The Bibliotherapy Education Project began as a teaching collaboration between faculty at Oregon State University's Libraries and School of Education. The project's evolution from 1999 to 2004 was previously described in this journal (McMillen 2005). The core of the project is a book evaluation tool, which builds counselor skill and knowledge in…

This mixed methods study examined preservice teachers' awareness of domestic violence through an undergraduate reading course which focused on children's literature. Pre and post surveys were administered to preservice teachers to determine whether their knowledge and skills in recognizing signs of domestic violence in behaviors of the elementary…

Approximately 270 short stories, plays and prose excerpts which have been used successfully during the four years of the Agnews State Bibliotherapy Project from 1968-1973 are cited in this bibliography. The entries are arranged alphabetically by subject area. Some of the main topics covered are: adolescence, alcoholism, anger, compassion,…

A former inmate of Attica discusses the importance of good library services to prisoners. (SJ)

Presents a unifying theoretical framework for bibliotherapy, based on C. Shrodes' model of bibliotherapy and I. D. Yalom's research on therapeutic factors in group therapy. Draws research and practice implications for both individual and group therapy. (RS)

The authors of this article examined how pre-service teachers can use children's and young adult literature about disabilities to enhance understanding of individual differences through a bibliotherapeutic approach. An introduction to bibliotherapy is provided along with related literature from the field. Strategies for using children's and young…

This bibliography of 85 items is intended to help parents and professionals identify books that are written about or include characters who have a disability. The bibliography begins with a list of other resource guides to disability literature. The list of children's literature is then presented, grouped according to the following disabilities:…

The effect of bibliotherapy, videotaping, and bibliotherapy combined with videotaping techniques on the self concept of 33 behaviorally disordered adolescent males was examined. Analysis of pre- and posttest scores of the Self Observation Scale (SOS) indicated no significant difference between the treatment groups and control groups on any of the…

Brief citations are given for over 300 items each of which has been used at least twice successfully with discussion groups at jails, halfway houses, convalescent hospitals, alcoholic and drug clinics, and psychiatric hospitals during 1974-75. The listings include poetry, films, biographies, essays, plays, short stories, and music. They are…

Lists several books for children which can help them understand their own problems better. Topics include the new baby, muscular dystrophy, blindness, Fear, and psychotic behavior. (JM)

Defines bibliotherapy as an approach that helps people solve their problems through reading books. Discusses the process of bibliotherapy, its various applications, and its limitations. (BH)

The therapeutic use of films and other audiovisual media is recommended for children who are emotionally disturbed and unable to enjoy reading. Eight films are reviewed very briefly. (BD)

Defines and explores the functions of institutional, clinical, and developmental bibliotherapy in library service programs as responses to the interest in self-analysis and self-actualization characteristic of the 1970s. Training and certification of bibliotherapy practitioners are also discussed. (FM)

Examines the use of the poetic with respect to the technical characteristics common to various forms of brief psychotherapy. Suggests that poetry can serve as a therapeutic agent in promoting client change. Conclude with implications for practice and directions for further research. (RS)

Gives a brief report on the therapeutic value of writing in working through the grief process. Presents two poems by the author that helped him work through the loss of his mother and brother. (RS)