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This article is a report of a special project on the use of poetry to enhance self-understanding with learning disabled students (ages 6–12). The purpose of the project was to utilize poetry to provide exposure to achievement imagery and practice in expressing self-determination. The reading, discussing and writing of poetry was consistent with the progression of steps leading to self-determined behavior.
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Creskey, M.N. Processing Possible Selves in Possible Worlds Through Poetry. J Poetry Ther 1, 207–220 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03391299
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