‘Have a lover, have friends, read books,’ said Montaigne. He was right about one of them.
We think we are escaping ourselves when we read literature, but we might be going deeper into our interior worlds through the […]
What if instead of Anti-depressants your doctor gave you a reading list?
Germaine Leece -Bibliotherapist from the School of Life came onto the show to discuss the science behind a treatment called bibliotherapy and […]
Being well.
Sharing inspiration through the words of people with a lived experience of mental health. Black Dog Institute Podcast
Reading the Seasons celebrates the power of books and reading.
By Colin Steele | Sep 4, 2021
Take your pick: our reviewers’ guide to eight new books.
Whether you’re seeking fiction or non-fiction for your next great read, there’s plenty on offer right now. By Kerryn Goldsworthy and Steven Carroll | […]
Reading the Seasons celebrates the power of books and reading.
The long letter format of Reading Seasons makes this an ideal book to pick up for bibliotherapic browsing in troubled times. By Colin Steele […]
How book therapy can help you with emotional problems and life changes, and the two bibliotherapists currently self-medicating.
Book therapy, or bibliotherapy, brought Germaine Leece and Sonya Tsakalakis together and now they use their love of reading to help others. […]
How books helped a breast cancer nurse keep stress under control.
As a McGrath Metastatic Breast Care Nurse, Jenny Macindoe provides care to people who have been diagnosed with advanced or metastatic disease […]
Benefits of reading books backed by Sydney bibliotherapists.
As the Sydney Writers’ Festival approaches, experts and local bookshops are encouraging stressed Aussies to read to support their mental health. By […]
I Went To A Bibliotherapist And I’m Ridiculously Excited For My “Prescription”
"If books can cure my fears about the future — I'm all for it."