.
Word Fire
Facilitator: Birch Dwyer
A Poetic Medicine Program offering workshops to UNHOUSED WOMEN at Jean’s Place Transitional Housing Residence.
Unlocked Poetry
Facilitator: Wayne Gilbert
Poetry circles HELPING INMATES at Sterling Correctional Facility to discover inner resources for personal transformation through reading and writing poetry.
The Rediscovery Project
Facilitator: Krista Wissing-Harrison
A poetry / art therapy group adapted to the cognitive, behavioral and emotional needs of people affected by BRAIN INJURY.
Writing from the Edge: Poems of Empowerment
Facilitator: Brian Sunset
A collaboration project allowing poetry circles to be offered to ADULTS LIVING WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES.
Clubhouse Project
Facilitator: Lisa DeVuono
Workshops that became the framework for the PEER TRAINING manual Poetry as a Tool for Recovery: An Easy-to-Use Guide in Eight Sessions
Poetry Workshops for Youth Affected by Incarceration
Facilitator: Kim Nelson
Poetry workshops for YOUTH AFFECTED BY INCARCERATION
Finding Our Voices
Facilitator: Judith Prest
Poetry groups serving adults who are in RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION.
RiseUp! Poetry Project
Facilitators: James Elsaesser & Prosline Saint-Armand
A series of poetry circles where survivors of DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE gather to read, write, and share healing poetry. In doing so, women provide deep support and care to each other.
Finding Voice Poetry Workshop
Facilitator: Annie Holden
Poetry workshops offered weekly at a HOMELESS SHELTER
Poetry Heals
Facilitator: Jacinta White
A program brought to DETAINED YOUTH at Guilford Detention Center
Project Star
Facilitator: Jim Hornsby
Monthly poetry workshops brought to a home for women in EARLY RECOVERY FROM CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY.