Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • WELCOME! I'm Bijal, Your Course Instructor and Bibliotherapist

    • A Little Bit About the Course
  • 2

    MODULE 1: Introduction to Bibliotherapy & The Case for Group Bibliotherapy

    • What Is Bibliotherapy, and specifically Group Bibliotherapy? An Overview

    • A Short History of Bibliotherapy

    • Book Therapy's Definition of Bibliotherapy

    • The Bibliotherapy Process Itself

    • Integrating the Four Bibliotherapy Stages

    • The Evolution of Group Therapy and Group Bibliotherapy

    • What is Group Bibliotherapy? Theory, Benefits & Application

    • Theoretical foundations: Psychological and literary perspectives.

    • Individual vs. group bibliotherapy: Key differences.

    • Creation of the Group: Time, Place Size and Preparation

    • Empathy in a Bibliotherapeutic Group
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    MODULE 2: The Group Formation and The Role of the Group Bibliotherapist

    • The Importance of the Group Bond

    • The Eleven Primary Factors of the Group Bibliotherapy Experience

    • The basic tasks of a group bibliotherapist

    • Identifying literature suitable for different mental health concerns

    • DOWNLOADABLE Code of Conduct for Group Members
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    MODULE 3: Facilitating Group Bibliotherapy Sessions

    • Best practices for leading literary discussions.

    • Techniques for fostering a safe and supportive group environment ( A Code of Conduct for the Bibliotherapist)

    • The Value of Silence

    • Managing diverse perspectives and emotional responses
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    MODULE 4: Choosing the Right Texts

    • Fiction, poetry, memoirs, essays and self-help books: What works best?

    • Creative Bibliotherapy Techniques for Group Therapy

    • Client Stories

    • DOWNLOADABLE Checklist for Selecting Appropriate Literature for the Group

    • DOWNLOADABLE Example Group Bibliotherapy Script

    • DOWNLOADABLE Group Bibliotherapy Reading Recommendations
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    MODULE 5: Practical Application and Integration in a Sample Bibliotherapy Session

    • Designing and facilitating a sample group bibliotherapy session.

    • Guide to performing each technique in the sample group bibliotherapy session

    • Guidelines for Terminating A Bibliotherapy Group
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    MODULE 6: Implementing Bibliotherapy in Different Settings

    • Group bibliotherapy in clinical, educational, and community settings.

    • Addressing ethical considerations and potential challenges

    • Practical Considerations

    • Modifications for children, adolescents and school-based settings

    • Evaluation of A Group Bibliotherapy Session or Series of Sessions
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    Next Steps...

    • Required Reading and Additional Resources

    • Next Steps

    • Before you go...