Transformative Bibliotherapy: Using Books for Co-Regulation, Attachment, and Safety

📚 “Books aren’t just cognitive tools—they can be powerful co-regulators that help foster deeper connections and safety in the therapeutic space.” – Tammi Van Hollander

In this special episode, Lisa is joined by Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT-S™, to explore the transformative power of bibliotherapy. Going beyond the traditional view of books as cognitive tools, Tammi introduces a "bottom-up" approach to using books as a means for co-regulation, building attachment, and creating a safe therapeutic environment for children and their caregivers.

Tammi, who was originally trained in client-centered play therapy, shares her journey of discovering the profound impact that books can have in therapeutic settings. She reveals how stories, when integrated into the therapeutic process, can become powerful tools that strengthen emotional connections and facilitate healing.

In this episode, you'll discover: 🔹 Tammi’s Journey with Bibliotherapy: How she uncovered the power of books as a co-regulation tool for children. 🔹 A Paradigm Shift: How a "bottom-up" approach to bibliotherapy enhances attachment, safety, and emotional regulation in children. 🔹 Integrating Books into Play Therapy: Practical strategies for making books an extension of a child’s play. 🔹 Engaging Kids Who Aren’t Interested in Reading: Creative ways to use books beyond just reading. 🔹 Types of Bibliotherapy: Understanding developmental, therapeutic, and play-based bibliotherapy. 🔹 Enhancing Parent-Child Relationships: How books can improve attachment and facilitate repair in parent-child relationships. 🔹 Attunement and Trusting the Process: The importance of being present and attuned to the child, allowing books and other tools to foster healing naturally.

Join Lisa and Tammi for an enriching conversation full of fresh insights on how bibliotherapy can transform your play therapy practice and strengthen the therapeutic experience for both children and their caregivers.

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