Providing Coping Skills for Difficult Issues by Sharlyn Bammel and Michelle Schulle

Bullying and Gossip Adoption/New Family Member First Day of School Loneliness Illness Death

 Definition & Purpose  What it is  What it is not  Process  Identification  Catharsis  Insight  Application  How to Use: Educators  How to Use: Parents  How to Use: Others who wish to understand those experiencing difficulty

 Bibliotherapy uses books to assist students/individuals as they attempt to solve problems.  Books provide an important key to a child’s development.  Books provide a safe place for individuals to explore concepts, feelings and attitudes.  “Through guided reading, students learn to understand themselves and their environment, build self-esteem, meet developmental challenges of adolescence, and form coping skills” (Delisle & Galbraith, 2002).

WHAT IT ISWHAT IT IS NOT  A structured interaction between a facilitator and a participate.  The facilitator suggests books to the participant.  Both read the book(s).  A meaningful discussion occurs to gain insights to a problem.  Someone sending participant to find books on their own.  Someone leaving participant to read and/or think about the book on their own.

 Definition & Purpose  What it is  What it is not  Process  Identification  Catharsis  Insight  Application  How to Use: Educators  How to Use: Parents  How to Use: Others who wish to understand those experiencing difficulty

 Identification The individual identifies with a character or situation in the book.  Catharsis The individual becomes emotionally involved with the story. Through this involvement, the individual releases emotions in a safe environment.  Insight The individual applies the character’s experience to his/her own life.

 Definition & Purpose  What it is  What it is not  Process  Identification  Catharsis  Insight  Application  How to Use: Educators  How to Use: Parents  How to Use: Others who wish to understand those experiencing difficulty

 Identify the student’s needs  Match books to student’s needs  Determine a time to meet for discussion  Motivate the student to read  Engage the student during the reading  Allow time for reflection  Follow-up activities  Closure

 Identify the issue causing turmoil in your child.  Seek advice from trained personnel: teachers, counselors, and librarians.  Research books/internet for annotated bibliographies.  Read the books addressing the particular need or issue.  Read the book with your child and discuss.

 Identify the issue  Seek expert advice concerning books available that address the issue  Research internet/annotated bibliographies for books  Read the books  Offer support/encouragement

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