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Past Poetry Partner Programs

The programs listed on this page show the history of the collaboration possibilities created by the IPM's Poetry Partner branch of operations.  

 

IPM is currently funding a number of Poetry Partner Programs.

Information on these Board-approved programs can be found here.

WisdomVerse

WisdomVerse

Facilitator: Magdalena Montagne

A poetry curriculum for SENIORS and those with ALZHEIMER'S, DEMENTIA, and other cognitive and physical impairments.

In the Shelter of Poetry

In the Shelter of Poetry

Facilitator: Cyra Dumitru


Creative expression and emotional support for STUDENTS struggling with situational and chronic DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMATIC MEMORY, BEREAVEMENT.

Who we are, Where we live Writing Workshops

Who we are, Where we live Writing Workshops

Facilitator: Cindy Washabaugh

FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY in the Collinwood Neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio

SOLA Poetry Club

SOLA Poetry Club

Facilitator: James Elsaesser

The School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) is an AFGHAN-LED PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS providing a rigorous education that promotes critical thinking, a sense of purpose, and respect for self and others.

Life Lines

Life Lines

Facilitator: Diane Kaufman

A Poetry and Expressive Arts Group for MEDICAL STUDENTS

Writing Our Relationship with Trees

Writing Our Relationship with Trees

Facilitator: Brian R. W. Sunset

Programming for PEOPLE WITH PTSD, AND SCHIZOPHRENIA, interested in exploring personal growth opportunities through poetry.

Finding Our Voices

Finding Our Voices

Facilitator: Judith Prest



Poetry groups serving adults who are in RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION.

Unlocked Poetry

Unlocked Poetry

Facilitator: Wayne Gilbert


Poetry circles HELPING INMATES at Sterling Correctional Facility to discover inner resources for personal transformation through reading and writing poetry.

The Rediscovery Project

The Rediscovery Project

Facilitator: Krista Wissing-Harrison

A poetry / art therapy group adapted to the cognitive, behavioral and emotional needs of people affected by BRAIN INJURY.

Writing from the Edge: Poems of Empowerment

Writing from the Edge: Poems of Empowerment

Facilitator: Brian Sunset

A collaboration project allowing poetry circles to be offered to ADULTS LIVING WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES.

Clubhouse Project

Clubhouse Project

Facilitator: Lisa DeVuono

Workshops that became the framework for the PEER TRAINING manual Poetry as a Tool for Recovery: An Easy-to-Use Guide in Eight Sessions

Poetry Workshops for Youth Affected by Incarceration

Poetry Workshops for Youth Affected by Incarceration

Facilitator: Kim Nelson

Poetry workshops for YOUTH AFFECTED BY INCARCERATION

Word Fire

Word Fire

Facilitator: Birch Dwyer

A Poetic Medicine Program offering workshops to UNHOUSED WOMEN at Jean’s Place Transitional Housing Residence.

RiseUp! Poetry Project

RiseUp! Poetry Project

Facilitators: James Elsaesser & Prosline Saint-Armand

A series of poetry circles where survivors of DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE gather to read, write, and share healing poetry. In doing so, women provide deep support and care to each other.

Finding Voice Poetry Workshop

Finding Voice Poetry Workshop

Facilitator: Annie Holden


Poetry workshops offered weekly at a HOMELESS SHELTER

Poetry Heals

Poetry Heals

Facilitator: Jacinta White

A program brought to DETAINED YOUTH at Guilford Detention Center

Project Star

Project Star

Facilitator: Jim Hornsby

Monthly poetry workshops brought to a home for women in EARLY RECOVERY FROM CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY.

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