VENUS LUKIC MA, PTP in training, TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

Employing the containing structure of a poetry therapy session and using poetry as a catalyst for creative exploration of feelings and experiences is an engaging way to interact with others. I employ a deeply empathetic lens in my work with all types of clients and find satisfaction in engaging others to find poetry and creative language in their self and other exploration as a peer group facilitator and creative arts therapist.

Having a response to poetry, one way or another, is a natural inclination. Crafting an impulsive response in brief text can be surprising, satisfying and feel very vulnerable. I was drawn to poetry workshops myself as I found them to be relaxing, rejuvenating and insightful. I wanted to share this experience with others and so I started attending conferences and workshops and then began formally training as a PTP- Poetry Therapy Practitioner in 2023. Poetry Therapy is also complimentary with Drama Therapy and can be used within the sessions seamlessly. I have used Poetry with individual clients and with groups. I have experience using Poetry Therapy in my creative and therapeutic work with adults and teens. 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Psychotherapist [ON]; CRPO

• Certified Canadian Counsellor (C.C.C); CCPA/QCA

• MA Creative Arts Therapies: Drama Therapy

• BA Psychology; BFA Drawing and Painting, minor in English

• Provisional Registered Drama Therapist (P-RDT); NADTA

• Poetry Therapy Practitioner in Training (iaPoetry)

SPECIAL INTERESTS

• Memoir and identity, loss and grief, intergenerational context, trauma

• Art, embodiment, dramatic engagement, journaling, creative expression

• Poetry Groups, Peer groups, Drama Therapy groups and individual clients

• Clients: Caregivers & parents, immigrants, former expats, LGBTQIA2S+

• Indigenous individuals and those working in the Indigenous community

Website: https://thinkjoydramatherapy.com