In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Marisa Gelfusa about how poetry and expressive writing can become powerful tools for facilitators to connect with themselves and with others.

Beth and Marisa also talk about:

Using poetry as a reflexive practice in facilitation
Breaking through the inner critic with playful, accessible prompts
Creating safe spaces where participants share their writing out loud
Using poetry with healthcare professionals, patients, and educators
Incorporating poetic inquiry into educational research

Engage with Marisa Gelfusa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-gelfusa-learn/

Links From the Episode

*When Marisa went to look for the University of Iowa's teaching philosophy statement website, they had modified it, so she has offered this link instead.

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Using Poetry and Expressive Writing with Marisa Gelfusa - EP 56