Bibliotherapy With Preadolescents Experiencing Divorce

Pehrsson, Dale-Elizabeth; Allen, Virginia B.; Folger, Wendy A.; McMillen, Paula S.; Lowe, Imelda

doi:10.1177/1066480707305352

Cited by 22 publications

(19 citation statements)

References 26 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Bibliotherapy as a modality is inclusive of such media as film, song lyrics, theatre, television programs, poetry, etc. (Pehrsson et al, 2007). Many times these forms of media contain elements of the hero's quest and may be more accessible, appropriate, and meaningful to clients.…”

Section: Stage Ii: Selection Of Textmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…First, counselors must be knowledgeable regarding the developmental needs and abilities of their clients, especially when working with younger populations (Pehrsson, Allen, Folger, McMillen & Lowe, 2007). Reading a book with themes that are developmentally inappropriate may leave the readers confused and frustrated.…”

Section: Stage Ii: Selection Of Textmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Pehrsson, Allen, Folger, McMillen, and Lowe (2007) broadly define bibliotherapy as "the use of books, literature, pamphlets, play scripts, narratives, journals, poems, songs, and stories adapted from cinema and television for the purpose of promoting therapeutic gain" (p. 410). Bibliotherapy has been used as a primary mode of therapy as opposed to a supplemental tool; however, research indicates that bibliotherapy is most effective when used as a supplement with other modalities such as CBT, psychodynamic, and interpersonal therapy (Pardeck, 1991;1994).…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

A Heroic Journey: Re-Conceptualizing Adjustment Disorder Through the Lens of the Hero's Quest

Duffy¹

2010

Journal of Systemic Therapies

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

For thousands of years books have been considered to have the capacity to heal. Over the past 100 years the use of what is termed "bibliotherapy," the use of literature to heal, has grown and now appears in myriad forms to treat individuals struggling with psychological challenges and other maladies. This paper presents an overview of fiction-based bibliotherapy and then transitions into a cursory explanation of both Carl Jung's concepts of the collective unconscious and archetypes as well as Joseph Campbell's concepts of the mono-myth and the archetypal hero's quest. After re-conceptualizing adjustment disorder (AD) through the lens of the hero's quest, this paper provides a hypothetical conceptualization of how all of these elements (the collective unconscious, archetypes, the hero's quest, and mono-myth) can be integrated into a new form of bibliotherapy (hero's quest bibliotherapy) that can serve as a therapeutic resource for clinicians working with clients who have been diagnosed with AD. Finally, a case example is presented to further illustrate how this intervention looks in practice. This re-conceptualization of AD and innovative intervention closely align with the human-development focused, strength-based, personal-growth oriented professional identity of counseling.Transitions are a part of life. At times transitions are welcome, like when a desired job is acquired, or a child is born; however, other types of transitions are less desired: painful divorces, or the death of a loved one. These less desirable transitions, or "stressors," may impact a person both physically and/or psychologically. When transitions significantly hinder effective functioning in areas such as work, school, and/or social life, a diagnosis of adjustment disorder (AD) is often given. AD is Jason T. Duffy, PhD candidate and adjunct professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development, University of Rochester, Profession: English teacher and counselor-works primarily with young adults with DSM-based diagnoses stemming from emotional and behavioral "problems" in educational contexts. Interested in the utilization of fictional literature in counseling to assist clients (empower them) in normalizing and re-conceptualizing the stigmatizing labels they have been burdened (adjustment disorder, etc.) with by external entities.

show abstract

Section: Stage Ii: Selection Of Textmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Stage Ii: Selection Of Textmentioning

confidence: 99%

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

A Heroic Journey: Re-Conceptualizing Adjustment Disorder Through the Lens of the Hero's Quest

Duffy¹

2010

Journal of Systemic Therapies

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Bibliotherapy is used with children and adults going through difficult times (loss, divorce, etc.) (Briggs & Pehrsson, 2008;Heath, Sheen, Leavy, Young, & Money, 2005;Pehrsson, Allen, Folger, McMillen, & Lowe, 2007). I use fiction to calm and soothe myself and to boost my resilience, rereading cherished books where tough, independent women solved their own problems.…”

mentioning

confidence: 96%

Coping With Trauma Through Fictional Narrative Ethnography: A Primer

Davis¹,

Warren‐Findlow²

2011

Journal of Loss and Trauma

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This article, written as a letter to the editor, is in response to Journal of Loss and Trauma's original rejection of our fictional narrative autoethnography. We introduce this method and argue that our fictionalization of part of the narrative is not a departure from other narrative ethnographic work and serves several purposes relevant to JLT: It was therapeutic to the authors; it conveyed meaning that could not have been conveyed in a more traditional manner; it served as a metaphor for a resistance narrative against the culturally canonical story of suffering victim; and it provided a shared cultural story that allowed us to connect with many women in our generation. We suggest that narrative ''truth'' should be concerned with how the story is used and understood. We advocate that methods such as this give voice to stories that are difficult to tell and understand, and open spaces to reflect alternative ways of knowing.

show abstract

“…Literature may be found in the form of books, workbooks, narratives, pamphlets, poems, or stories from television or film. These forms of literature are employed for therapeutic purposes (Pehrsson, Allen, Folger, McMillen, & Lowe, 2007).…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

The Process of Therapeutic Reading: Opening Doors for Counselor Development

Bruneau

Pehrsson

2014

Journal of Creativity in Mental Health

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In this study, the authors examined the therapeutic reading process with graduate counseling students. Journals completed by 21 students participating in a graduate counselor education elective course, Creativity in Counseling, were examined. Phenomenological data analysis approaches were employed. Emergent themes suggested that therapeutic reading opened doors for insight, action, connection, communication, building relationships, and growth as professional counselors. Implications for counselor education, practice, and research are provided.

show abstract

Bibliotherapy With Preadolescents Experiencing Divorce

Cited by 22 publications

References 26 publications

A Heroic Journey: Re-Conceptualizing Adjustment Disorder Through the Lens of the Hero's Quest

A Heroic Journey: Re-Conceptualizing Adjustment Disorder Through the Lens of the Hero's Quest

Coping With Trauma Through Fictional Narrative Ethnography: A Primer

The Process of Therapeutic Reading: Opening Doors for Counselor Development

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About