Documents to Download 

This page of the website provides an overview of all the materials that are used by professionals in Gwent to access the bibliotherapy scheme. They may be useful to you if you are considering setting up your own bibliotherapy scheme, although we would also like to remind you that this scheme is a pilot and will be evaluated shortly.

Copyright Protection

The copyright on the materials is open as long as the scheme remains intact. If you wish to delete a book from the list (some of the books may go out of print temporarily for example) then this is fine also. If, however, you wish to add titles or change the categories, for instance, we would ask that you do not use the Books to Help design. We do ask that if you establish your own scheme that you cite Gwent Child and Family Psychology Service clearly on the materials stating that the scheme was developed in Gwent. We would also be really grateful if you could keep us informed of your progress. We hope to add a 'News' page soon and we can then add your scheme for any visitors to our page.

Manual: This booklet describes the Child and Family Bibliotherapy Scheme, based in Gwent. It chronicles the development of the scheme, how the scheme works, and a brief synopsis of each of the recommended books. It will be available to download soon.

The booklist: This is the list of the 31 books that address common issues for families including anger, behaviours, bereavement, bullying, confidence and self-esteem, development, divorce, new parents, potty training, sadness and sibling rivalry. Books that are easier to read are marked with *.

Information leaflet for professionals: This leaflet contains a short summary of the scheme, it's approach, who it may be useful for, and why it may be useful.

Information leaflet for families: this leaflet contains a short synopsis of the scheme, ways of using the scheme, our approach and challenges that families may face when using the bibliotherapy scheme.

Recommendation pads: These are used by professionals, such as doctors, health visitors or schools, to recommend a book from the list for a certain period of time. These recomendation slips are then brought by families to libraries where they can access the books.