Bridging Creativity & Care: Exploring Poetry Therapy & Community Writing for Health & Healing

As part of the “Bridging Creativity & Care” Series, this webinar highlights the powerful role of creative writing in supporting health and well-being in various settings and populations. Through presentations and experiential activities, we’ll explore shared values, key distinctions, and opportunities for collaboration across sectors. Whether you're a writer, healthcare provider, educator, or simply curious about poetry’s role in health, this session will offer valuable perspectives on how writing supports mental, emotional, and social well-being at all levels of care.

“Bridging Creativity & Care: Exploring Poetry Therapy and Community Writing for Health and Healing” webinar features:

Panelists:
Jennie Linthorst
-Expressive Writing Teacher & Author
-Founder, LifeSPEAKS Poetry Therapy
-Creator, The Poetry Toolbox for Classrooms


Brandon Allen
-Founder, Youth Writer’s Camp
-Program Director, Rescue a Generation
-Speaker & Youth Advocate

Host:
NeFesha Yisra'el, Director of Programs at CA for the Arts
Jennifer Kuo, Arts & Health Initiative Consultant at CA for the Arts

Thank you to The Music Man Foundation for their generous support of the Arts & Health Initiative at California for the Arts.