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BIBLIOTHERAPY

BIBLIOTHERAPY. Providing Coping Skills for Difficult Issues by Sharlyn Bammel and Michelle Schulle. Facing difficult issues. Bullying and Gossip Adoption/New Family Member First Day of School Loneliness Illness Death. Understanding Bibliotherapy. Definition & Purpose What it is

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BIBLIOTHERAPY

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  1. BIBLIOTHERAPY Providing Coping Skills for Difficult Issues by SharlynBammel and Michelle Schulle

  2. Facing difficult issues Bullying and Gossip Adoption/New Family Member First Day of School Loneliness Illness Death

  3. Understanding Bibliotherapy • Definition & Purpose • What it is • What it is not • Process • Identification • Catharsis • Insight • Application • How to Use: Educators • How to Use: Parents • How to Use: Others who wish to understand those experiencing difficulty

  4. Definition and Purpose • Bibliotherapy uses books to assist students/individuals as they attempt to solve problems. • Books provide an important key to a child’s development. • Books provide a safe place for individuals to explore concepts, feelings and attitudes. • “Through guided reading, students learn to understand themselves and their environment, build self-esteem, meet developmental challenges of adolescence, and form coping skills” (Delisle & Galbraith, 2002).

  5. A structured interaction between a facilitator and a participate. • The facilitator suggests books to the participant. • Both read the book(s). • A meaningful discussion occurs to gain insights to a problem. • Someone sending participant to find books on their own. • Someone leaving participant to read and/or think about the book on their own. WHAT IT IS WHAT IT IS NOT

  6. Understanding Bibliotherapy • Definition & Purpose • What it is • What it is not • Process • Identification • Catharsis • Insight • Application • How to Use: Educators • How to Use: Parents • How to Use: Others who wish to understand those experiencing difficulty

  7. Process • Identification The individual identifies with a character or situation in the book. • Catharsis The individual becomes emotionally involved with the story. Through this involvement, the individual releases emotions in a safe environment. • Insight The individual applies the character’s experience to his/her own life.

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  9. Understanding Bibliotherapy • Definition & Purpose • What it is • What it is not • Process • Identification • Catharsis • Insight • Application • How to Use: Educators • How to Use: Parents • How to Use: Others who wish to understand those experiencing difficulty

  10. How to Use Bibliotherapy: educators • Identify the student’s needs • Match books to student’s needs • Determine a time to meet for discussion • Motivate the student to read • Engage the student during the reading • Allow time for reflection • Follow-up activities • Closure

  11. How to Use Bibliotheraphy: Parents • Identify the issue causing turmoil in your child. • Seek advice from trained personnel: teachers, counselors, and librarians. • Research books/internet for annotated bibliographies. • Read the books addressing the particular need or issue. • Read the book with your child and discuss.

  12. How to Use Bibliotherapy: Other Concerned Individuals • Identify the issue • Seek expert advice concerning books available that address the issue • Research internet/annotated bibliographies for books • Read the books • Offer support/encouragement

  13. UMBRELLA SUMMERby Lisa Graff When will you remove the umbrella and step out into the sunshine? http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1T4SKPT_enUS431US432&q=umbrella+summer+by+lisa+graff&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1600&bih=688

  14. Bibliography:

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