In a world that’s constantly on the move and full of stress, finding ways to take care of our mental health can be a challenge. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting our lives in unprecedented ways, prioritizing our mental wellbeing has become even more critical, especially for those who are older or living in suburban areas; feelings of isolation and anxiety can be overwhelming. That’s why the therapeutic benefits of reading are being rediscovered and are gaining renewed attention. However, what needs to be added is a comprehensive resource that delves deeper into the therapeutic value of reading, particularly in the context of bibliotherapy.
Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing Through Bibliotherapy addresses this gap by bringing together experts from literary studies, psychology, and education. Through their insights, readers will understand how literature can be used for healing and personal growth.
By exploring topics such as anxiety, brain neurology, children’s literature, and stress management, this book provides practical strategies for incorporating reading into daily life to promote mental wellbeing.
Designed for university professors, students, health professionals, and the general public; this book offers a holistic approach to bibliotherapy. By highlighting the transformative power of literature, it seeks to inspire readers to harness the healing potential of reading.
Importantly, this exploration is not just theoretical; readers will find practical strategies and insights that can be immediately applied to enhance their overall well-being in today’s challenging world.
“Open It That You May Know Wonders”: Keys to Improve Mental Healthand Wellbeing Through Fiction in Papyru
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The Journey to Italy in Paul Klee's Diary: In the Footsteps of Goethe?
págs. 35-46
Reinterpreting Walden: A Bibliotherapeutic Perspective Through Dialogue With Byung-Chul Han's Philosophy
págs. 47-70
Translation, Memory, and Face of the Other in Juan Mayorga's Theatre: Reading as a Commitment
págs. 71-88
Educational, Cultural, and Social Conditioning: The Role of Education and Pedagogy in Human Emancipation
págs. 89-103
Well-Being and Health Through Autobiographical Pedagogy: Theoretical Foundations and Perspectives
págs. 104-121
Medical Humanties, Narrative Medicine, and Bibliotherapy: New Pedagogical Frontiers to Build Health and Promote Well-Being
Fabrizio Manuel Sirignano, Valerio Ferro Allodola, Antonio Raimondo Di Grigoli
págs. 122-162
Narrative Medicine Practices: Emotional Literacy and Inclusion Through Reading
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The Aesthetic Dimension as a “Lost Paradigm” of Reading: Education for Resilience Through Bibliotherapy
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An Oncology Patient's Reading: Between Evasion and Knowledge
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The Therapeutic Value of Reading Graphic Medicine: Visual Narratives of Eating Disorders in Comics
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