A1 Journal article (refereed)
Therapeutic metaphors and personal meanings in group poetry therapy for people with schizophrenia (2021)
Maanmieli, K., & Ihanus, J. (2021). Therapeutic metaphors and personal meanings in group poetry therapy for people with schizophrenia. Journal of Poetry Therapy, 34(4), 213-222. https://doi.org/10.1080/08893675.2021.1951900
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Maanmieli, Karoliina; Ihanus, Juhani
Journal or series: Journal of Poetry Therapy
ISSN: 0889-3675
eISSN: 1567-2344
Publication year: 2021
Publication date: 19/07/2021
Volume: 34
Issue number: 4
Pages range: 213-222
Publisher: Routledge
Publication country: United States
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08893675.2021.1951900
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/77219
Abstract
This article concerns the therapeutic potential of metaphor in group poetry therapy, concentrating on the poetry therapy process of people diagnosed with schizophrenia. The data was collected in a one-year poetry therapy group. The main questions were: (1) What kind of therapeutic potential can metaphors offer in group poetry therapy? (2) What are the personal meanings and evaluations that the participants give to the therapy process and its effects on their lives? (3) What are the most significant elements in poetry therapy from the viewpoint of the client? The analysis was based on the Grounded theory method. The results showed that the most significant therapeutic factors of the process were social interaction, safety, and written self-expression. Writing in a group setting, especially through collaborative writing, had many positive effects on the clients. It allowed them to experience life’s worth raising their hope. Metaphors and collaborative writing made it possible to discuss difficult personal experiences.
Keywords: poetry therapy; therapeutic writing; writing; cooperation (general); interaction; metaphors; schizophrenia
Free keywords: poetry therapy; schizophrenia; therapeutic metaphor; collaborative writing
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2021
JUFO rating: 1
