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Scenario

When poetry becomes a therapeutic tool but triggers symptoms

My therapist suggested I try writing poetry to process trauma but every time I start I dissociate and cannot remember what I wrote

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The attempt to use creativity for healing encounters psychological defense mechanisms.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Poetry — the oldest creative form?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.