Bibliotherapy with Young People: Librarians and Mental Health Professionals Working Together

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Drawing on their respective roles as a school library media specialist and a psychologist, these authors address the various definitions for and the expectations of bibliotherapy. They consider what skills and competencies determine a qualified bibliotherapist and explore how bibliotherapy can be used to match the nature and prevalance of the mental health needs of children and young adults. Extensive references to the professional literature and a sample programme that reflects the team-based planning process advocated by the authors conclude this valuable resource.

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As the newest and most current title on the topic, this publication will be most useful to librarians interested in or already practicing bibliotherapy.-Journal of Youth Services
For those who have a serious interest in bibliotherapy, this book is worth reading.-Voya
They explain what each type of expert can contribute in a nonclinical setting, take a look at some of the risk factors facing today's children and adolescents, and discuss how reading can be combined, if needed, with therapeutic intervention.-Booklist
This is a suggested purchase primarily for librarians who work with mental health professionals in schools and therapeutic settings.-School Library Journal
This well-researched book is a 'must read' for anyone who has ever suggested a book under the guise of bibliotherapy or who is interested in starting a bibliotherapy intervention program.-Public Library Quarterly
"As the newest and most current title on the topic, this publication will be most useful to librarians interested in or already practicing bibliotherapy."-Journal of Youth Services
"For those who have a serious interest in bibliotherapy, this book is worth reading."-Voya
"This is a suggested purchase primarily for librarians who work with mental health professionals in schools and therapeutic settings."-School Library Journal
"This well-researched book is a 'must read' for anyone who has ever suggested a book under the guise of bibliotherapy or who is interested in starting a bibliotherapy intervention program."-Public Library Quarterly
"They explain what each type of expert can contribute in a nonclinical setting, take a look at some of the risk factors facing today's children and adolescents, and discuss how reading can be combined, if needed, with therapeutic intervention."-Booklist

Author Bio

BETH DOLL is Associate Professor and Director, School Psychology Program, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. CAROL DOLL is Professor, School of Library and Information Science Program, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.