tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55973776635343748692024-03-19T02:03:14.099-07:00Carol Boland Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-50763159572797634662020-08-25T08:01:00.002-07:002020-08-25T08:01:44.978-07:00 Strength Through Poetry In Challenging Times<p> IPTN 9th Annual Conference will be held on Zoom this year.</p><p>Reserve your place on Facebook Event page or email IPTN</p><p>Please note places are limited to ensure a positive experience.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2oU2G4JicXwMu-yfETaoourau7D-l4tlRfeBbi0chBhMip_Hq6DzIxBWmW35Ude4v1vFG_Ux0dqvEhGU-IRexZjd2rL-lM6cB88DGPgw1IseYEI7q3AuG_KrIAloNcHOdyWBpAe8CDpH/s1650/brochurestrength.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2oU2G4JicXwMu-yfETaoourau7D-l4tlRfeBbi0chBhMip_Hq6DzIxBWmW35Ude4v1vFG_Ux0dqvEhGU-IRexZjd2rL-lM6cB88DGPgw1IseYEI7q3AuG_KrIAloNcHOdyWBpAe8CDpH/s640/brochurestrength.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-90395685484075985382018-09-30T10:30:00.000-07:002018-09-30T10:30:06.866-07:00Crow Duo and Gorey Writers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On 27 September 2018, CrOw Duo, improvisation musicians, played with Gorey Writers in Gorey Library.<br />
An amazing evening where music and spoken word combined in a dynamic performance.<br />
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Delighted to be part of this innovative project.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-81119750124614158072018-06-30T05:17:00.002-07:002018-06-30T05:19:26.146-07:00Coming Ashore - a new collection of poetry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My latest collection of poetry, <b>Coming Ashore</b>, was launched on 14/6/18 at the Old School, Hollyfort, Gorey.<br />
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Music and poems rang out in the old school, and the evening was a great success thanks to Hollyfort's Tidy Towns, friends and family.<br />
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The book is available from Boland Press at €10 (plus P&P €2.50)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-62081830673308115412017-11-30T11:47:00.002-08:002017-11-30T11:48:22.261-08:00It's official<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pen Fest 2017 in Carlow Town runs from 22nd to 24th Sept 2017. As part of this writing festitval, Carol Boland facilitates a Self-Discovery through Poetry session on Sunday 24th in Carlow Library from 2pm to 4pm.<br />
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Check out the full programe at<br />
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All welcome to join the open discussion. If you are interested, please email irishpoetrytherapynetwork@gmail.com<br />
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This is a free event.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-65036085553587738872016-11-09T00:44:00.001-08:002016-11-09T00:44:51.828-08:00Playing with Words <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-42801088714119077852016-06-05T13:15:00.002-07:002016-06-05T13:16:47.197-07:00IPTN Poetry Therapy Session: Sunday 10 July 2016The next IPTN Poetry Therapy Session, The Journey, is on Sunday 10 July 2016 in Grove Mill, Hollyfort, Gorey, Co. Wexford.<br />
The session runs from 2pm to 5pm.<br />
Cost is €10 (€5 for IPTN Members) and light refreshments will be served.<br />
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All those interested in self-discovery through poetry are welcome.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-53837369639238365992016-04-30T08:19:00.001-07:002016-04-30T08:19:37.618-07:00Poetry Therapy Session in LetterkennyI am looking forward to joint-facilitating a <b>Meeting Your Inner Self</b> poetry therapy session with Theresa Kelly on Saturday 21 May '16 in Gartan Outdoor Center, Letterkenny.<br />
Full details on <a href="http://irishpoetrytherapynetwork.blogspot.com/">IPTN site</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-52173190929692410692016-04-02T04:27:00.003-07:002016-06-05T12:54:06.144-07:001916 Commemorative Poem to Hollyfort women I was delighted to be asked to write a poem to celebrate the opening of the 1916 Commemorative Garden by the Bann River in Hollyfort, The garden is dedicated to Aileen Keogh and Maire Comerford, Hollyfort women activists during the 1916 Rising.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-61161180036774143642016-04-02T04:16:00.000-07:002016-04-02T04:16:04.020-07:00New Poetry Therapy Journal from IPTN (Boland Press)
IPTN is publishing a biannual ezine, Poetry Therapy Journal Read it online here
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-61226619718790333312015-12-22T15:31:00.002-08:002015-12-22T15:35:21.267-08:00Time and Tide by Shed Poets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Shed Poets have published their latest collection of poetry, <i>Time and Tide </i>(Boland Press).<br />
