September Bibliotherapy News from Me: Exciting Bibliotherapy Initiatives in the Pipeline

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 Brazil
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking at the first-ever International Conference on Bibliotherapy in Latin America, hosted in Brazil. It was inspiring to share ideas and connect with practitioners and researchers from across the world who are advancing the power of books in healing.

Upcoming Training & Workshops
There’s lots to look forward to in the coming months:

• Bibliotherapy Training in India – details will be announced soon.

• Online Bibliotherapy Workshops – starting in October, these sessions will run on the below Thursdays at 11am GMT and 9pm GMT. They’re a wonderful opportunity to explore the therapeutic potential of literature together. These sessions will focus on managing anxiety through poetry as well as navigating change (whether that is moving home, countries, changing careers or jobs or relationships) through literature. You can sign up to these below. Once you have signed up, you'll receive an email with details on how to access the sessions.

1. 2nd October 11am - 12pm GMT - Bold on the Page - Exploring Fear & Anxiety through Poetry.
2. 2nd October 9pm - 10pm GMT - Bold on the Page - Exploring Fear & Anxiety through Poetry.
3. 9th October 11am to 12pm GMT - New Chapters - Navigating Transition through Words and Rhythm
4. 9th October 9pm to 10pm GMT - New Chapters - Navigating Transition through Words and Rhythm

Thank you as always for being part of this journey with me — your encouragement and enthusiasm for bibliotherapy is what makes this community so special.

With gratitude,
Bijal Shah
Founder & Bibliotherapist
www.booktherapy.io