Bibliotherapies

/ˌbɪbli.oʊˈθɛr.ə.piz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bibliotherapy; multiple forms or instances of using literature as therapy.

Etymology

From bibliotherapy + -ies (plural form). The plural allows discussion of different types or approaches to therapeutic reading.

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Different books work as different medicines—reading mystery novels calms ADHD brains by focusing attention, while poetry helps trauma survivors process emotions they can't speak aloud.

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