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Here is one of my poems included in the book<br />
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a teller of stories<br />
by attachment<br />
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until she found<br />
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<b>Carol Boland - </b>Finding your Rhythm<br />
A workshop where music and poetry combine to connect us to our inner rhythm. Finding the beat in poetry with the help of a conga drum, we will discover our natural flow so helping to keep us in sync with our true selves.<br />
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<b>Theresa Kelly</b> - Poetry Immersion<br />
An invitation to meet ourselves at a deeper level by opening to the words of published poets, accompanied by music and movement. Engaging with the poetic words to help us find our rhythm and express it through the healing power of our own words and poetry.<br />
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<b>Ger Campbell</b>'s interactive workshop combines poetry and reflective writing with a movement meditation. We will engage with the concept of “rattling the bones” a practice used by Native American and African tribes. This practice helps release tensions, fears and anxieties held in the body. Through movement meditation we can centre and ground ourselves thus freeing us up to write and explore the rhythm of the empty spaces within us and allowing for a deepening awareness of self.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-13991747101176547412015-08-09T06:23:00.000-07:002015-08-09T06:23:28.520-07:00IPTN Annual Conference<h3>
<b>Date for your Diary</b></h3>
The annual IPTN conference will be held on Sunday 11 October 2015. This will be a one-day event at a venue to be decided. Workshops will revolve around 'the rhythm of life'. I will be facilitating one of the workshops and hope to see you there.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-71024333861820950752015-06-23T13:00:00.001-07:002015-06-23T13:10:21.199-07:00Irish Poetry Therapy Network Workshop - Sunday 26/7/15I am holding the next irish poetry therapy network peer group session at Grove Mill, Hollyfort, Gorey, Co. Wexford on Sunday 26th July from 2pm to 5pm.<br />
Fee: €10 and €5 for IPTN members.Numbers limited so fee should be paid to reserve your place.<br />
The Irish Poetry Therapy Network run regular sessions on self-discovery through poetry in Kilkenny and Gorey and all are welcome to attend.<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-77214760672227257622014-08-12T05:33:00.001-07:002014-08-12T05:33:18.993-07:00First Irish Poetry Therapy PractitionerIt was smiles all around when IPTN committee and my mentor Niall Hickey celebrated my becoming a qualified poetry therapy practitioner with iaPoetry - the first in Ireland. I am pleased to say there are several more iaPoetry trainees in the pipeline.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-3515465293421073922014-07-31T03:47:00.001-07:002014-07-31T03:48:45.940-07:00Well-Being Through Poetry Convention - Laughter is the best medicineIrish Poetry Therapy Network is holding 3rd Annual PT Convention on 11/12 October 2014 in Kilkenny Hotel, Kilkenny.<br />
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There will be a Laughter Workshop by Cara from the USA and I will be facilitating a workshop on the topic<br />
'We'll laugh about it later' - or words to that effect!<br />
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Check out <a href="http://irishpoetrytherapynetwork.blogspot.com/">IPTN</a> website for details as they are confirmed.<br />
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Looking forward to it!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-25313971538269236972014-04-26T07:14:00.001-07:002014-04-26T07:14:23.531-07:00The Peace of Wild Things in Gorey Library's Pop Up Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Celebrate Gorey Library's Pop UP Garden with a poetry therapy session 'The Peace of Wild Things' with Carol Boland, Monday 19 May at 11am as part of the Bealtaine Festival.<br />
Enjoy poetry and music of nature for an hour of self-discovery and well-being.<br />
Bring your favourite nature poem to read among the flowers.<br />
