Poetry in Motion
The Poetry in Motion project is a powerful model created by M'Liss Calzaretta and Carolanne Oller employing various therapeutic modalities that address a wide range of treatment goals. Centered on personal self-reflection, collaborative group effort and creative expression, Poetry in Motion was successfully employed over a four year period at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. It has yielded four wildly viewed and well received music videos throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including a viewing at an education forum hosted by the State House.
For the past two years, M’Liss has been working with the VA providing holistic services and offsite clinics for the veterans. She has been adapting the PIM Model to serve needs of Veterans as recreational activity within the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Department.
This program can provide the veterans and students with the opportunity to involve themselves in a worthwhile project while addressing the all-important issues of self-empowerment, emotional regulation and social engagement while working toward a common goal.