Which therapy uses stories and literature as a therapeutic tool to address psychological issues?

• A. Cognitive therapy
• B. Play therapy
• C. Bibliotherapy
• D. Art therapy

Answer: (C)

The main idea is using reading material as a therapeutic tool to address emotional and psychological issues. Bibliotherapy involves selecting stories, poems, and other texts that reflect a client’s experiences, guiding discussion and reflection so insights, coping strategies, and new perspectives emerge. It can be used with individuals or groups and across ages, often with a clinician or teacher helping the reader connect the content to their own life. For example, a story about coping with loss can help someone process grief by identifying with characters and exploring healthier ways to respond. This approach is distinct from therapies that focus primarily on structured cognitive techniques, expressive play, or creating art, which center on different modes of processing rather than literature-based discussion.