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From: Reading and health: Bibliotherapy and Books on Prescription [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Chamberlain, David (PGMC) [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 18 February 2013 15:16
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Subject: Bibliotherapy for youth - article  published

Dear all,

Just to do some shameless advertising that an article I have co-authored with Debbie McCullis, a Poet Therapist, has just been published in Journal of Poetry Therapy 2013, 26 (1) p13-40

If anyone would like further details please let me know.

Basic summary below

Bibliotherapy for Youth –School-Based Application and Research

We read to discover we are not alone
C. S. Lewis (Shadowlands)

Keywords: bibliotherapy, youth, adolescents, books, growth, change

Introduction

Historically, bibliotherapy has been defined in many ways (Russell and Shrodes, 1950; Shepherd and Iles, 1976; Rubin, 1978). Developmental bibliotherapy for youth has been defined as the use of literature to facilitate healthy social and emotional growth or maintain normal mental health. Developmental bibliotherapy is provided by educators who work with children and young adults. Miller (2009) further describes bibliotherapy as “the process of using books to help youth think about, understand, and work through social and emotional issues” (p. 260).

This article presents evidence of the use and application of bibliotherapy and makes suggestions for further research. In addition, the article describes how bibliotherapy can foster insight and a deeper understanding of self, help readers find solutions to personal problems, develop life skills, and enhanced self-image. This is accomplished through either reading and a guided discussion of fiction (themes, characters and plot), or using non-fiction books and related writing exercises or use a variety of artistic mediums. Bibliotherapy for youth can include different formats, self-guided reading or in groups, and different mediums, such as poetry, film or art work.


David Chamberlain
Lead Librarian
Redditch Health Library
Alexandra Hospital
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Redditch B98 7UG
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