Considering Bibliotherapy

The connection among reading, empathy building, exploration of our world, and finding compassion for yourself is likely obvious for those of us who work in libraries. However, bibliotherapy—”the use of reading and writing for managing wellbeing”—requires an understanding of counseling, social health, and literature as a tool.

​The connection among reading, empathy building, exploration of our world, and finding compassion for yourself is likely obvious for those of us who work in libraries. However, bibliotherapy—”the use of reading and writing for managing wellbeing”—requires an understanding of counseling, social health, and literature as a tool. Read More