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This brief report focuses on the use of line poetry as a therapeutic technique in a support group for survivors of sexual assault. Line poetry, a group activity in which members contribute lines to a collective poem, was found to be helpful in developing a bond among members, validating feelings, and in offering a powerful outlet for self-expression.
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Hiney, T.J. The Use of Line Poetry as a Therapeutic Technique in Sexual Assault Survivors Support Groups. Journal of Poetry Therapy 15, 93–98 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1014719232675
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