Title
Recommended self-help books for families experiencing divorce: A specialized form of bibliotherapy
Abstract
The use of self-help books in clinical practice is a specialized form of bibliotherapy. This article provides a brief overview of the history of self-help books in clinical practice and information on the professional groups likely to use books in treatment. The author presents practical clinical applications for using self-help books in clinical practice. It is suggested that self-help books can be viewed as a useful technique that compliments a managed care approach to mental health. The article includes examples of books that practitioners will find useful for helping families deal with divorce.
Department(s)
School of Social Work
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1300/J294v15n01_04
Publication Date
12-1-1996
Recommended Citation
Pardeck, John T. "Recommended self-help books for families experiencing divorce: a specialized form of bibliotherapy." Psychotherapy in private practice 15, no. 1 (1996): 45-58.
Journal Title
Psychotherapy in Private Practice
