Adrienne O'Neal - Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas

What is Bibliotherapy?

he idea of healing through books is not a new one--it can be traced far back in history. Bibliotherapy can be defined as the use of books to help people solve problems. A more precise definition is that bibliotherapy is a tool for structuring interaction between a therapist and a client based on mutual sharing of literature.

Bibliotherapeutic intervention may be utilized for many reasons to: (1) develop an individual's self-concept; (2) increase an understanding of human behavior or motivation; (3) foster an honest self-appraisal; (4) provide a way for a person to find interests outside of self; (5) relieve emotional or mental pressure; (6) to show an individual that he or she is not alone with such a problem; (7) show an individual there is more than one solution to a problem; (8) help discuss a problem more freely; and (9) help plan a constructive plan of action to solve a problem.

My favorite Bibliotherapy

The Dance of Fear
By Harriet Lerner
Unhappiness, says author Harriet Lerner, is fueled by three key emotions: anxiety, fear, and shame. I had the opportunity to hear her speak at a conference and was so struck by how she identified all the behaviors motivated by fear. By learning to respond to these three key emotions in new ways, we can live more fully in the present and move into the future with courage, clarity, humor, and hope.
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The Five Love Languages
By Gary Chapman
Everyone has their unique needs or languages. The author points out in a clear way that what communicates love to you might not mean a thing to your mate. This book helps couples learn to work as a team, learn to speak and understand the unique languages of love and effectively express your love as well as feel truly loved in return.
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The Four Agreements:
A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
By Miquel Ruiz
Don Miguel Ruiz keeps it simple with four agreements: Be impeccable with your word, Ruiz urges. Don’t take anything personally. Don’t make assumptions. Always do your best. Through this small book, Ruiz explains how to help lead ourselves out of everyday snares and into personal freedom.
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The Secret Meaning of Money
By Internationally known psychologist Cloe Madanes and Claudio Madanes
More couples fight over money than any other issues. Money can be used for power and control, or to express desires. Often couples turn to counseling without realizing the role money plays in their relationships. What does money say about your identity? Is money used to “buy affection?” This book helps illustrate how money can affect our emotions and most intimate relationships.
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