The Psychology of Poetry: How Verse Can Foster Hope
Psychology Today | 20.05.2026 23:32
Long before I became a clinical social worker, I was a child who loved reading and writing. My undergraduate degree was in English, and though my career focus evolved over time and took the direction of psychology, my love for the written word never diminished. Time and again, I have come back to poetry, which has served as a descriptor of human experience, a balm for a wounded world, and a humanizing force that mirrors our struggles, resiliency, and triumphs.
