Disinvested communities and youth are not only faced with being exposed to trauma but finding ways to heal from it. A medium like poetry is powerful and can create compelling stories about the contradictions of outside narratives and reality. It also opens opportunities for resilience, truth, and empowerment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the importance of poetry and narrative change
- Understand the role of poetry in community and individual healing
- Develop the power of imagination and creativity
