The Librarian's Guide to Bibliotherapy

by Judit H. Ward and Nicholas A. Allred

Bibliotherapy can be defined as the use of guided reading for therapeutic ends. And though you might not be a licensed mental health professional, you can--and do, even without knowing it--support mental health and personal growth by connecting patrons to books that heal. Regardless of your previous experience or existing skills, this guide will empower you to make "shelf help" a part of your library's relationship with its community. Drawing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0838936628
• ISBN13: 9780838936627
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"