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Bibliotherapy: Using Books & Stories for Growth & Healing
Zarah C. GagatigaTeacher Librarian, The Beacon Academyzarah.gagatiga@gmail.com @thecoffeegoddeshttp://lovealibrarian.blogspot.com
The 42nd IASL Annual ConferenceBali, Indonesia
Enhancing Students’ Life Skills through the School Library
Let’s play!
http://www.tamsinhowse.com/blog/2011/06/tuesday-tips-get-out-of-bed-and-grab-an-oar/row-boat/
I am __________________________
If were a book character, I would be __________ because ___________________.
I am ___________________________
The author I wish to have a date with is ____________________________________
Story: The Generous Tree (Adaptation of the Giving Tree by Shel Silverstien)
Read the story, The Generous Tree, and when you’re done, answer the worksheet.
Let’s BUZZand LIZZEN.
Bibliotherapy is...
Biblion = books and Therapeia = healing
Is the therapeutic use of the written word to help people in any situation in life [and] the provision of health information and support through books (Brewster, 2008) Guidance in the solution of personal problems through directed reading (ALA, 1966)
When we immerse ourselves in a text, the words stimulate the production of
mental images...we imagine...we visualize...we act out the words in the
pages of our minds.
-- Michael Duda, Psychologist Dortmund, Germany (2010)
When reading, our brains simulate what happens in the story, using the same circuits we’d use if the same things
happened to us. On a neurological level, we become part of the action.
-- Ursula Sautter Reading, writing and revelation
(2010)
...brain regions active during reading a story “mirror those involved when people perform, imagine or observe similar real-world activities".
-- Nicole K. Speer, et al. Dynamic Cognition Lab, University of Washington, Missouri
Bibliotherapy can be:
Clinical Bibliotherapy is used by doctors and mental health practitioners with persons on emotional and behavioral problems.
Developmental Bibliotherapy in schools and libraries to promote self-knowledge, personal growth and a sense of accomplishment in a particular stage in life.
Collaborative Endeavors
Partners and Allies
- Teachers- Counselors- Therapists- Psychologist- Health care professionals- Caregivers, nurses- Parents
Librarian as bibliotherapist
- Passion for reading- Ability to communicate with others- Genuine interest to help others - Ability to empathize without being judgmental, moralizing
Tips and Techniques- Identifying needs of readers (Maslow / J. Chall / Moats and Tolman)
- Matching of appropriate materials (Book collection, reading materials, multi-media/AV) - Setting the time, venue and environment of the session -Designing motivation, engagement and follow up activities - Assisting the reader in achieving closure or the identification of possible solutions
Tips & Techniques
* READ - Nothing beats personal knowledge of a story; * Identify significant points of the story that touches on the theme. * Be keen to connections you know the student/reader can make with the selection at hand. -- Pelias, 2005
Program Requirements* Training and Manpower
* Budget for the development of resources and bibliotherapy collection
* A working knowledge of the library’s client/readers
* Administrative and staff support
* Linkages and connections with health care professionals and allied fields/institutions
Bibliotherapy: The Beacon Academy
* Bibliography of resources that promote health and well-being (2011-2012)
* Formal proposal to Head of School and Guidance Counselor (2012-2013)
* Regular recommendation of resources geared to towards the developmental stages of teens/high school students (2012-2013)
Bibliotherapy: The Beacon Academy
For 2013-2014:a. Articulation meetings with GC & Dean of Students, Athletics Coor & PE Teacher., MYP & DP Coor, CAS-C&S Coor. and Student Activities Coor. b. Development of a Life Skills Collectionc. Continued publication of recommended reads in the newsletter / library Google sitese. Use a Web 2.0 Platform to promote Life Skills Collection
Sample Book List
* Back to School! Back to Basics!
* The Love Month: What’s love gotta do with it?
* Off to Christmas Break!
* College Advising & Study Skills
Bibliotherapy: Kirklees Council - RAYS (Reading and You Scheme)
- Try to get to know a little about you as a person- Talk to you about what you like to read, help you get to know your local library and look with you for the kind of books you might enjoy.
- They will also be setting up reading groups where people can chat together about books and relax over a cup of tea or coffee.
http://www.ilovelibraries.org/ourauthors/ourauthorsouradvocates/authorpage/ngaiman
http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/community/libraries/bibliotherapy/rays.shtml
http://www.theschooloflife.com/
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