Examines four characteristics (brevity, straightforward diction, contemplative mood, and autobiographical content) of classical Chinese poetry, to show how classical Chinese poetry is appropriate for use in many poetry therapy contexts. Includes an 8-item annotated list of sources. (SR)

Discusses briefly four recent anthologies of poetry by members of ethnic and racial groups traditionally underrepresented in the poetic canon. Concludes that much contemporary multicultural North American poetry can be of value to poetry therapists, who should familiarize themselves with it. (SR)

Offers brief annotations of a wide ranging selection of 38 poetry books and 14 poetry anthologies of contemporary North American multicultural poetry, focusing on books most powerful and relevant to the work of poetry therapists. (SR)

The 84 entries contained in this bibliography are arranged under three headings: poetry therapy, bibliotherapy, and relevant related items. Representing books, educational journals, popular magazines, and research studies, the titles span a variety of topics, including the following: poetry therapy in psychiatric nursing, poetry programs in mental…