Bibliotherapy: reading for wellbeing in older age

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Bibliotherapy: reading for wellbeing in older age

Wednesday February 22 2023 0930-1230 (AEDT)

Presented by Dr. Susan McLaine, Creative Director - Bibliotherapy Australia (Click Pic for Bio/Background)

$176 inc GST

Introduction / Overview:

Bibliotherapy is the ancient practice of reading for therapeutic effect. Today, bibliotherapy is used across multiple clinical and non-clinical disciplines including reading in older age.

Learn more about the therapeutic use of literature, including poetry, short stories, book excerpts, and non-fiction in group settings. The Webinar will address providing a curated experience for group members that addresses topics of interest, aspects of wellbeing and engenders feelings of hope, connection and a sense of belonging.

Outline / Objectives:

1. Participants will develop a basic understanding of the impact literature has for wellbeing
in older age.

2. By the end of the Webinar, the participants will have a general understanding of:

The development of bibliotherapy; that is, the practice of reading for therapeutic effect.
How bibliotherapy works in a group setting.
Working with literature with older group members.
A taster of suitable texts to use in delivering bibliotherapy for older people.

Target Audience: DTs, Leisure / Lifestyle staff, PAG Coordinators, Day Centre Managers / Staff, Managers, Nurses & other interested Health Professionals/staff working in Aged Care Services.

Your registration fee includes: Pre-reading material, Comprehensive Webinar Notes, Post event resources, Certificate of Attendance

NB - To attend this webinar you will need a computer with with video / audio capabilities

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