Psychosocial Spiritual Alberta Community of Practice: Session 7
May 15, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Organized by: Palliative Institute
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Poetry in Therapy, presented by Joanne Morcom, BSW, RSW, social worker, Extendicare Cedars Villa
Presenter: Joanne Morcom, BSW, RSW, social worker, Extendicare Cedars Villa
In this session you gain knowledge of the therapeutic uses of poetry, including for coping with serious illness and in grief work. Joanne will provide information about bibliotherapy, poetry as therapy and resources for further study. Participants will have the opportunity to read and discuss a sample poem in break-out rooms before reconvening for a final discussion.
About the Psychosocial Spiritual Alberta Community of Practice series
In palliative and grief care, there is often a component of suffering that we cannot “fix” or “take away”. Instead, as psychosocial-spiritual professionals we are called to companion and support, foster coping, processing, treatment, and sometimes healing. This COP seeks to develop the clinical and self-care skills of professionals providing psychosocial-spiritual care to palliative patients, families and the bereaved in Alberta. Developed with Alberta content, this series is open to social workers, spiritual care providers, creative arts therapists, occupational therapists, Indigenous liaisons, counsellors, psychologists, nurses and other clinicians providing emotional and spiritual support. Come explore relevant topics, meet your colleagues, deepen your knowledge, and build connections. We encourage you to attend all sessions, as able.