Stories can encourage readers to find inner strength to resolve life challenges by identifying with the book character and the story’s events.
These books apply to every child. Don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your child’s mental health this summer.
Yes and no. This gray area is best clarified by looking at the difference between developmental and clinical bibliotherapy.
Worries or “what-ifs” are mostly about the future. Mindfulness helps bring us back to the present moment even if that means noticing “I feel anxious”.
Adults struggle to identify and express their emotions; it would be unfair to expect kids to have those skills automatically. Parents or teachers might have to listen carefully for the root of the problem.
Trying to find a mental health professional can be a daunting task. Here are three ways to look for a counselor.
Problems that occur in multiple places and continue over time suggest that professional assistance may be warranted.
Most of the time, ReadRestore focuses on helping kids. But there are therapeutic books for everyone to enjoy – even grown-ups! Here’s a short list of our favorites:
Not only is bibliotherapy practical, it has a growing body of evidence to support its use in improving readers’ mental health.
It can be difficult to talk about grief. Reading together creates a more comfortable environment to talk about difficult feelings.