December - Poetic Medicine Summit 2026: The Expressive Art of Poetry

About this event

Join us for this month's session of the Poetic Medicine Summit 2026 Series:

Alight in the Darkness - A Poetic Medicine Circle experiential workshop facilitated by E.D. Watson

No prior experience with poetry is necessary to attend and participate.

“Alight” is both adjective and verb, referring to radiance as well as coming to rest, like a bird upon a branch. As we approach the longest nights of the year, we celebrate the twinkle, and anticipate the lengthening of days. Or we embrace the reflective stillness of deep winter. This healing and exploratory practice will offer opportunities for both, through reading, writing, and sharing poetry in a safe, online space. Open to beginners and seasoned writers alike.

Learn more about this workshop and the facilitator.

Join The Institute for Poetic Medicine and community partners as we gather to practice connection, hope, resilience, and agency through poetry as we offer the Poetic Medicine Impact and Outreach Monthly Sessions. Suggested donation of $10-15 for each event (these events are included in the Poetic Medicine Summit 2026 Full Series Registration) and 30-day video replays will be sent to those who have registered for each month.

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The 2026 Poetic Medicine Summit began in April with keynote speakers John Fox , IPM founder; Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer , Poet Laureate of Southwestern Colorado; and Amanda Johnston , 61st Poet Laureate of Texas.

Missed the earlier sessions? No problem! Video Replays of these earlier events are available with registration for a specific day or with the Poetic Medicine Summit 2026 Full Series Registration.

Learn more about the full series of events here: https://www.poeticmedicine.org/summit2026

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