{"id":7589,"date":"2022-10-23T06:18:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-23T06:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/?p=7589"},"modified":"2022-10-23T06:19:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-23T06:19:00","slug":"bibliotherapy-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/bibliotherapy-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Bibliotherapy Examples That Explore the Power of Reading"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Bibliotherapy is a technique for book enthusiasts to use the power of words to heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open the mysterious portal that books provide and we can explore our inner-most selves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you haven\u2019t already I recommend checking out my broader article<\/a> on the topic for more background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we’ll examine how bibliotherapy is used in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyone who\u2019s ever read any books is already engaging in a form of the technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reading as an activity has been shown to strengthen the connections within the brain and thus provide various health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you pick up a book you\u2019re getting the same effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether that\u2019s a work of fiction purely for relaxation purposes or nonfiction for concrete knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the case of fiction, we might be subconsciously drawn to books that provide insight into our own lives through the story arc of the character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If they\u2019re experiencing challenging and obstacles we empathize and hold the fictional account up as a mirror, helping us to place our own reality into perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the case of nonfiction, we often explore topics related to the struggles we\u2019re experiencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just consult the best books section on this site for evidence of the plethora of psychological woes people face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, self-help books have exploded in popularity as we seek direction in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More intentional bibliotherapy might involve seeking out specific works or using reader\u2019s advisory services to find titles, authors and subjects that can address a particular issue such as grief, anxiety, or low self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually, this is the first step in self-management and can provide the impetus required to seek professional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example of books being used as a therapeutic modality is in a clinical setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this approach, a qualified psychotherapist or counselor will supplement their sessions by prescribing homework to the clients, in the form of reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the research up to now has focused on the use of nonfiction to provide study subjects with psychological tools and techniques to supplement their in-person therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And the results have been extremely positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBibliotherapy Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Self-directed Bibliotherapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Clinical Bibliotherapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n