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John's Schedule At A Glance
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TLA Conference
Sept. 4-7, 2009
Goddard College
Plainfield, VT
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FINDING THE WORDS TO SAY IT
Sept. 8-9, 2009
Norris Cotton Cancer Ctr.
Lebanon, NH
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POETIC MEDICINE
Oct. 1-3, 2009
Nativo Lodge
Albuquerque, NM
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POETRY THERAPY
Oct. 10-11, 2009
Institute for Transpersonal Psychology
Palo Alto, CA
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JOURNEY OF THE POET
Oct. 16, 2009
Sophia Center
Oakland, CA
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FINDING YOUR VOICE
Oct. 27-28, 2009
The Wellness Community
Atlanta, GA
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FINDING WHAT YOU DIDN'T LOSE
Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2009
Seaview Inn
Pawley's Island, SC
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POETIC MEDICINE
Nov. 6-7, 2009
Crossroads Gallery
Albany, NY
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BLYTHEDALE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Nov. 11-12, 2009
Valhalla, NY
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POETRY READING WITH BOB JACOB & JOHN FOX
Nov. 16, 2009
Farmington Library
Farmington, CT
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ST. FRANCIS & HARTFORD HOSPITALS
Nov. 16-17, 2009
Hartford, CT
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POETIC MEDICINE
Dec. 2-3, 2009
The Gathering Place
Cleveland, OH
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Dear Friends of IPM,
As we get closer to the Autumn Equinox
I hope this finds you in good spirits. Soon leaves will turn more
colorful; even in the midst of great seasonal transition and the
letting go of life, we see beauty.
At seventeen I recall listening to the deep music of The Wild Swans at Coole
by W. B. Yeats. Yeats captures the magic of language. It was then I
learned about the capacity of language to transport me:
THE TREES are in their autumn beauty,
The woodland paths are dry,
Under the October twilight the water
Mirrors a still sky;
Upon the brimming water among the stones
Are nine and fifty swans....
The entire poem explores how much things change in our lives,
bringing the great and heartbreaking loss of who and what I love. Yet
finally, to Yeats, that very change allows for a sense of profound
nostalgia, mystery, even hope.
While there is great healing power, and yes a kind of raw beauty in
unvarnished, direct, truth-telling language, so too there is healing in
the beauty of lyric language.
Plato, it is said, taught that beautiful language conveys a sense of sophrosyne, which to the ancient Greek meant a sense of integration and happiness. They considered that the opposite of hubris. There are parallels regarding sophrosyne
to be found in all great spiritual traditions. I know that this kind
of language, heard on turbulent seas, helped to calm and deepen me .
I wish you some beautiful language this season!To read The Wild Swans at Coole in its entirety:
I am enthusiastic about my upcoming fall schedule that includes bringing "poetic medicine" to: Vermont, New Hampshire, Georgia, New York, Connecticut, New Mexico, South Carolina, Ohio and right here at home in Northern California. You can check out my schedule below.
Many of these programs are open to the public. Some are not; these ones are dedicated to psychology students, pastoral care
counselors, patients and medical staff at hospitals and conferences
where I'll be going.
I am posting nearly everything I'm doing so you can see the scope
of our work at IPM. Afer reading this, you might consider a program for the
institution where you work. Please share this "constant contact" with
your friends in the areas of the country where I'll be going.
Looking ahead to October, we will share a newsletter with you that contains some fabulous stories about how The Institute
for Poetic Medicine's poetry partner programs are serving people with
a range of needs.
We always welcome your responses.
Sincerely yours,
John Fox
P.S. If you didn't see my previous Constant Contact communication to you with resources and recommendations from The Institute for Poetic Medicine, you can find it here: (Click Here)
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September 4 - 7
Offered with John Fox, CPT
and A Diverse Group of Keynote Presenters
~ Open to the Public ~
Transformative Language Arts Network
Goddard College
Plainfield, VT
THE POWER OF WORDS
Liberation, Transformation, and Celebration
Through the Spoken, Written, and Sung Word
Dates:
Friday, September 4 - Monday, September 8, 2009
Location:
Goddard College
123 Pitkin Rd.
Plainfield, VT
Fee:
Visit Website Link Below for More Information
John
will present along with a diverse group of keynote presenters. Explore how
we can use our words - written, spoken, or sung - to make community,
deepen healing, witness one another, wake ourselves up, and foster
empowerment and transformation. Organized by the Transformative
Language Arts Network, and founded by Goddard College, this conference
features experiential workshops on a wide range of the expressive
language arts and right livelihood, performances, open readings, and
celebrations. Make community with others who share your passion.
