Bibliotherapy for bereaved youth: using literature to process grief and understand loss

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dc.contributor.advisorLankes, R. David, 1970-
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBarbara Jansen
dc.creatorCockett, Megan
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-09T13:55:26Z
dc.date.available2024-08-09T13:55:26Z
dc.date.created2024-05
dc.date.issued2024-05
dc.date.submittedMay 2024
dc.date.updated2024-08-09T13:55:26Z
dc.description.abstract“The use of books created under the guidance of a subject expert to address a therapeutic need or boost wellness in any active or passive way,” also known as bibliotherapy, can be used in public libraries to encourage general wellbeing and health. One of the largest detriments to childhood health in the United States is childhood loss – 1 in 12 children will lose a parent or sibling by the age of eighteen. By applying developmental bibliotherapy practice to young people who have experienced loss, their loss can be better supported and processed by the young person. This paper will discuss potential ways to integrate bibliotherapy into youth programming at public libraries, and how to include both children and families in that process. This paper also includes a list of books, divided by age group and type, to help youth and families with bereavement and loss.
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dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.uri
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2152/127097
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.26153/tsw/53633
dc.subjectBibliotherapy
dc.subjectChildren and youth
dc.subjectLibraries
dc.subjectLibrary
dc.subjectYouth
dc.subjectGrief
dc.subjectChildren
dc.subjectYoung people
dc.titleBibliotherapy for bereaved youth: using literature to process grief and understand loss
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialtext
thesis.degree.collegeSchool of Information
thesis.degree.departmentInformation
thesis.degree.disciplineInformation Studies
thesis.degree.grantorThe University of Texas at Austin
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science in Information Studies

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