Using Bibliotherapy in Clinical Practice
Author | : John T. Pardeck |
Publisher | : Praeger |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 1993-10-26 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015033259873 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Pardeck provides mental health professionals with readily available information on self-help books that can be effectively used with various clinical problems. The materials presented can also be used by those not necessarily trained in clinical intervention; this group would include parents, teachers, and librarians. The approach offered--bibliotherapy--is an emerging clinical technique. There are over 400 self-help books presented and annotated that focus on chemical dependency, coping with change, family violence and dysfunctional families, parenting, personal growth, serious illness, social relationships, and divorce and blended families.