Bibliotherapy are subject to all
In our world has come a new half-forgotten old method of treatment - bibliotherapy. Few would deny that the books have certain magical properties and are able to affect our psychological state.
What is bibliotherapy?
Bibliotherapy - is one of the methods of alternative medicine, the type of treatment applied as part of the psychological treatment of the patient. It is used to treat conditions such as agoraphobia, alcoholism, depression, dyslexia, neurosis, lack of self-esteem, stress, sexual deviance, anxiety, eating disorders.
Bibliotherapy is suitable not only for adults but also for children. It will help the child in the event of a divorce in the family, the lack of a parent, death of a close relative or friend.
This type of therapy has existed in the days of Ancient Greece. Even then realized the benefits of reading books on mental health. Later, in 1930, the American experts began to use bibliotherapy in the treatment of soldiers. The method became popular after World War II, when many people suffer from mental disorders. Now most ardent supporters and bibliotherapy are big fans of the British, in particular, the residents of London.
But this method of alternative therapy is gaining popularity at a faster pace over the world.
How to cure a book?
Although not all doctors believe bibliotherapy an effective treatment, those who supported the idea, put enough effort to prove that the book really heal. Effect of bibliotherapy is based on the innate sense of a person to identify himself with others. In this case, doctors use the main characters of the book, so that the patient was able to find the problem and analyze the situation, associating himself with the actors.
In addition, this therapy stimulates the person to talk about their problems, increases self-confidence and, of course, improves mood. And reading books has a positive impact on literacy and worldview.
Not every book is suitable for bibliotherapy. Commonly used genres such as fiction, drama, poetry, biographical literature. The primary goal is to book as closely as possible reflect the situation in which the patient.
Doctors are selected references that most closely matches the patient's problem. The books should be exciting and relevant patient age and level of education.
Limitations
Treatment with the book is a relatively new method of alternative medicine, so it's quite normal that he has some drawbacks. For example, you can not always find the right book for a particular purpose. Choosing the right book requires time during which the patient's condition may deteriorate.
In addition, the effect of bibliotherapy has not been studied thoroughly - sometimes it helps and sometimes have to wait for the results of a long time.
Many questions remain unanswered, so it takes a lot of research to confirm the healing power of books. However, the benefits of reading, in any case, is certain.
Use of bibliotherapy, for her healing effect on the body, when the books with properly chosen and soul, there is no alternative.
by sledat directpress.ru
