The change in family structure precipitated by divorce, separation, death and other parental absences often creates psychological, social and economic problems for some individuals. Of specific interest to school counselors are findings about the effect of changed family structure on children's in-school behavior. The effectiveness of structured…

Bibliotherapy may be of assistance in helping children cope with problems in the following ways: by helping them learn to analyze their attitudes and behavior; by assisting them in comparing their beliefs with those of others; by offering possible solutions to problems; and by contributing to their socialization. To identify the types of problems…

FIFTEEN MASTER'S THESES ON READING AND 13 ON THE EDUCATION OF THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED, COMPLETED AT THE CARDINAL STRITCH COLLEGE, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, IN 1965 ARE SUMMARIZED IN VOLUME 7 IN A SERIES OF RESEARCH ABSTRACTS. THE READING STUDIES--DEALING WITH KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS--ARE FOCUSED ON BIBLIOTHERAPY,…

The major purpose of this study was to ascertain the relative effectiveness of the classroom discussion approach and the tutorial approach in using literature for the development of ego identity among adolescents of high, average, and low reading achievement levels. The sample consisted of 184 ninth and tenth grade students enrolled in a northern…

This annotated bibliography on bibliotherapy is an updated version of the 1967 International Reading Association publication of the same title (RE 001 384). It contains 165 citations ranging in date from 1936 to 1970. Its subject, bibliotherapy, is based on the belief that individuals are affected by what they read and that materials selected…

A program designed for teaching composition to students in grades seven through twelve is presented in this book. The approach advocated attempts to promote the student's awareness of self, his ability to relate positively to others, and his ability to translate his values into meaningful actions through guided activities of reading and writing.…

This annotated bibliography on bibliotherapy is an updated version of the 1967 International Reading Association publication of the same title. It contains 165 citations ranging in date from 1936 to 1970. Its subject, bibliotherapy, is based on the belief that individuals are affected by what they read and that materials selected especially for…

Outlines the three desired purposes of bibliotherapy, and discusses possible misuses of the problem novel as therapy for troubled children and adolescents. It is suggested that libraries should utilize bibliotherapy in the broadest sense, not focusing on the problem novel, and guidelines for librarians are provided. (3 references) (CLB)

The articles presented in this journal issue include contributions that help meet the needs of all students. Six of the articles are based on programs presented at the Georgia School Counselor Association 2000 Fall Conference. The articles include: (1) "Effects of Group Counseling on Third Grade Students' Self-Esteem and Academic Achievement"…

This resource shows librarians and mental health professionals how to use the power of books as therapy when working with children and young adults. After defining "bibliotherapy," the book considers what skills and competencies are needed to qualify an individual to be a bibliotherapist. It then explores how bibliotherapy can be used to meet the…

Reviews the effects on parents and children of living in a single parent family, and suggests ways in which school psychologists can aid schools and single parent families. Presents school-based interventions for children and parents. Suggests changes in administrative policies to meet the needs of single parent families. (Author)

Presents the bibliotherapeutic approach as a clinical strategy for working with children. Offers an overview of bibliotherapy, discusses how it can be used in treatment, and recommends books for various problems facing children. Notes that research on the effectiveness of bibliotheraphy is inconclusive and that it should be used only as adjunctive…

Describes common characteristics of learning-disabled persons, proposes strategies for library reference assistance to children and adults, and describes the approach of the Westchester Library System in New York State. Questions are proposed for further thought, discussion, and action. (nine references) (EAM)

The aim of this paper, in the area of peace education, is to demonstrate the feasibility of using stories as part of educational programmes and research. This paper has two sections. In the first, a brief overview of peace education theory and practice in the Israeli context will be presented. The concept of stories and the possibility of using…

A bibliotherapy intervention was used to foster acceptance of children with disabilities by their nondisabled peers. The study involved 247 regular students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade non-integrated classrooms at one elementary school. Treatment students read either fiction or nonfiction literature, followed by discussion of the material.…