1. BIBLIOTHERAPY [ THERAPEUTIC READING ] by: Rosalito G. de Guzman, Ph.D.
2. What is Psychotherapy? 1. Psychotherapy is an interaction between T (therapist) and P (patient). 2. Its purpose is for T to help P cope with problems and find greater satisfaction in life. 3. T is not involved in P’s problems and therefore can have a more objective perspective on P’s problems than P or anyone closely involved with P.
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4. 2 Greek Words Bibliotherapy biblion – book therapeia – healing Gladding (1996) – a process that produces a dynamic interaction between the personality of the reader and the selected literature.