Bibliotherapy is based on the theory that books can stimulate cognitive insights. When bibliotherapy is used in conjunction with counseling the psychologist selects specific reading material for the client. According to Pritzker the wrong book can produce harmful outcomes (p. 119).

Traditionally these can include self help books, fiction, religious books, which are discussed in later sessions on a one-on-one basis (p. 119). Pardeck (1994) suggested that clients write diaries, draw maps, role play, and that making colleges were excellent ways to utilize bibliotherapy (p. 119).

The combination of bibliotherapy and counseling has been proven effective with depression, alcoholism, and kids if selected carefully by skilled therapists. (p. 119).

On a personal note: We are not earning any commissions or money for recommending books or films. I wanted visitors to know and trust that these are books and films that we believe are truly life changing and enhance creativity.

CreativityandConflict.com highly recommends this book, especially if you are a therapist-in-training or seeking therapy. It will help you understand where your therapist is coming from and why or why not you feel that you are making progress. It was my first text book and I will keep it forever. Plain language, fair representation of the mainstream therapies, it does not unduly hype one therapeutic orientation over the other so that you can make an informed decision.

Corey, G. (2009).Theory and practice of counseling psychotherapy (8th ed.). Belmont Thompson Brooks & Cole.

"The Bipolar Workbook" by Monica Ramirez Basco, PhD

"Working Identity" Herminia Ibarra

I have not read this book yet, but it was recommended by Lisa Cook, J.D., M.ED. Director of Career Services -Walden University

Have you ever seen someone come back from a holiday where they were able to relax, feel better about themselves and rekindle relationships. Have you ever seen them tense up as they get ready to go back to work and say, 'Well, better get back to the real world!' Something is very wrong here and this book seeks to explain and describe the mindset that is created in a world where your value as a person is determined by how you perform to an external set of rules and expectations. Also discussed is the alternative mindset, the 'holiday' one, and how you can have this mindset all the time AND live in this crazy 'real world'. A handful of very simple practices can change your life, change your brain and because you have changed, change the world.

HOW THE 'REAL WORLD' IS DRIVING US CRAZY!

Your Creative Genius Walden Books

Really anything from Rollo May is fabulous for becoming more creative.

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Rollo May Courage to Create

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