Presents a unifying theoretical framework for bibliotherapy, based on C. Shrodes' model of bibliotherapy and I. D. Yalom's research on therapeutic factors in group therapy. Draws research and practice implications for both individual and group therapy. (RS)

Describes the use of poetry writing in work with delinquent female adolescents as a therapeutic method allowing deep rooted feelings and experiences to be expressed, and advancing group cohesion and universality. (SR)

Describes the ways in which the use of poetry in group therapy facilitates therapeutic goals consistent with interpersonal theory. Discusses the relationship between poetic interventions and I. D. Yalom's therapeutic factors, and offers a case example of an in-patient therapy group. (SR)

Describes the use of the collaborative poem in poetry therapy groups with low functioning patients in a psychiatric unit. Shows the collaborative poem to be an effective technique in fostering group cohesion and instilling contact with reality. (SR)

Provides a perspective on the use of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as a bibliotherapeutic tool in group therapy. Provide an example of theme extraction in a session. Considers philosophical and theoretical issues. (RS)

Reports on the use of storytelling with chronically mentally ill, hard-to-treat individuals in a maximum-security hospitalization setting. Describes briefly the use of several fairy tales, and notes their usefulness in group as well as individual therapy. (SR)

Describes a parenting group for recovering addicts in which poetry, journal keeping, and creative writing are instrumental in the group process. Shows how they are used to set a therapeutic environment and establish a working alliance within the group, to reinforce concepts learned about the parent-child relationship, and to enhance communication…

Describes the use of the creative arts as therapeutic techniques in group treatment for people with AIDS and HIV infection. Gives particular attention to poetry and art techniques in workshops on "intimacy and dating." (SR)

Analyzes spontaneous written expression (sampled from 11 workshops) according to a structured model of Creative Poetry Therapy. Finds similarity in the poetic indicators and in the expression of psychological needs, despite profound differences in the composition of the groups (children, youth, adults). Argues that the healing process of poetry…