International Academy for Poetry Therapy
We are a community of Poetry Therapy Practitioners, who believe in the power of words to heal.
iaPOETRY is a credentialling organization training Poetry Therapy Practitioners (PTP) and Mentors.
Poetry Therapy, also known as Bibliotherapy, is the dynamic use of literature—poetry, prose, fiction, and non-fiction—to inspire creative expression, foster self-awareness, and support emotional well-being through writing and reflection.
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Poetry Therapy/Bibliotherapy is the interactive use of literature – poetry, prose, fiction and non-fiction – to stimulate writing and other creative responses with a view to promoting self-expression, self-awareness and wellbeing.

