Poetic Medicine: Changing the World through Poetry

Poetic Medicine: Changing the World through Poetry
An Evening with Award-Winning Poet, Naomi Shihab Nye
& Acclaimed Poetry Therapist, John Fox

How does poetry serve as personal and collective medicine, transforming individuals and community life? Why build a life around poetry and how do communities benefit? What is the particular power of poetry that bears witness to social justice issues and mental health concerns?

With decades of practice, internationally respected authors and beloved poets Naomi Shihab Nye and John Fox will explore the healing power of poetry with us. They will read their own poems, and dialogue with one another regarding their lifelong devotions to poetry as a transformational force in the world.

Join us for an extraordinary evening at the Ecumenical Center that celebrates poetry-as-healer and highlights the work of the Institute for Poetic Medicine!

Tuesday, September 12, 2017
6:30 – 8:30 PM

Location:
The Ecumenical Center
8310 Ewing Halsell Drive
San Antonio, TX
78229

Contribution:
$20/Adults
$10/Students with ID

Notes:
– Bring a friend, or two, or three to receive a discount of $5 per ticket.
– Go with a group of 5 or more to get a discount of $10 per ticket!
– To ensure a seat, please pre-register online.

Questions? Contact:
Lejla Cenanovic
The Ecumenical Center
(210) 616-0885
Lcenanovic@ecrh.org

Sponsored by The Ecumenical Center

Naomi Shihab Nye
Award-Winning Poet

Naomi Shihab Nye has written or edited more than 30 books and has been a roving educator/public speaker for more than 40 years. Nye serves as an Advisory Board Member for The Institute for Poetic Medicine.

Drawing on her Palestinian-American heritage, the cultural diversity of her home in Texas, and her experiences traveling in Asia, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East, Nye uses her writing to attest to our shared humanity.

“John Fox’s work is so crucially important – his encouragement to others, a profound balm.” ~ Naomi Shihab Nye

John Fox, CPT
Founder, Institute for Poetic Medicine

John Fox is a poet and certified poetry therapist. He is author of Poetic Medicine: The Healing Art of Poem-Making (1997) and Finding What You Didn’t Lose: Expressing Your Truth and Creativity Through Poem-Making (1995) and numerous essays in a range of books on subjects of spirituality, education, writing, medicine, psychology and healing. His work is featured in the PBS documentary, Healing Words: Poetry and Medicine (2008).

“I am grateful for the life-force integral to poems and presence of Naomi Shihab Nye. There is congruency and resonance in the way Naomi lives her life and writes her poems. Her work offers a tremendous delight in-the-moment and provides many lasting gifts as I carry on with my day.” John Fox