Keynoters Include:
 Kayhan Irani
John Fox
Lewis Mehl Medrona
Dovie Thomason
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Sherry Reiter
Callid Keefe & Kristina Perry
Terry Hauptman
CLICK BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TLA:
Transformative Language Arts Network
CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER:
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September 8 & 9
A Special Workshop with John Fox, CPT
~ Open to The Public ~
FINDING THE WORDS TO SAY IT:
The Healing Power of Written Expression
Sponsored by Patient & Family Services
Norris Cotton Cancer Center
Dartmouth College Medical Hospital
Date:
September 8, 2009
Tuesday: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Location:
Norris Cotton Cancer Center Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center One Medical Drive Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756
Note: This is a FREE event; however space is limited and registration is required
To Register:
Please call Patient & Family Services:(603) 650-751
John will also be presenting to: medical students, elders in assisted living, facilitators for patient and family service, and the palliative care team.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PRESENTATION AT NORRIS COTTON CANCER CENTER:
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PATIENT & FAMLY SUPPORT SERVICES AT NORRIS COTTON CANCER CENTER:
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October 1 -3, 2009
Offered by John Fox, CPT
Nativo Lodge
Albuquerque, NM
POETIC MEDICINE:
The Healing Art of Poem-Making
~ Not a Public Offering ~
A 2 Day Presentation
for The Southwest Region of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education ~
Date:
October 1 - 3, 2009
As a keynote speaker, John will be presenting Poetic Medicine: The Healing Art of Poem-Making. Additionally, he will be presenting applications of poetry therapy in pastoral care.
This event is for members of The Southwest Region of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
TO VISIT THE SOUTHWEST REGIONS OF THE ASSOC. FOR CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION'S WEBSITE AND READ MORE ABOUT JOHN'S WORKSHOP: (Click Here)
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October 10 - 11, 2009 Offered by John Fox
The Institute for Transpersonal Psychology
Palo Alto, California
POETRY THERAPY:
Reclamation of Deep Language
~ A Class for ITP PhD Students ~
Date:
October 10-11, 2009
John has served as a professor at The Institute of Transpersonal Psycology for 12 years. He will be presenting a class for ITP's PhD students on Poetry Therapy: Reclamation of Deep Language
This class is for PhD students enrolled at The Institute for Transpersonal Psychology.
Location:
The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
1069 East Meadow Circle
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 493-4430
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY:
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October 16, 2009
Offered by John Fox
Holy Names University at the Sophia Center
for Culture and Spirituality
Oakland, California
~ Open to the Public ~
THE JOURNEY OF THE POET:
Following Your Thread, Breaking Your Silence
~ An Evening Presentation ~
Date: October 16, 2009 Friday: 7:00PM - 9:15PM Location:
Holy Names University Sophia Center for Culture & Spirituality 3500 Mountain Blvd. Oakland, California 94619-1699
Fee:
General Public: $15.00 Seniors & Students: $12.00
For More Information:
Please Call: 1-800-794-8813 Or e-mail Jane Heckathorn at: heckathorn@hnu.edu
This talk will bring your
attention to the thread William Stafford speaks of, that place in you that is
steady and true; as well as help you express the unique and creative voice of
the poet within you. Deep listening opens the individual heart and enriches
community; we feel close to holy silence. Let us use this time to get in touch
with and follow that steady thread, celebrate holy silence and find the courage
to break oppressive silence. Let us reclaim the voice of the poet.
