This interactive OCLF workshop led by Dr Puja Bang explored how poetry can become a pathway to healing, clarity, and inner expression. Titled The Thera Poetic Way, the session invited participants to experience poetry not only as an art form but as a reflective practice that nurtures emotional balance and mindful living.
Dr Bang, a surgeon, teacher, author, and poet, guided the audience through simple techniques that helped them translate thoughts and feelings into verse. She shared insights on metaphor, imagery, free expression, and the role of poetry in processing emotions with honesty and openness. Through guided prompts and writing exercises, participants discovered how everyday experiences can unfold into meaningful, therapeutic lines of poetry.
The workshop encouraged both beginners and seasoned writers to trust their voice, embrace vulnerability, and use poetry as a tool for introspection and growth. It was an inspiring reminder that healing can begin with a single line and that poetry belongs to everyone willing to express their inner world.