Episode 189 Unlocking Healing | Integrating Poetry Therapy In Holistic Counseling: Interview With Ashley Steineger

What is poetry therapy, and how does it differ from traditional forms of therapy? How can poetry in therapy help your clients on their healing journey?MEET Ashley SteinegerAshley Steineger is a holistic psychologist and poetry therapist who has a passion for using holistic and creative healing modalities. She is the author of ‘The Poetry Therapy Workbook’ and runs workshops on how poetry can be used to help with anxiety, depression, and grief. Ashley works in a variety of settings including private practice. She has a special interest in working with Empaths, Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), and anyone who has been told they are “too emotional” or “too sensitive.” Ashley is trained in Reiki and mindfulness instruction and loves collaborating with other holistic healing professionals. Find out more at The Poetry Therapist and connect with Ashley on InstagramThe Poetry Therapy Workbook by Ashley SteinegerIN THIS PODCAST:Who is poetry therapy for? 6:35What are the benefits of poetry therapy? 8:32Poetry prompts for integrating into sessions 18:49Who Is Poetry Therapy For?Using poetry as a tool for evoking emotionThe importance of finding what works for each clientHow to guide your clients through the processWhat Are The Benefits Of Poetry Therapy?Finding beauty and healing in your painHow to promote empathyHow to share your emotions in a safe wayHow to start incorporating poetry into your sessionsWhich clients resonate best with poetry therapy?Poetry Prompts For Integrating Into SessionsWhat is “The Poetry Therapy Workbook?”Using song lyrics instead of poetryWhat is the “Power of the Mind?”How to be trauma-informed when using poetry in a sessionWhat are some challenges when using poetry in therapy?Connect With MeInstagram @holisticcounselingpodcastFacebookJoin the private Facebook groupRate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.Sign up for my FREE email course: How to Build Confidence As A Holistic CounselorSelf-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to