Bibliotherapy is a fancy word for turning to literature to
help people, especially children, cope with difficult situations. Words and
pictures can help make an intimidating experience like moving to a new town or
starting a new school less scary. They
can help a child struggling with the loss of a pet or the illness of a family
member feel less overwhelmed. They
reassure youngsters that they are not alone in experiencing these situations
and having the feelings they do. They
can help a parent find the language to talk about tough topics.
At the Ridgefield Library, we have many resources to help
you find the right books to address the difficult situations that arise in many
lives. Our Children’s Services staff
draw on their personal knowledge of our collections as well as reference books
prepared by teachers, mental health professionals, doctors and other
experts. They are happy to work with
caregivers one-on-one to locate just the right book or to share some of the booklists
we have created on bullying, divorce, coping with loss and other topics (many
of these are also available on our website).
Our most recent includes recommended reading on kindness, empathy and
caring, in response to anxieties fostered by the recent election season.
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