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bibliotherapy

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bib·li·o·ther·a·py  (bbl--thr-p)
n.
A form of supportive psychotherapy in which carefully selected reading materials are used to assist a subject in solving personal problems or for other therapeutic purposes.
bibliotherapy
Psychiatry. the therapeutic use of books and magazines in the treatment of mental illness or shock. — bibliotherapist, n. — bibliotherapeutic, adj.
See also: Remedies
the therapeutic use of reading material in the treatment of nervous diseases. — bibliotherapist, n. — bibliotherapeutic, adj.
See also: Books


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Though the book's ending is a bit too pat to be believable, the concerns it reveals (from dysfunctional families to grief to child sexual abuse) make Fragments powerful bibliotherapy for older teens comfortable with some harsh language and sexual innuendoes.
Johnston, Jeffry W. Fragments by Wise, Jay / Kliatt
Selected studies reviewed the effectiveness of non-prescription medicines (glutamine, S-adenosylmethionine, St John's wort, vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids), physical treatments (light therapy, massage) and psychological or lifestyle treatments (art therapy, bibliotherapy, distraction techniques, relaxation therapy, exercise, sleep deprivation).
Effectiveness of complimentary and self-help treatments for ... by Gross, Kate / Youth Studies Australia
Bibliotherapy (Hebert, 1991, 2000), biography (Hebert, 1995), and guided viewing of films (Hebert & Neumeister, 2001) also have been effective in generating discussion of social and emotional concerns.
Addressing counseling needs of gifted students by Peterson, Jean Sunde / Professional School Counseling
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