Poetry as Healer

How can poetry promote mental health and healing?

Join us as special guest Sandy Holman shares how poetry can benefit people with mental health challenges and personal trauma. Be empowered to become the author of your life and writer of your story. This evening is an opportunity for everyone, no matter who you are, to discover new and meaningful ways to appreciate poetry.

Sandy Holman has presented to thousands of youth and adults on a variety of topics such as the achievement gap, early childhood education, literacy, resiliency, addressing the whole child, and character education.

She has focused special attention on the importance of culturally relevant, responsive services, and materials as well as increasing cultural competency in educational and service-oriented settings.