The use of collaborative poetry as a method of deepening interpersonal communication among adolescent girls

The use of collaborative writing techniques with a group of adolescent girls who are residents in a treatment program specializing in co-occurring disorders is the focus of this article. Collaborative writing techniq~ were found to be effective in deepening interpersonal communicati~ among this population when group members are bonded in relationships based on" mutual concern~ and when, group members demonstrate a minimal proficiency in basic group skills.