Bibliotherapy - The Power of Stories to Heal
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This weeks guest is Bijal Shah is a bibliotherapist, counsellor and author. On today's episode she introduces us to Bibliotherapy and the power of stories for mental wellness.
She also discusses her new book Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading due to be published on 15th February 2024.
About Bijal
Bijal is the founder of Book Therapy, which offers individual, couple’s and group bibliotherapy, literary curation and personalised reading services as well as bibliotherapy training. Bijal’s book recommendations have featured in the Guardian, Marie Claire, NBC News, Asian Voice and various other publications. She’s a member of the International Federation of Library Associations and the American Library Association. She is also the author of the non-fiction books, "The Happiness Mindset”, published in 2014 and Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading due to be published in on 15th February 2024, currently available for pre-order.
Bijal has also completed a post-graduate diploma in counselling, in addition to a post-graduate professional accountancy qualification and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Warwick. She previously worked in Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and Barclays Capital. She’s a mother of two and currently resides in Hampstead, London with her husband.
About Paula (Host)
Paula Sampson Lawrence is a Certified Parent Coach and Youth Mentor. She is deeply dedicated to guiding parents through the rollercoaster journey of raising children while also helping youth, especially young girls, foster resilience and self-confidence.
You can connect with Paula on Instagram, Facebook & book a free 30 minute Parent Coaching call with her
The Untriggered Parenting Podcast is sponsored by Accelerate Empowerment, a company that provides creative and interactive well-being workshops for girls aged 7 - 15 yrs old. We also provide parenting coaching & support for the parents raising them!
We are passionate about instilling self confidence, resilience and a growth mindset in girls at a young age and empowering families in order to help young people achieve their full potential.
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