Bibliotherapy
Bibliotherapy is a form of Art Therapy that taps into the healing power of stories. This form of therapy has a rich history that started in Ancient Greece, with Aristotle’s writings being considered medicine for the soul. The practice has continued through the ages and bibliotherapy is now widely used throughout society by people in all walks of life, including mental-health professionals, doctors, teachers, parents, librarians, and many more.
Bibliotherapy can support us at any age with many different life challenges such as:
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Grief and Loss
Working together to find the right books for your current situation can be the start of a powerful healing journey; finding a voice and language to represent, validate, and affirm your own lived experiences.
Bibliotherapy is accessible for any age; perhaps a child or teen needing to build psychological resilience and cognitive, social, and emotional skills, or an adult coming to terms with a life challenge. If you would like to find out more about ways to access bibliotherapy and receive a personalised book prescription, please get in touch.