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Irish Poetry Therapy Network Conference 2020
Strength Through Poetry in Challenging Times
Zoom Saturday 17 October 2020

Sunday, November 24, 2013

PTP 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!

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Self-Discovery Through Poetry Workshop Sunday 27 October 2013

The 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.

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.

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
Carol Boland
Grove Mill
Hollyfort
Gorey
Co. Wexford.




Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Poetry Convention in Maynooth

Following 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.

This year, I am delighted to have been asked to present the Saturday morning session, The Mask and the Music.

Saturday, 14th September
Workshop presented by Carol Boland

“The Mask and the Music”

When I talk to my friends I pretend I am standing on the wings
of a flying plane . . .’  Jason Shinder

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.’

The aim of this workshop is to guide participants along a path of self-discovery. It will explore the themes of identity and persona using specific poems, fun exercises and African music to encourage group discussion and creative writing.

For full details of the convention and fees, chick here


Monday, July 15, 2013

Self-Discovery Session on Nourishment

A 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.

I will keep you all informed of upcoming workshops over the next few months.

In the meantime, have a good summer

Carol

Monday, May 27, 2013

Another Self-Discovery Through Poetry

A big thank-you to all the participants of my Self-Discovery workshop in Tinakilly Country House. It was a glorious day and we had an enjoyable, self-discovering time.

So much so that I have decided to run another workshop on Sunday 7 July from 2 to 5, this time using the theme 'Nourishment'. Cost €30 pp including refreshments.

If you would like to take part, please let me know and I will add your name to the waiting list.

Monday, March 18, 2013

Self-Discovery through Poetry - Wicklow Arts Festival

Self-Discovery through Poetry Workshop                                       in assoc with Wicklow Arts Festival

Poetry inspires and renews us time and again. When we read or hear a poem, our senses, hearts, minds, and souls all participate in the act. Because poems elicit responses on so many levels, they often function as vehicles for enlightenment and healing.

Sunday 26 May '13
2pm  – 5pm
                      €30 (incl refreshments)

The Biblio/Poetry Therapy workshop facilitates the use of published and original poems as well as story, narrative literature, song lyrics and therapeutic writing in an interactive process to enhance self-awareness and personal development. The aim of this half-day workshop is to guide participants along a path of self-discovery and personal development through fun exercises, themed poems, personal writing and group discussions.

No previous experience of writing poetry or prose is necessary.

A booking deposit of €10 is essential to hold your place. Please send your name, address and contact details with deposit to Carol Boland, Grove Mill, Hollyfort, Gorey, Co. Wexford.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Self-discovery through Poetry


WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE

invites you to join us for

Self-discovery through Poetry
with Carol Boland

Poetry inspires and renews us time and again. When we read or hear a poem, our senses, hearts, minds, and souls all participate in the act. Because poems elicit responses on so many levels, they often function as vehicles for enlightenment and healing.


A Biblio/Poetry Therapy course facilitates the use of published and original poems as well as story, narrative literature, song lyrics and therapeutic writing in an interactive process to enhance self-awareness and personal development.


GOREY LIBRARY
Tuesday mornings
26 Feb – 26 March 2013
10.30am – 12.30am

Booking is essential – No Charge  - Max 8 people - Contact Gorey Library