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Free admission but places must be booked in advance.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-22897470113290573522014-04-17T09:06:00.000-07:002014-04-17T09:07:33.248-07:00Interview on Dublin South FM on Rhyme and Reason<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the end of February I was interviewed by Helen Dwyer on her radio programme Rhyme and Reason. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To hear the interview click </span><a href="http://dublinsouthfm.ie/shows/79/Rhyme-and-Reason#R&R 280214 Carol Boland.mp3" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then click<b> R&R 280214 Carol Boland.mp3</b> from the list of podcasts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rhyme and Reason is a half-hour programme which features writers reading from their work and playing their choice of music.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope you enjoy it.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-92197028089243695642014-01-25T03:25:00.001-08:002014-01-25T03:31:36.328-08:00IPTN MeetingThe next irish poetry therapy network meeting will be held in Hollyfort, near Gorey, Co. Wexford on Saturday 22nd February 2014 from 2pm to 5pm. The session is open to all those interested in poetry therapy. There is a contribution to costs of €10 per person.<br />
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For instructions to the venue, please email irishpoetrytherapynetwork@gmail.com.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-47296517387314039492013-11-24T03:06:00.000-08:002013-11-24T03:06:09.252-08:00PTP course I am delighted to say that I have now completed the necessary facilitations, readings, research and training hours for my Poetry Therapy Practitioner qualification. Now all I have to do is present all the documentation and references to IaPoetry in the US and keep my fingers crossed!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-80747015420311839152013-10-10T11:11:00.003-07:002013-10-10T11:11:55.233-07:00Self-Discovery Through Poetry Workshop Sunday 27 October 2013The next Self-Discovery Through Poetry workshop will be held in Tinakilly House Hotel on Sunday 27 October. This half-day session runs from 2pm to 5pm and will be on the topic of Life's Changes.<br />
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One of the greatest challenges in life is the experience of change - whether it is anticipated or not.This session will explore the themes of Change and Transition using specific poems and fun exercises to encourage discussion and creative writing.<br />
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Cost is €30 (incl t/c) and, as places are limited to 10 persons, a deposit of €10 is required to reserve your place. Please send deposit to<br />
Carol Boland<br />
Grove Mill<br />
Hollyfort<br />
Gorey<br />
Co. Wexford.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-11112448650838282102013-08-06T05:49:00.002-07:002013-08-06T05:51:05.291-07:00Poetry Convention in MaynoothFollowing the success of the first poetry therapy convention held in Ireland last September, PoetryReach and iaPoetry have organisied another series of poetry therapy workshops in the Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth. Running from Wed 11 Sept (eve) to Sun 15 Sept (morn), the workshops will be presented by poetry therapists from the US, Wales, UK and Ireland.<br />
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This year, I am delighted to have been asked to present the Saturday morning session, <i>The Mask and the Music.</i><br />
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plane . . .’ <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/407">Jason Shinder</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The persona, for psychologist Carl Jung, was the social face the individual presented to the world, ‘a kind of mask, designed on the one hand to make a definite impression upon others, and on the other to conceal the true nature of the individual.’<br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal">
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self-discovery. It will explore the themes of identity and persona using
specific poems, fun exercises and African music to encourage group discussion
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597377663534374869.post-49471955313816575842013-07-15T15:48:00.002-07:002013-07-15T16:10:19.346-07:00Self-Discovery Session on NourishmentA big thank-you to all those who made our second Self-Discovery Through Poetry Workshop in Tinakilly House on Sunday 7th July such a success. The theme of Nourishment led to interesting discussions and writings inspired by poems by Billy Collins and others, and by the music of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.<br />
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I will keep you all informed of upcoming workshops over the next few months.<br />
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In the meantime, have a good summer<br />
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CarolUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0