StoriesRx is a community of chronic pain warriors that read, write and share inspiring deep-life stories for better physical and mental health.
Why StoriesRx?
1. Researched-based workshops
3. A caring, understanding and reliable community
2. Accredited mentors and leaders
2. Accredited mentors and leaders
3. A caring, understanding and reliable community
2. Accredited mentors and leaders
3. A caring, understanding and reliable community
3. A caring, understanding and reliable community
3. A caring, understanding and reliable community
StoriesRx: "The Three Pillars of Bibliotherapy"
1. Reading
1. Reading
1. Reading
- Increases knowledge
- Improves imagination
- Strengthens memory
- Encourages reflexion
2. Writing
1. Reading
1. Reading
- Focuses attention
- Assist with planning and forethought
- Enhances reflection
- Organizes thinking
3. Sharing
1. Reading
3. Sharing
- Increases information processing
- Fosters social interaction
- Promotes positive anticipation
- Increases empathy
Bibliotherapy and Brain Health
1. HOW does Bibliotherapy improve brain health?
- Creates new neural connections
- Increases cell growth
- Increases serotonin and oxytocin
- Reduces stress
- Promotes feels of satisfaction
- Encourages social interaction
2. WHAT are the potential brain benefits of Bibliotherapy?
- Improves memory
- Improves cognition
- Improves mood and mental states
3. WHY Bibliotherapy in groups?
- Provides a supportive environment
- Creates a sense of accomplishment among peers
- Foments a positive experience to look forward to
- Encourages social interaction
The Ancient Origins of Bibliotherapy
What is the history of Bibliotherapy?
Bibliotherapy has its roots in ancient Greece. The word stems from biblio, meaning books and therapia, meaning therapy in the Greek language.
Historians wrote that in the Hellenistic world, the phrase “A Healing Place for the Soul” was transcribed above the entrances above the entrances to libraries.
Today, we have recognized the practice’s potential to provide emotional support, promote self-understanding, and facilitate personal growth through engagement with literature and expressive writing.
My research shows that the therapeutic effects of Bibliotherapy increases when writing in groups.
