Bibliotherapy
Besides the obvious enjoyment that comes from reading, books that share a counseling concern (bibliotherapy) can be cathartic for children and help them feel less alone when they read about a character going through something similar to them. Bibliotherapy is effective in promoting problem-solving, increasing compassion, developing empathetic understanding, and enhancing self-awareness.
Peruse our book recommendations below, learn how each title can benefit your child’s specific needs, and use our guiding questions to enhance social & emotional learning from the comfort of your home. We are adding new titles weekly, so please check back often for additional suggestions.
ADHD | ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE | ANTI-RACISM | Anxiety | body safety | Dyslexia | embracing change | empathy/kindness | feelings | Friendship | GRIEF | lgbtq+ | mindfulness | MULTICULTURAL | NEURODIVERSITY | PARENTING | PLAY THERAPY | perfectionism | scared of the dark | self esteem | separation/Divorce | social skills | Therapy Workbooks
Books on Adoption & Foster Care
Books on Anxiety
Books on Body Safety
Books on Dyslexia
Books on Embracing Change
Books on Empathy & Kindness
Books on Feelings
Books on Friendship
Books on Grief
Books on LGBTQ+ Stories
Books on Mindfulness
Books on Multicultural Stories
Books on Parenting
Books on Perfectionism
Books on Play Therapy
Books on Feeling Scared of the Dark
Books on Separation / Divorce
Books on Social Skills
Therapy Workbooks
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