Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
bibliotherapy Audio
bib·li·o·ther·a·py [ bib-lee-oh-ther-uh-pee ]
Subclass of:
Rehabilitation therapy; Psychotherapy
Definitions related to bibliotherapy:
  • A form of supportive psychotherapy in which the patient is given carefully selected material to read.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Therapeutic use of literature to enhance expression of feelings, active problem solving, coping, or insight
    Nursing Interventions Classification
    University of Iowa, 2007
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