Use of Bibliotherapy and Art Therapy in the sanatorium of Birstonas Public Institution Tulpe and in the town library Head of the Adult Readers Service Department of Birstonas Public Library Stefanija Puskunigiene and psychologist of the sanatorium of Public Institution Tulpe Brigita Gelumbauskiene

Problem Emotional state. Emotional state. Economic and financial instability. Economic and financial instability.

The aims To organize practical and educational activities developing the facilities of Bibliotherapy and Art Therapy, To organize practical and educational activities developing the facilities of Bibliotherapy and Art Therapy, To implement the spread of Bibliotherapy and Art Therapy in Birstonas resort, To implement the spread of Bibliotherapy and Art Therapy in Birstonas resort, To join skills and knowledge of librarians, doctors and psychologists. To join skills and knowledge of librarians, doctors and psychologists.

Bibliotherapy is healing and healthful reading the project Bibliotherapy - big possibilities of a new space (the 21st of November, 2008.) the project Bibliotherapy - big possibilities of a new space (the 21st of November, 2008.) The courses and practical training. The courses and practical training.

About the project The project was supplemented by Use of Bibliotherapy and Art Therapy with inhabitants of Birstonas Municipality in September The project was supplemented by Use of Bibliotherapy and Art Therapy with inhabitants of Birstonas Municipality in September It will be continued… It will be continued…

About Bibliotherapy

Bibliotherapy in the sanatorium Tulpe

About workshops introduction; introduction; bibliotherapy as a method; bibliotherapy as a method; benefit. benefit.

Themes analyzed in the Bibliotherapy Friendship and friendliness, About values ( A.De Sent- Egziuperi. The little Prince, 2002)Friendship and friendliness, About values ( A.De Sent- Egziuperi. The little Prince, 2002) About Forgiveness ( J.Murthy. Power of your subconsciousness.)About Forgiveness ( J.Murthy. Power of your subconsciousness.) We can be free ( R.Bach. Jonathan Livingston Seagull.)We can be free ( R.Bach. Jonathan Livingston Seagull.) About angularity and rotundity (K.Kasparavicius. A white elephant, 2009)About angularity and rotundity (K.Kasparavicius. A white elephant, 2009) I and my roles ( Lothart Seiwert. Strategy of a bear. Who is calm remains strong, 2007)I and my roles ( Lothart Seiwert. Strategy of a bear. Who is calm remains strong, 2007) My convictions (M.George. 7 AHA brightening my spirit, 2008) and many others. My convictions (M.George. 7 AHA brightening my spirit, 2008) and many others. Who am I? ( M. Lucado. You are special )Who am I? ( M. Lucado. You are special )

Questions which help in Bibliotherapy (with reference to the workshop material of psychotherapist G. Petroniene) What…? What…? How…? How…? In what way…? In what way…?

Bibliotherapy in Children, Youth Service Department

Adult Readers Service Department of Birštonas Public Library

Difficulties which we face during bibliotherapy while working in the sanatorium It is hard to invite; It is hard to invite; Other reasons. Other reasons.

Benefit of Bibliotherapy working with patients in the sanatorium At the end of workshops we usually ask What was relevant and valuable for you personally?. Examples of answers: The thoughts have arisen which should be put in order;The thoughts have arisen which should be put in order; That you communicated with me such an old woman and welcomed me;That you communicated with me such an old woman and welcomed me; It encouraged me to go to a library again;It encouraged me to go to a library again; It is interesting to be among absolute strangers; It is interesting to be among absolute strangers; To hear opinions of other people and listen to them;To hear opinions of other people and listen to them; I started to think more;I started to think more; You are invited and welcome in Birstonas library and without doubts you are enriching your inner world by communicating;You are invited and welcome in Birstonas library and without doubts you are enriching your inner world by communicating; Warm atmosphere melts a barrier of communication, helps your mindset and self-examination.Warm atmosphere melts a barrier of communication, helps your mindset and self-examination.

