Poetry therapy worksheet

1. What is your personal reaction to this poem?

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2. How does this poem relate to what is going on in your life?

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3. Is there a theme or message in this poem? If so, please identify it and discuss it.

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4. Is there a particular line or image that has special significance for you?

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5. Is there a part of this poem that you would like to change? If so, please do.

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6.  If you could write a letter to the poet, what would you say?

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7.  Is there “hope” in this poem? Explain.

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References

Mazza, N. (2017). (2nd ed.). Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group.

Pearson, Mark & Egglestone, Stefan & Winship, Gary. (2020). How Can Poetry Support the Understanding of Psychotic Experiences? - A Conceptual Review. Journal of recovery in mental health, 3. 39-53.

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Please note: There may be a more up-to-date and editable version of this worksheet available here which may be more suitable to present to clients if you are a therapist or to use in a classroom as a teacher or guidance counsellor.