Poetry therapy with special needs children: A pilot project Article

Olson-Mcbride, L, Page, T. (2006). Poetry therapy with special needs children: A pilot project . Journal of Poetry Therapy, 19(4), 167-183. 10.1080/08893670601040143

cited authors

  • Olson-Mcbride, L; Page, T

abstract

  • The ARC Poetry Club is a pilot project in which a poetry therapy group intervention was utilized with special needs children. In this article, information will be provided regarding the children who participated in the club, the activities that took place during each session of the club and the facilitator's observations regarding group participants’ reactions to the group activities. In addition, recommendations for future poetry therapy group interventions will be made based on the author's experience as facilitator of the ARC Poetry Club. © 2006 National Association for Poetry Therapy.

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publication date

  • January 1, 2006

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start page

  • 167

end page

  • 183

volume

  • 19

issue

  • 4