Bibliotherapy

“The concept of reading - listening or viewing as a way to help facilitate the healing process and meet therapeutic goals is a common strategy found in many treatment approaches. However, what separates bibliotherapy from other established theories of psychotherapy such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, is the fact that a therapist will typically view bibliotherapy as a therapeutic approach, and therefore, use it as an adjunct part of the therapeutic process.”

Through the use of stories via fiction and nonfiction books, poetry, plays, short stories, and self-help materials, a bibliotherapist can help you gain a deeper understanding of the concerns that brought you into counseling sessions in the first place. 

When was the last time you read a book, or a substantial magazine article? Do your daily reading habits center around  texts, tweets, Instagram likes or  Facebook updates, or the directions on your instant  coffee packet?

Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to tackle any challenge you’ll ever face.