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The Healing Power of Poetry

The Healing Power of Poetry

Blanton, Smiley
Peale, Norman Vincent

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral PoetrySelf-Help

ISBN10: 1258445883
ISBN13: 9781258445881
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jul 28 2012
Pages: 222
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Healing Power of Poetry by Blanton Smiley is a comprehensive guide to the therapeutic benefits of poetry. In this book, the author explores how poetry can be used to heal emotional wounds and promote mental well-being. The book begins by discussing the history of poetry as a therapeutic tool, tracing its roots back to ancient Greece and Rome. It then delves into the science behind how poetry can affect the brain and body, examining the ways in which reading and writing poetry can reduce stress, improve mood, and even boost the immune system. Throughout the book, the author provides numerous examples of how poetry has been used in various therapeutic settings, including hospitals, prisons, and addiction treatment centers. He also offers practical tips on how to incorporate poetry into one's own self-care routine, such as using poetry as a form of meditation or journaling. The Healing Power of Poetry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the therapeutic benefits of poetry, whether they are mental health professionals, poets, or simply individuals looking to improve their own well-being. With its engaging writing style and insightful analysis, this book is sure to inspire readers to explore the healing potential of poetry for themselves.A Psychiatrist Introduces Poems Which He Has Found Helpful To His Patients.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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