Podcasts as an Evolution of Bibliotherapy

For over a century, clinicians have utilized a variety of written materials--a practice traditionally referred to as hihliotherapy--to address a diverse range of client issues and facilitate the process of growth, healing, and change. Recently, podcasts have experienced a dramatic increase in popula...

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Published in:Journal of mental health counseling 2021-01, Vol.43 (1), p.19
Main Authors: Casares, D. Robert, Jr, Binkley, Erin E
Format: Article
Language:English
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Podcasting
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Summary:For over a century, clinicians have utilized a variety of written materials--a practice traditionally referred to as hihliotherapy--to address a diverse range of client issues and facilitate the process of growth, healing, and change. Recently, podcasts have experienced a dramatic increase in popularity and cultural influence, which has allowed the medium to expand access to learning information that was once primarily delivered in print media. Through a review of current digital media trends, relevant academic literature, and several clinical applications, this article highlights the suitability of podcasts to function as an evolution of the traditional practice of bibliotherap[gamma] and provides guidelines for effectively selecting and integrating podcash into clinical practice.
ISSN:1040-2861
2163-5749
DOI:10.l7744/mehc.43.1.02