John has been a professor at the Sophia Center since 2005. In addition to this presentation, he will also be teaching
for the Culture and Spirituality degree program Saturday, October 17 and Monday
October 19.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT JOHN'S PRESENTATION AT THE SOPHIA CENTER FOR CULTURE AND SPIRITUALITY: (Click Here)
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SOPHIA CENTER FOR CULTURE AND SPIRITUALITY: (Click Here)
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October 27 - 28, 2009
Offered by John Fox
The Wellness Community Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
~ Open to the Public ~
FINDING YOUR VOICE:
Discovering Hope and Meaning
with the Healing Power of Written Expression
John Fox returns for his 13th season at The Wellness Community - Atlanta Northside
Date: October 27 & 28, 2009 Tuesday: 12:15PM - 3:30PM *Wednesday: 12:15PM - 3:30PM **Lunch is provided free of charge both days;
RSVP required!
For More Information & To RSVP:
Please Call: (404) 843-1880 Or e-mail Rachel at: rachel@twc-atlanta.orgLocation:
The Wellness Community - Atlanta Northside 5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Building C-Suite 225Atlanta, GA 30342-1556 Truth is such a rare thing, it is
delightful to tell it.
Emily Dickinson
We live in a
country geared to speed and youth.
Southwest painter Georgia O'Keefe said, "Nobody sees a flower-really-it is so small-we haven't
time-and to see takes time like to have a friend takes time."
We also live in
a culture that prizes an ideal kind of health and yet avoids or denies those
times when an illness like cancer impacts our lives.
Poetry's gift,
and strangely, the unsought gift of cancer, encourages us to slow down and take
our time. We learn to pay
attention to what counts.
We take our time
to not only see a small flower, but to feel the richness of cherished
relationships. You may wish to
mend or release connections that are broken. You may gain greater appreciation for the whole world,
broken as it appears to be.
By sharing our
poems with one another, we take time to listen to a friend. It is a great gift, that kind of
listening. It helps to mend the
spirit. All of this gives the word
hope and being hopeful a sense of authenticity.
This writing
workshop will stimulate and encourage you to explore experiences and feelings
encountered in your daily life. As someone who knows they are on a healing
journey, you have much to say about life.
No previous
experience with writing and poetry is necessary! Or you may love writing poetry and/or have wonderful poems
memorized. All are welcome!
TO SEE THIS EVENT ON THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY CALENDAR: (Click Here)
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY - ATLANTA NORTHSIDE:
(Click Here)
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October 30 - November 1, 2009
Offered by John Fox, CPT & Sally Z. Hare, PhD
Sea View Inn
Pawley's Island, South Carolina
~ Event is Full, Waiting List Available ~
FINDING WHAT YOU DIDN'T LOSE:
Reclaiming Your Hidden Wholeness
Through the Healing Power of Writing
Dates:
October 30 - November 1
Friday: Begins 5:00PM
Sunday: Ends with Lunch
Location:
Sea View Inn
Pawley's Island, South CarolinaThis retreat is fully registered. And we want to work with you! Please contact us to get on the waiting list - just in case. You can also plan for next year. John and Sally will present September 10-12, 2010 at the Mercy Center in the San Francisco Bay area. To Find Out More, Contact Sally Hare at: Phone: (843) 238-9291 E-mail: sally@coastal.edu
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS RETREAT, YOU MAY DOWNLOAD A FLYER BY CLICKING HERE: Pawley Island FlyerTO LEARN MORE ABOUT SALLY HARE:
(Click Here)
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November 6 - 7, 2009
Offered by John Fox, CPT
Crossroads Gallery
Albany, New York
POETIC MEDICINE:
The Healing Art of Poem-Making
Dates:
November 6 - 7, 2009
Friday: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Fee:
Friday: $25
Saturday: $85
Friday & Saturday: $100.00
Location:
The Crossroad Gallery
4956 Western Turnpike
Duanesburg, New York 12056
For More Information and To Register:
Please contact Judith Prest at:
Phone: (518) 275-3404
E-Mail: JEPrest@AOL.com
Poem-making
is a creative act that helps you reclaim your feelings, your voice, and your
truth. This workshop will provide
a place to gather these treasures and bring them home with you.
