The International Academy for Poetry Therapy (iapoetry)
is a credentialing organisation that provides quality training for those who
wish to become Poetry Therapy Practitioners (PTP). We believe in the principles of therapeutic
writing and non-violent communication, and in helping each other to foster
well-being, growth and learning.
I am Assistant Director of iaPOETRY (The
International Academy for Poetry Therapy), NYC, and am a tutor and mentor/
supervisor for the academy – teaching, mentoring and training potential poetry
therapy practitioners, both in the UK
and the USA .
I have received awards and scholarships from NAPT (National Association for
Poetry Therapy) and Wales Arts International, for pioneering work in the field
of poetry therapy, as well as scholarships from Bridgexngs Poetry
Center , NYC.