Can poetry be a form of medicine? Dr. Diana Hill explores this profound question with poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer on the Wise Effort Show. They discuss the role of poetry in emotional processing, grief, love, and connection. Diana shares how Rosemerry’s poetry has personally influenced her life and work. Rosemerry reads some of her poems, discusses her daily practice of writing a poem everyday, and offers insights into how poetry can help us be present with our pain and transform it. Drawing from her own experiences, especially the tragic loss of her son, Rosemerry explains how metaphors and a daily writing habit can serve as healing practices.

Join this insightful conversation to discover the therapeutic potential of poetry and how it can guide us through life's most challenging moments.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• The Power of Poetry in Therapy
• Rosemary's Personal Journey with Poetry
• Daily Writing Practice and Its Benefits
• Embracing Imperfection and Truth
• Sharing Personal Grief Publicly

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Episode 138: Holding Space for Yourself and Others With Tom Parkes

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