Drawing
from a splendid range of sources, we will experiment with poem-making as a
healing catalyst. This workshop
will allow your unique way of expressing yourself to unfold. You will learn to use poetic elements
of metaphor and imagery as remedies to become more whole and live with greater
heart.
We will make a place for
deep feeling; explore the playfulness of language; the joy of common things;
write of the paradoxes, challenges, and mystery in our lives. We will experience how breathing,
stillness, and empathic listening deepen the act of writing.
This workshop is for
beginning or experienced poets and writers alike. Anyone in the helping professions will benefit and find
tools for their work. It will be
valuable for anyone with a desire to express their truth and creativity.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CROSSROADS GALLERY, VISIT THEIR WEBSITE: (Click Here)
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November 11 - 12, 2009
Offered by John Fox, CPTBlythedale Children's HospitalVahalla, New York~ Not a Public Event ~
Established in 1891, Blythedale Children's Hospital
in Westchester County, New York, is dedicated exclusively to the
diagnosis, care, and treatment of children with complex medical and
rehabilitative needs. Blythedale
is a national leader in developing innovative, multidisciplinary
inpatient and ambulatory programs, as well as a community resource for
children with a variety of medical concerns. As a guest of the Child Life Program, John Fox returns to Blythedale to offer programs in both the school and the hospital.
Dates: November 11 - 12, 2009
Location:
Blythedale Children's Hospital 95 Bradhurst Avenue Valhalla, New York TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BLYTHEDALE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: (Click Here)
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November 16, 2009
Offered by John Fox, CPT and Bob JacobFarmington LibraryFarmington, Connecticut
With Bob Jacob and John Fox
Bob Jacob, author of Perspectives: Hospice Poems (published by Antrim House) and John Fox, who recently appeared in the PBS documentary, Healing Words: Poetry and Medicine, will be reading this evening. Bob will read from his collection of hospice poems, as well as other work. John will share selected poems from the past twenty-five years. Date: November 16, 2009Monday: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location:
Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive Farmington, Connecticut Suggested Donation of $15 to support
The Institute for Poetic MedicineFor More Information:
Please contact Bob Jacob at:
Phone: (860) 232-1948
E-Mail: RobertPoetry@AOL.com
 TO READ A REVIEW ABOUT PERSPECTIVES: HOSPICE POEMS, VISIT THE NEW BOOK REVIEW SECTION ON IPM'S WEBSITE:
 TO VIEW A TRAILER OF THE DOCUMENTARY, HEALING WORDS: POETRY AND MEDICINE:
(Click Here)
TO READ MORE ABOUT THIS FILM/PURCHASE IT:
(Click Here)
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November 16 - 17, 2009
Offered by John Fox, CPTSt. Francis Hospital & Hartford HospitalHartford, Connecticut
John will present to many programs in both hospitals. Plans are still being made.
Please stay tuned to The Institute for Poetic Medicine website to find out more about a public program. You may also contact John at: john@poeticmedicine.org
Locations:
St. Francis Hospital
114 Woodland St.
Hartford, CT 06105
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour St. #5037
Hartford, CT 06115
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December 2-3, 2009
Offered by John Fox, CPT
The Gathering Place East and West
Cleveland, Ohio
~ Open to the Public ~
POETIC MEDICINE:
The Healing Art of Poem-Making
Dates:
December 2, 2009
Wednesday: 6:30PM - 8:30PM (Gathering Place East)
December 3, 2009
Thursday:
1:30PM - 4:30PM (Gathering Place East)
6:30PM - 8:30PM (Gathering Place West)
Location:
The Gathering Place East
The Arnold & Sydell Miller Family Campus
23300 Commerce Park
Beachwood, OH 4122
The Gathering Place West
800 Sharon Drive
Westlake, OH 44145
There is no fee for these programs,
but registration is required.
For Information & To Register:
Please Call: (216) 595-9546
John Fox returns to The Gathering Place for another poetic medicine workshop. John's dynamic workshops offer a place to express yourself within the container of a poem. John is a poet and certified poetry therapist. No experience with poetry and writing is required. All are welcome.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GATHERING PLACE: (Click Here)
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