Poësieterapie - 'n terreinverkenning en toepassingsmoontlikhede daarvan in die Suid-Afrikaanse konteks

摘要: This article provides an overview of the field poetry therapy by focussing on its origin in ancient civilizations, earlier uses – which emphasise therapeutic value and establishment worldwide National Association for Poetry Therapy (NAPT). Definitions term are provided, difference between bibliotherapy is explained with reference to model Hynes Hynes-Berry (1986). The functions also indicated, references further research. guidelines used therapists choosing usable texts, a determining factor success therapy, set out. Finally, list provided few recent projects, institutions individuals South Africa who contribute community development using writing as therapy.