Introducing The Homeschool Counseling Network’s Bibliotherapy Book Club
What Is Bibliotherapy?
Bibliotherapy is a form of creative arts therapy that uses literature to help you improve your life by providing information, support, and guidance through reading books and stories. Books and other written material can influence human emotions and provide wisdom, emotional connection, insight, and comfort.Â
Bibliotherapy: Definition, Types, Techniques, and Efficacy (verywellmind.com)
For a more in-depth explanation of bibliotherapy and how it can benefit you in your homeschool, watch our video below.
A New Twist On An Old Favorite
Ahhh, the book club. This long-time tradition among bibliophiles, teachers, and budget-friendly adventurers expands minds, grows vocabulary, is a form of inexpensive travel, and nurtures relationships. What better way to bond with your brood than by pouring over the pages of a terrific tale?
Beyond leisure or pleasure, reading can also help us learn and grow. It can even be therapeutic.
As a clinician and a homeschooling mom, I believe in the power of bibliotherapy. Standing firmly in this belief, I created a new resource for The Homeschool Counseling Network, HCN’s Bibliotherapy Book Club.
How It Works
Each month, HCN will choose a reading selection. The book choice will be announced in our private Facebook group. Group posts will feature author interviews for the featured month’s reading recommendation.
We hope to encourage healthy discussion and dialogue among members to offer encouragement and support. Members are also encouraged to recommend and discuss various bibliotherapy suggestions.
Author Recommendations
Do you have an author you would like to submit for consideration?
Perhaps YOU are a homeschool parent who is also an author?
Do you have some hard-earned wisdom to share with fellow homeschool parents?
How about teaching tips, personal growth stories, or words of encouragement?
Would you like to be considered as a candidate?
Then reach out and tell me a little bit about yourself!
A copy of your book must be submitted for consideration. Digital format is welcome.
Please note, this is not a book review or critique, but rather an opportunity to share your experience as a homeschool parent with other homeschool families to encourage and inspire.
Email me to submit your book for consideration: [email protected]
Coming Up
Still uncertain about the benefits of bibliotherapy? Check out our upcoming blog post Five Ways Homeschoolers Can Benefit From Bibliotherapy.
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Blessings,
Kimberly Bennett, LPC
Founder/CEO It’s Only Homeschooling
Founder/CEO The Homeschool Counseling Network
This website is not a professional counseling website and nothing here should be construed as professional counseling advice. Although Kimberly Bennett, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor, she is not your counselor, and no counselor-client relationship is established unless she has signed an agreement with you. All information provided through this website is for informational and educational purposes only.
