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Using literature to help adolescents cope with problems

J T Pardeck1

  • 1Department of Social Work, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield 65804.

Adolescence
|January 1, 1994
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Bibliotherapy uses books as a tool to help children manage life changes. This approach is effective for adolescents experiencing family breakdown, foster care, or adoption.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Child Development
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Literature serves as a creative medium for aiding children's adaptation to life transitions.
  • Bibliotherapy, the use of books in therapeutic interventions, is a recognized approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To illustrate the application of bibliotherapy for adolescents navigating significant familial changes.
  • To identify specific literary resources beneficial for clinical use in supporting adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on bibliotherapy and its efficacy in child psychology.
  • Selection and categorization of books relevant to adolescent challenges such as family breakdown, foster care, and adoption.

Main Results:

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  • Bibliotherapy offers a viable strategy for adolescents facing complex family circumstances.
  • A curated list of books can support therapeutic interventions for this demographic.

    • Conclusions:

    • Bibliotherapy is a valuable clinical tool for adolescents experiencing family disruption.
    • The integration of targeted literature can enhance coping mechanisms and emotional processing in young individuals.