Name this type of therapy: The use of books and storytelling to help with psychological issues.

• A. Bibliotherapy
• B. Play Therapy
• C. Art Therapy
• D. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Answer: (A)

Using books and storytelling to address psychological issues is bibliotherapy. This approach relies on selecting reading materials—stories, novels, poems—that reflect a person’s experiences or feelings, and pairing them with guided discussion, reflection, and sometimes related activities. Through the characters and plots, individuals can see their own struggles from a distance, gain new perspectives, and practice coping strategies in a safe, relatable way. In schools, bibliotherapy can support social-emotional learning, help students process emotions, build empathy, and complement other therapeutic work. It differs from other therapies that focus on different modes of expression: play therapy uses toys and dramatic play to express emotions; art therapy uses creating with art media; and cognitive-behavioral therapy emphasizes structured techniques to change thoughts and behaviors rather than primarily using narrative texts to explore feelings.