Technical Preparations -Requirements for Book

Prescription ShopStarting Pace

For Bibliotherapy Sessions

In Philippine Libraries

PAARL - National BookstoreJune 18, 2010 Zarah C. Gagatiga

http://lovealibrarian.blogspot.com

Objectives

Acquire tips, hints, experiences in setting up a Book Prescription Service (BPS);

Develop a comprehensive collection for a BPS;

Create a bibliotherapy program based on technical principles and guidelines.

Links and Blocks

Book Prescription Service

Story Time!

The Generous Tree an Adaptation from Shel Silverstien’s classic story, The Giving Tree

Characters: a tree and a little boy

Narrator

Hmmm… Let’s reflect!

Briefly describe the two characters using this table:

The Tree The Little Boy

Great job! Let’s ruminate some more.

Between the tree and the boy, who could you relate with strongly? What similarities can you identify with to the character of your choice? Think of a time in your life when you gave so generously like the tree. How did you feel? Think of a time in your life when you were generously been given like the boy. How did you feel?Which is better: to be the giver or to be the receiver? Support your answer.

Buzz group: Let’s talk!

Small buzz group

Big buzz group

Take home activity:

Thank a person in your life, a family member, a friend or a colleague, who has greatly helped you.

What acts of love can you show to others?

Bibliotherapy

“The healing place for the soul”- Inscription over the library of Thebes

Greek words (Rubin, 1979) Biblion = books Therapeia = healing

A technique of prescribing books to to patients who need help in understanding their problems (Crothers, 1916).

Bibliotherapy

Is the assistance given to a youngster in overcoming the emotional turmoil related to a real-life problem by having him or her read literature on the topic. Is the therapeutic use of the written word to help people in any situation in life. Is the provision of health information and support through books (Brewster, 2008)Guidance in the solution of personal problems through directed reading (ALA, 1966) Encourages change with in the individual.

Bibliotherapy

Clinical Bibliotherapy is used by doctors and mental health practitioners with persons on emotional and behavioral problems.

Developmental Bibliotherapy is used with a wide variety of individuals in schools and libraries to promote self-knowledge, personal growth and a sense of accomplishment in a particular stage in life.

Tips to Developmental Bibliotherapy

Recommend more than one book/novel

Recommend different types of books

Know your collection

Develop a diverse collection

Encourage feedback

Bibliptherapy, Power of Words

The Bibliotherapy Journey

1st stage - IDENTIFICATION

2nd stage - CATHARSIS - involvement and “mirroring”

3rd stage - INSIGHT - awareness and realization of possible solutions

Process and Techniques

Identifying needs

Matching of appropriate materials

Setting the time, venue and environment of the session

Designing motivation, engagement and follow up activities

Assisting the reader in achieving closure or the identification of possible solutions

Requirements for a Bibliotherapy Program / Book Prescription Service

Training and ManpowerBudget for the development of resources and bibliotherapy collectionA working knowledge of the library’s client/readersAdministrative and staff support Linkages and connections with health care professionals and allied fields/institutions

BPS - BP Models/ExamplesThe Well Being Collection (The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Brompton Library, London)Book Break - a facilitator led reading group for adultsBibliotherapy Book Slam - bibliotherapy service for kids, young adults and their families Australian and Canadian BPS-BP models BPS Study by Brewster, 2009Bibliotherapy for abused children, Aligada and Ocampo, 2009

Booktalks and Chit-chats

Recommended books for BPS-BP

And some movies too!

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