BIBLIOTHERAPY

Our Personal Librarian ServiceTM Bibliotherapy is delivered in one-on-one or group sessions, discussing culturally relevant, situation-specific books, media and information.  Research has shown that identifying with the characters and situations in a story can help people drastically improve their outlook, change perspectives and keep hope. In most cases, we suggest a maximum of six sessions with us, before we suggest seeking the help of other professionals. Bibliotherapy is billed on a per-hour, fee for service basis.  We have a reduced-fee sliding scale and donation subsidies to extend, as needed. 
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​BIBLIOTHERAPY IS: 
  • A planned program that may involve reading, listening or viewing.  The intention is to expose you to ways that other people have deal with very specific issues, challenges and life situations
  • Using a professional's knowledge and experience about how to gain insight (or another perspective) about a topic, from recommended resources
  • Our trained bibliotherapy facilitators can also help you gain maximum benefit from resources that you have self-selected to use during our sessions. 
  • Uses information (often works of fiction or biography, articles, movies, lyrics, recordings or social media posts) and experiences of others
  • Discussing specific resources that have a very limited scope, for a short period of time
BIBLIOTHERAPY IS NOT: 
  • For the treatment or diagnosis of disease
  • Open-ended discussions, about a broad range of topics, issues or concerns
  • Using cognitive or psycho-analytic therapy
  • Meant to replace the use of professional mental or medical services​


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BIBLIOTHERAPY
ANSWERS to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Question: 
Will you be able to tell me what is wrong with me?

Answer: 
No. We do not diagnose or treat any illness. However, our clients often find similarities between themselves and "people" in the resources we suggest, which leads them to seek the assistance of a mental health or medical provider. 


Question: 
I am currently seeing a therapist. Should I stop?

Answer:
Our service is a bridge to and in support of professional mental health services. We work with the mental health/medical providers that clients are currently seeing to select resources for use during their sessions. We also recommend clients to therapists and counselors, if they/we see a need.

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Question: 
How much does it cost? I do not have insurance and cannot afford the expense of help, right now. 

Answer: 
We are a non-profit organization, operating solely for the purpose of helping people. We make it very easy to afford our service. 
The cost for bibliotherapy is $50 per session, and is often subsidized, thanks to the generous support of our donors and sponsors. We also offer an income-sensitive payment plan. We reduce fees by 80% for people on fixed incomes. 



The term "Personal Librarian Service" is a trademark of Words Heal, Inc. Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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Programs and services are subject to available resources and funding. 
​Words Heal, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. 
Tax ID #:47-3391436.