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September Bibliotherapy News from Me: Exciting Bibliotherapy Initiatives in the Pipeline
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Dear friends, I hope this note finds you well. It’s been an exciting month in the world of bibliotherapy, and I’m delighted to share some wonderful news and upcoming opportunities with you. Book News On 4th September, the paperback edition of Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading was released. Thank you so much for your continued support of my work — it is truly appreciated. I’m also thrilled to announce that the Chinese edition of the book is now published, making bibliotherapy accessible to even more readers around the globe. International Conference in BrazilEarlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking at the first-ever International Conference on Bibliotherapy...
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The power of writing as therapy (and books to get you started)
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The other day I was overwhelmed with our big Californian move to San Francisco from London. There was a lot to do, decisions to make, things to check, endless research, people to call, find a place to live, look for a daycare for our daughter Arianna and so forth. It was madness. In addition I had been feeling a huge sense of guilt of leaving my family and friends behind. I felt that I was abandoning them and that I would miss them dearly. I have always been very guilty of feeling guilty and this was one of those moments...