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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Reading fiction in particular builds emotional literacy and empathy, research shows. Poetic approaches have been and continue to be used to promote awareness of such critical problems as domestic violence, poverty, racism, sexism, and so much more. Poetry and narrative can be powerful tools in promoting social justice.

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How Social Workers Can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Reading fiction in particular builds emotional literacy and empathy, research shows. Poetic approaches have been and continue to be used to promote awareness of such critical problems as domestic violence, poverty, racism, sexism, and so much more. Poetry and narrative can be powerful tools in promoting social justice.