The Evolutionary Power of Poetry as Medicine, Magician and Muse
Document Type
Keynote Address
Publication Date
4-4-2025
Abstract
Deborah Eve Grayson, PhD, LMHC, PTR, adjunct professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, delivered the keynote speech at the National Association of Poetry Therapy (NAPT) 44th annual conference, "The Evolutionary Power of Poetry as Medicine, Magician and Muse" on April 4, 2025.
Dr. Grayson shared her transformative journey into poetry therapy and encouraged the community to take action and make an impact.
The speech was also featured in the NAPT July 2025 newsletter, The Museletter.
Conference/Symposium
National Association of Poetry Therapy 44th Annual Conference
City/State
Portland, OR
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Recommended Citation
Grayson, D. E. (2025, April 2-6). The evolutionary power of poetry as medicine, magician and muse [Keynote address]. National Association of Poetry Therapy (NAPT) Annual Conference, Portland, OR, United States. https://mcusercontent.com/e014f6c2b946db86b5d3eab3a/files/932949d9-d2a3-1c3f-9a87-83a6893d74a6/museletterjulytwentytwentyfive.pdf
Comments
Conference Theme: Exploring the Beauty of the Pacific Northwest: Sustaining Innovation, Creativity, and Hope in an Ever-Changing World