1. Poetry as a Counseling Tool
Presented by Thomas W. Paul, MA, LMHC, DAPA, CASAC, CET II
When: Saturday, December 12, 2015 – 9am – 4pm (registration begins at 8:30am)
Where: ROC City Wellness, 1598 Penfield Road, Rochester, NY
Fee: $50.00
Workshop Description: This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to explore the use of a
variety of different forms of poetry with clients in the clinical setting. A range of writing exercises that can be
taught to various populations, including Substance Use Disorder clients, will be demonstrated. In addition to
43 years of Mental Health and CD Counseling experience, presenter Tom Paul has been writing poetry for over
50 years. He is a member of the National Association for Poetry Therapy, the American Academy of Poets and
the Haiku Society of America.
6 Clock Hours CASAC Renewal CPP Section 4 CPP Renewal
Testimonials from past participants in this workshop:
 Thomas showed us the best way to present this to the clients and the value of this. Best training I have attended in 20+ years.
 Well done. Gave much information and will be utilized at my job site. Thank you.
 This presentation was so informative, creative, interesting and inspiring. This is one of the best if not the best presentations I
have attended.
 Very helpful. I can use this approach in the therapeutic setting – another tool to meet clients where they are at.
For additional information or for any questions, please contact: Training Coordinator, Margi Taber ~
margi@margitaber.com ~ 585-754-6197 ~ FB event page: www.facebook.com/events/1707610149470161/
Poetry as a Counseling Tool ~ Sat, Dec. 12, 2015 ~ Registration Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2015
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Forms of payment: Cash, Checks, PayPal,Credit Cards. (Note: $2 fee added for Credit Card charge)
Receipt for payment will beavailableat conference.
Please return form with non-refundable $50 registration fee to: Margi Taber,3884 N. Main Street, Marion, NY 14505.