What is Poem Therapy?

Poem Therapy (also known as Poetry Therapy) is a form of expressive arts therapy that uses poems, creative writing, and reflection to promote healing, self-awareness, and emotional expression. It encourages individuals to use language as a bridge between emotion and understanding.

Core Principles of Poem Therapy

• Expression: Writing or reading poetry to explore emotions safely.
• Reflection: Understanding one’s inner world through metaphor and imagery.
• Connection: Building empathy and shared experience through language.
• Transformation: Turning pain and struggle into insight and healing.

How Poem Therapy Works

• Reading selected poems that resonate emotionally.
• Writing personal poetry to express feelings and experiences.
• Group sharing and reflection to promote emotional release and connection.
• Analyzing poetic symbols and metaphors to gain psychological insight.

Benefits of Poem Therapy

• Encourages emotional release and self-understanding
• Improves communication and empathy
• Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression
• Fosters creativity and self-confidence

Poem Therapy is used in counseling, education, and group therapy to foster emotional intelligence and well-being.

Join Emocare’s Poem Therapy Session

Experience how words can heal. Emocare’s Poem Therapy Workshop helps counselors and individuals use poetry as a tool for therapy, reflection, and growth.