Poetry as Medicine: The Healing Power of Bibliotherapy

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✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening where literature meets healing.
“Poetry as Medicine: The Healing Power of Bibliotherapy” is a one-of-a-kind charity event hosted by klip Global, celebrating the profound role of words in restoring wellbeing, connection, and growth..

This auction is more than a fundraising platform—it’s a chance to be part of something deeply meaningful.

All proceeds from your bids will directly support:

  • The Poppy Factory, helping veterans through specialist employment support.

  • Doctors in Distress, providing mental wellbeing programmes for healthcare professionals.

  • klip Global,  funding free bibliotherapy access to opening healing pathways for those in need.

Your generosity will support those who dedicate their lives to serving others—veterans, doctors, and carers—through an evening that honours their resilience with the transformative power of poetry and storytelling.

Taking place at the iconic Senate House, University of London on Friday, 23 May 2025, the evening features:

  • World-class speakers, including:
    Dr. Ananta Dave – Chief Medical Officer, Black Country ICS & RCPsych Presidential Lead for Workforce Retention and Wellbeing
    Major General Tim Hodgetts – Immediate past Surgeon General of the British Armed Forces & The King’s Doctor

  • An immersive bibliotherapy experience led by published author Bijal Shah

  • networking dinner with senior leaders across healthcare, military, arts, and government

  • And of course—this exclusive auction, offering once-in-a-lifetime literary and cultural experiences

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Own a Piece of Boxing History – Signed Photo by Mike Tyson
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Train with a Marathon Master: 1:1 Running Session with Professor Subodh Dave
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Beneath the White Coat: Signed Copy by Professor Dame Clare Gerada
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Saddle Up for a Private Horse Ride Through Hyde Park!
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Laugh & Learn: 2 Tickets to Dr Benji Waterhouse’s Show + Exclusive Meet & Greet
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Transform Through Reading: Online Course in Bibliotherapy
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Exclusive Poppy Factory Fine Bone China Set
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Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading – Signed Copy by Bijal Shah
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YouTube Health T-Shirt . Donated by Dr Vishaal Virani, Head of YouTube Health
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Guiding Young Hearts: Children’s Bibliotherapy Online Course
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Step into Literary Legend: Family Museum Pass to the Brontë Parsonage Museum
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⚒️ Irons Forever: West Ham Shirt Signed by Star Players
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Signed Copy of Adam Kay’s Latest Book
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FIGS x YouTube Health Scrubs from Dr Vishaal Virani, Head of YouTube Health
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Your Story, Your Shelf: A Personalised Book Prescription by Bijal Shah
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Unlock Your Potential: 1:1 Coaching Session with Dr Sridevi Kalidindi
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Behind the Scenes at The Poppy Factory: Private Tour with Rear Admiral Jarvis
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Books That Heal: Personalised Book Prescription with Bijal Shah
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A Poem Just for You - Written by Dr Ananta Dave
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Curated Reading: Top 5 Healthcare Books – As Featured by the Editor of HSJ
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Lunch & Insider Insights With Health Services Journal Editor, Alastair McLellan
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