What a memorable and magical day I have had at UAEU. The warmth and welcome of the students, faculty and staff has left me full of life and light. The planning of my visit to UAEU started about 5 months ago when I was contacted by Elin Ahmadpour who is a member of the faculty. … [Read more...] about Bringing Poetry Therapy to UAE University in Al Ain
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Poetry Therapy at Emirates Literature Festival 2013
Bringing Poetry Therapy to the Emirates Literature Festival in Dubai was such a joy. It was wonderful to spend the day in Dubai among books, authors, publishers and friends. This year I had decided that I wanted to bring more than just a poetry recital to the Literature … [Read more...] about Poetry Therapy at Emirates Literature Festival 2013
Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature: Experience Poetry as Healer; This Moment Here Now. March 7, 2013
Event: Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature: This Moment Here Now Speaker and Presenter: Bahareh Amidi Date: 7 March, Thursday Time: 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City Bahareh Amidi, (www.Bahareh.com) the Iranian-American … [Read more...] about Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature: Experience Poetry as Healer; This Moment Here Now. March 7, 2013
Poetry at Emirates National School for Girls in Abu Dhabi
I would like to dedicate this blog to each and every student that I met on my visit at the Emirates National School in Abu Dhabi. I would also like to thank each and every teacher and administrator that attended the workshop sessions. From the Arabic teacher to Mr. Paul who came … [Read more...] about Poetry at Emirates National School for Girls in Abu Dhabi
A Thank You Note to my Travel Companions at the Poetry Therapy Workshop
Dear Travel Companions, How to begin to thank you for this wonderful gift of our time together today. How fortunate I am to have found you all at this point of my journey on this day. Today was the first official Poetry Therapy session I have held, the first of many I … [Read more...] about A Thank You Note to my Travel Companions at the Poetry Therapy Workshop