Bibliotherapy with preadolescents experiencing divorce

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2007

Publication Title

The Family Journal

Volume

15

Issue

4

First page number:

409

Last page number:

414

Abstract

Preadolescence is a challenging developmental stage, but when complicated or threatened by the effects of family dissolution or divorce, the challenges can be overwhelming. Such youngsters often need and can benefit from counseling intervention. One particularly appropriate intervention is bibliotherapy. Reasons for using bibliotherapy for such youngsters are provided, and specific methods and materials are suggested.

Keywords

Bibliotherapy; Divorce; Youth counseling

Disciplines

Library and Information Science | Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling

Language

English

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Publisher Citation

Pehrsson, D.-E., Allen, V. B., Folger, W. A., McMillen, P. S., & Lowe, I. (2007). Bibliotherapy with preadolescents experiencing divorce. The Family Journal, 15, 409-414. doi:10.1177/1066480707305352

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