| Author | Joanna Dulewicz |
|---|---|
| Title | Fairytale therapy as a help for hospitalized children |
| Keywords | fairytale therapy, bibliotherapy, fairy tales, stories, library, metaphor, hospital, non-governmental organizations |
| Pages | 31-46 |
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| Volume | 31 |
Bibliotherapy has been used for ages as a method of supporting medical therapy. The first scientific study on the subject appeared in 1949. The classes based on the fairytale therapy help a child patient to deal with difficult situations. By using selected literary works, such as stories or fairy tales, therapists