Bibliotherapy

BIBLIOTHERAPY!!
(THERAPY USING BOOKS? ARE YOU FREAKIN' 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
for bigger problems. 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.

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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).