Responses about the project for Birstonas town inhabitants The project let me get to know myself deeper, and according to the assessment of a group to check my values. Stronger self-confidence appeared. The biggest impression was left by workshops of Art Therapy frequently remarks of group members about pictures were quite pointed.The project let me get to know myself deeper, and according to the assessment of a group to check my values. Stronger self-confidence appeared. The biggest impression was left by workshops of Art Therapy frequently remarks of group members about pictures were quite pointed. It appears that according to your drawn picture it is possible to judge about your emotional state, attitude towards yourself and others.It appears that according to your drawn picture it is possible to judge about your emotional state, attitude towards yourself and others. The strongest impression is opening of people, group members.The strongest impression is opening of people, group members. Art Therapy. I havent even imagined that there is a connection among pictures which are drawn in different time."Art Therapy. I havent even imagined that there is a connection among pictures which are drawn in different time." It is relevant to decrease your sensitivity, to learn how to think one hour ahead. I have perceived my attitude towards others, anger, happiness and love.It is relevant to decrease your sensitivity, to learn how to think one hour ahead. I have perceived my attitude towards others, anger, happiness and love. Synthesis of Bibliotherapy and Art Therapy. It adds variety.Synthesis of Bibliotherapy and Art Therapy. It adds variety. The most biggest impression during the workshops was the opinion of other people about my pictures, my own look at myself from outside with an inexperienced way.The most biggest impression during the workshops was the opinion of other people about my pictures, my own look at myself from outside with an inexperienced way.

Responses to the question What benefit did you get from this service? were : The analyzed theme, heard experience have extended a definition of forgiveness. Communication with people influences positively and fully digress from your disease. It seems that it does not exist. The analyzed theme, heard experience have extended a definition of forgiveness. Communication with people influences positively and fully digress from your disease. It seems that it does not exist. During the workshop I have forgotten about my illnesses and all troubles. It was interesting to listen to the opinion of other people. During the workshop I have forgotten about my illnesses and all troubles. It was interesting to listen to the opinion of other people. It helped to understand my feelings, to understand a meaning of forgiveness deeper.It helped to understand my feelings, to understand a meaning of forgiveness deeper. That you should go forward and do not think about your disease. That you should go forward and do not think about your disease. It broadened my knowing about power and influence of books. It broadened my knowing about power and influence of books. It helped to understand that to forget and to forgive is not the same. It helped to understand that to forget and to forgive is not the same.

A list of the literature for Bibliotherapy 1. J.Murthy. Power of your subconsciousness. Alma littera M.Lucado. You are special. Tapati I.D. Jakes. Strenght is your aim. Kaunas Friedrich Weissensteiner. Women of geniuses. 5. J.M.Templeton. Life laws for each day. Lessons of 200 meanings. Luceo T. Rath, D. O. Clifton, Ph.d. Is your basket full? Positive stories of life and work. Alma littera J.Kornfield. Art of forgiveness, love and concord. Kaunas Darius Cibonis. Towards a dream. A story of one inspiring travel. Vilnius Rhonda Byrn. The secret. Alma littera D. Linn, S. F. Linn, M. Linn. Dont hurry to forgive Chao Hsiu Chen. Rice in nephrite cups Andrius Uzkalnis. Travel stories. Baltos Lankos John ir Stasi Eldredge. A fascinating woman. Logotipas Clarissa Pinkola Estes. Women who run with the wolves. Alma littera Jurgen Neffe. Einstein. Biography. Alma Literra Ruta Oginskaite. I didnt know that you dont know... A book about Kernagis. Tyto Alba. Vilnius Recommended books: Iris Murdoch. Sea, sea...Alma littera Iris Murdoch. Sea, sea...Alma littera E. Fromas. Art to love. Vilnius E. Fromas. Art to love. Vilnius A.Paskus. Loves of a human. Vilnius A.Paskus. Loves of a human. Vilnius Heinrich Klaus. Butterflies by the bed of a patient. Mental help for convalescents. Alma Littera Heinrich Klaus. Butterflies by the bed of a patient. Mental help for convalescents. Alma Littera A.Grun. Hello to senescence. Tapati A.Grun. Hello to senescence. Tapati Vera Peiffer. Living alone – dont have to be lonely. Pieces of advice for people who live alone. Vilnius Vera Peiffer. Living alone – dont have to be lonely. Pieces of advice for people who live alone. Vilnius J.Monbourquette. Art to forgive J.Monbourquette. Art to forgive

Art Therapy

About workshops of Art Therapy

I and my anger

I am here and now

I am here and nowI am here and now

Responses I havent thought that you would tell so much about my picture. There is a lot of truth about me.;I havent thought that you would tell so much about my picture. There is a lot of truth about me.; It was interesting to know the others opinion about my picture;It was interesting to know the others opinion about my picture; I havent imagined that all that is...; I havent imagined that all that is...; It has helped me to understand that I am looking for sympathy among people...;It has helped me to understand that I am looking for sympathy among people...; This only has confirmed what I am seeking and what I am afraid of..This only has confirmed what I am seeking and what I am afraid of..

Thank you for your attention Thank you for your attention