2 Months Certificate Course on Foundation in Bibliotherapy: Theory, Practice and Research

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2 Months Certificate Course on Foundation in Bibliotherapy: Theory, Practice and Research Methodology
Duration
2 Months (8 Weeks)
Two classes per week
2 hours per class
Total Contact Hours: 32 Hours
Course Objectives
1. Understand the foundations, principles, and applications of Bibliotherapy.
2. Explore developmental, clinical, and Rabindrik approaches to Bibliotherapy.
3. Apply psychological concepts through literature-based interventions.
4. Understand ethical and professional practices in Bibliotherapy.
5. Gain foundational knowledge of research methods used in Bibliotherapy studies.
Key Takeaways
• Strong foundation in Bibliotherapy theory and practice.
• Use literature as a tool for emotional growth, value education, and well-being.
• Facilitate reading circles and community-based programmes.
• Understand basic quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Build a foundation for further study, research, and professional application.
Course Structure
Module 1: Nature and Foundations of Bibliotherapy
- Meaning and Definition of Bibliotherapy
- Historical Development of Bibliotherapy
- Bibliotherapy as a Helping Profession
- Therapeutic Value of Reading

Module 2: Types of Bibliotherapy
- Developmental Bibliotherapy: Schools, Life Skills, Value Education
- Clinical Bibliotherapy: Mental Health Settings, Emotional Adjustment
- Rabindrik Bibliotherapy: Application of Rabindranath Tagore's Literature; Value Orientation through Literature

Module 3: Psychological Approaches in Bibliotherapy
- Identification with Literary Characters
- Conflict Management
- Cognitive Framing and Reframing

Module 4: Role and Professional Practice in Bibliotherapy
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Ethical Considerations
- Reading Circles
- Community Outreach Programmes

Module 5: Research Methodology in Bibliotherapy
- Pre-test and Post-test Design
- Experimental Design
- Survey Research
- Content Analysis
- Thematic Analysis
- Phenomenological Research
- Narrative Research
- Mixed Methods Research
Evaluation Scheme
Theory Examination (80 Marks)
- Module 1 Examination: 20 Marks
- Module 2 Examination: 20 Marks
- Module 3 Examination: 20 Marks
- Module 4 & 5 Examination: 20 Marks

Practical Examination (20 Marks)
- Practical: 10 Marks
- Viva Voce: 10 Marks

Total: 100 Marks

Certification Requirement:
- Minimum 75% attendance
- Completion of all examinations
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks
Academic Calendar
Week 1: Introduction, Definition, Historical Development, Therapeutic Value
Week 2: Helping Profession + Module 1 Examination
Week 3: Developmental and Clinical Bibliotherapy
Week 4: Rabindrik Bibliotherapy + Module 2 Examination
Week 5: Identification, Conflict Management, Cognitive Reframing
Week 6: Module 3 Examination; Ethics, Duties, Reading Circles, Outreach
Week 7: Quantitative Research Methods, Experimental Design, Survey Research
Week 8: Qualitative Methods, Mixed Methods, Module 4 & 5 Examination

Practical Examination to be conducted after completion of theory classes.

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