Definitions for bibliotherapyˌbɪb li oʊˈθɛr ə pi
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
bib•li•o•ther•a•pyˌbɪb li oʊˈθɛr ə pi(n.)
the use of books and other reading materials as an enhancing adjunct to therapy.
Category: Psychotherapy
Origin of bibliotherapy:
1915–20
bib`li•o•ther′a•pist(n.)
Wiktionary
bibliotherapy(Noun)
An expressive therapy based on an individual's relationship to the content of books, poetry, etc.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Bibliotherapy
A form of supportive psychotherapy in which the patient is given carefully selected material to read.
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