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| Literary Arts
AIM writers in residence encourage patients, family members, staff and medical students to explore creative expression through poetry, short essay, oral history, letters and journal entries. By sharing words, community is created. Whether patient, student, or seasoned practitioner, no one is left alone in challenging terrain. Examples of literary arts programs
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As
humans we tend to make sense of experience through writing and reading.
In books, poems, movies, and songs, we frame our joys and sorrows in
words. Since research shows that writing engenders healing, healthcare
settings are an ideal place to utilize the literary arts.
