Recommended Self-Help Books for Families Experiencing Divorce:
- 22 November 1996
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Psychotherapy in Private Practice
- Vol. 15 (1) , 45-58
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j294v15n01_04
Abstract
The use of self-help books in clinical practice is a specialized form of bibliotherapy. This article provides a brief overview of the history of self-help books in clinical practice and information on the professional groups likely to use books in treatment. The author presents practical clinical applications for using self-help books in clinical practice. It is suggested that self-help books can be viewed as a useful technique that compliments a managed care approach to mental health. The article includes examples of books that practitioners will find useful for helping families deal with divorce.Keywords
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