Bibliotherapy: A Clinical Approach for Helping Children Contributor(s): Pardeck, John T. (Editor), Pardeck, Jean A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1032152419 ISBN-13: 9781032152417 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $118.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2021 |
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BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Psychology | Developmental - Child |
Physical Information: 158 pages |
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Publisher Description: First Published in 1993 Bibliotherapy provides literature for mental health professionals which can be used with a clinical approach in helping children with problems. For those not familiar with bibliotherapy, it provides an extensive introduction to the field including reviews of its effectiveness, value and limitations, as well as examples of practical application. Chapters include an overview of bibliotherapy, clinical application, changing role models, blended family, separation and divorce, child abuse, foster care, adoption, and childhood fears. Over 350 children's books are listed, each briefly annotated, from which the clinician can select suitable material for therapeutic intervention. This book is an essential read for scholars, researchers, and practitioners of clinical psychology, psychology in general. |