Bibliotherapy: Definitions, uses and studies

Bibliotherapy: A tool for helping preschool children deal with developmental change related to family relationships

“…Taylor and Francis shall not be liable for any losses, actions, claims, proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, damages, and other liabilities whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with, in relation to or arising out of the use of the Content. Lindeman and Kling (1969) also make a very similar conclusion about the uses of bibliotherapy. They emphasize that it can be used as an approach in working with 1) the emotionally troubled, 2) those with minor adjustment problems, and 3) for helping children with developmental needs.…”

Bibliotherapy: Using books to help children deal with problems

“…Bibliotherapy is often used in social groups and group therapy and is reported to be effective with people of all ages, with people in institutions as well as outpatients, and with healthy people who wish to share literature as a means of personal growth and development, (p. 15) Lindeman and Kling (1969) further suggest that bibliotherapy is a strategy not only for helping clients deal with emotional problems but also can be used as a resource for helping them understand basic developmental needs. Clearly bibliotherapy can be viewed as a useful technique for helping clients of all ages deal with many different kinds of issues and presenting problems.…”

Perceptions of bibliotherapy: a survey of undergraduate students

“…This finding also indicate a need for those in the field to more clearly distinguish the differences in clinical and developmental bibliotherapy and establish guidelines for populations and purposes relative to each type. Likewise, the finding demonstrating 20% of PSTs and 12% of non-PST participants expressing concern that bibliotherapy is not for school settings further reinforces the uncertainty surrounding the varying definitions and intents of bibliotherapy that arise its use across a range of fields (Glasgow & Rosen, 1978;Hynes & Hynes-Berry, 2012;Johnson et al, 2001;Prater et al, 2006;Lindeman & Kling, 1968;Lu, 2008;Ogrenir, 2013;Rubin, 1978;Russell, 2012;Shepherd & Iles, 1976;Sullivan & Strang, 2002).…”

“…Bibliotherapy is not easily defined and has been described as a problematic term (Hynes & Hynes-Berry, 2012). It is problematic because researchers, scholars, and practitioners have defined bibliotherapy in divergent ways and have differing views on its usage (Johnson et al, 2001;Prater et al, 2006;Lindeman & Kling, 1968;Lu, 2008;Ogrenir, 2013;Rubin, 1978;Shepherd & Iles, 1976;Sullivan & Strang, 2002).…”

“…Many scholars' definitions of bibliotherapy have focused on the interaction between the reader and the process of identifying with literature and/or a book character experiencing a similar personal challenge (Abdullah, 2002;Bohning, 1981;Iaquinta & Hipsky, 2006;Lindeman & Kling, 1968;Moses & Zaccaria, 1969;Pardeck, 1993Pardeck, , 1994Pehrsson, Allen, Folger, McMillen, & Lowe, 2007;Russell & Shrodes, 1950). Fassler have expanded on this interaction between reader and literature to include the direction of a trained helper, informed decision-maker, or facilitator as part of their definition of bibliotherapy (Hynes & Hynes-Berry, 2012;Johnson et al, 2001;Ogrenir, 2013;Rubin, 1981).…”