Increasing Connection through Bibliotherapy in a Digital World
Abstract
Books have the ability to connect, enliven, develop, and validate a child’s experience. In addition, shared reading with children promotes the development of empathy, theory of mind, and social-emotional skills. This chapter describes how to conduct bibliotherapy to increase connection between therapists and their clients via teletherapy.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Child Therapy and Development
Art Therapy and Mental Health
Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 131–138
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter