Bibliotherapy

by Pardeck, John T.

• ISBN13: 9783718653478
• ISBN10: 3718653478
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-02-01
• Publisher: Harwood Academic Pub

Summary

The purpose of this book is to provide professionals in the field of mental health with literature 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. John Pardeckof the Department of Social Work, Southwest Missouri State University, is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers andJean Pardeck, a reading specialist for the Blue Hills Homes Corporation, received her MEd in reading from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Series
Preface
Acknowledgements
An Overview of Bibliotherapy	p. 1
Clinical Applications of Bibliotherapy	p. 27
Changing Role Models	p. 39
Blended Family	p. 59
Separation and Divorce	p. 71
Child Abuse	p. 81
Foster Care	p. 91
Adoption	p. 99
Childhood Fears	p. 115
Directory of Publishers	p. 129
Author Index	p. 135
Title Index	p. 139
Subject Index	p. 145
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