| BIBLIOTHERAPY!! (THERAPY USING BOOKS? ARE YOU KIDDIN' ME?) (Nope.) |
| THREE STAGES of BIBLIOTHERAPY 1. IDENTIFICATION. The child identifies with a character, a story line, SOMETHING in the book that catches their attention. This identification (discovery) can be by the child, or staged by the therapist or teacher. 2. CATHARSIS. The child is able to release emotions when he/she becomes emotionally involved in the story. The classroom or office provides a safe place for the child to release (in a classroom, make sure to guard the child's privacy and confidentiality). The child can release any of several ways, such as discussion, art work, music . . . 3. INSIGHT. With the therapist's help, the child can come to possible solutions to their problem. Or sometimes, there is no solution, but coping strategies can be suggested and goals made. The book's suggested solution or coping strategies can be used, if appropriate. |
| BIBLIOTHERAPY can be done in group settings or with individuals alone. Books that address problems common to childhood can be read to groups, even when there aren't any apparent problems. Sometimes a group reading can open discussion and reveal issues. While BIBLIOTHERAPY is a good way for children to release pent-up emotions, it should not be considered a cure. Deep psychological problems can't be resolved or even handled in a classroom setting -- these need to be addressed in more intense therapy. |
| HOW TO USE BIBLIOTHERAPY!!!! (yahoo) 1. Identify your children's needs through observation, parent conferences, classwork, official records, etc. 2. Match the problems with the appropriate books. Make sure that the book is appropriate for the child's reading level and maturity. 3. Decide on the settings and time for the therapy, and how you will introduce it to the student. 4. Design follow-up activities after the reading. 5. Motivate the child with introductory activities. 6. Engage in the reading, viewing, or listening phase. Ask leading questions. 7. Take a break for reflection. 8. Introduce follow-up activities: ~retelling of the story ~in-depth discussion of the book ~art activities ~creative writing ~dramatic activities 9. Discussion and possible solution finding. |
| Information on this page was taken from: http://maxweber.hunter.cuny.edu/pub/e res/EDSPC715_MCINTYRE/Biblio.html |
| ~Do you believe that books are therapeutic? ~When you are done reading a book, do you ever feel that you have been helped to grow or change, somehow? ~Do you love the imaginative soaring that comes when you read a good book? ~Are you a TEACHER?? ~Do any of your students have PROBLEMS???? THEN THIS IS THE PAGE FOR YOU!!!! (yeah, I aint just whistling Dixie, baby). |
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