Bibliotherapy – reading therapeutically relevant material in books, articles, poetry, websites, etc. and discussing how the issues described pertain to the readers and their personal lives or traumatic situations. This means of therapy can be a helpful addendum to the healing process.

Sometimes other people’s words can be very useful and helpful in describing how you feel. Sometimes other people’s work can teach you things you need to know to explain some of the difficulties you are experiencing. There are usually so many different pieces to the puzzle that we all need to learn from each other. In our experience, no one “thing” is the “be all and end all” to the problems associated with trauma and dissociation.

Be sure to use your own discretion as you are reading any of the information on the links. AbuseConsultants.com has viewed these sites as relevant, yet has absolutely no control over, or connection with, or legal liability with any of the authors or organizations. Feel free to disagree with anything you read.

Areas of Research and Reading:

Facts about Sexual Abuse
Dissociative Disorders
Facts about Pedophilia
Facts about Childhood Pornography
Brain Changes After Trauma
Physiological Changes After Trauma
Benefits of Creative Expression
Benefits of Therapy
The Effect of Music on the Brain - Neuromusicology
Benefits of Pets
Benefits of Dance and Movement
Benefits of Art
Healing Power of Music
Benefits of Talking / Telling
Benefits of Journaling and Writing
Benefits of Play
Support for Non-Offending Parents
Support for Spouses and Partners
Support for Therapists
Self Injury
Comfort and Self Soothing
Attachment and Bonding Issues
Nutrition
Exercise
Medication Resources
Benefits of Plants and Gardens