Brunel Bibliotherapy Scheme

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BRUNEL UNIVERSITY COUNSELLING SERVICE
Brunel
Bibliotherapy
Scheme
‘Books Can Help’
Phone: 01895 265070
Email: [email protected]
Intranet: intranet.brunel.ac.uk/counselling
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‘BOOKS CAN HELP’
How does it work?
Brunel University has set up a
Bibliotherapy Scheme to support
students suffering mild to
moderate symptoms of anxiety,
depression, or a range of common
emotional difficulties.
Brunel University Bibliotherapy Scheme
is based on a list of recommended selfhelp books, which are stocked in the
University library. (These books are also
readily available on the internet or in
local book stores).
What is Bibliotherapy?
Bibliotherapy is a term used to cover
the use of self-help books to address
psychological and emotional concerns.
It can be very effective, especially for
people who are highly motivated.
Self-help materials can be used
independently, or alongside support
from a doctor or counsellor.
Brunel University Bibliotherapy Scheme
is based on an initiative developed in
Cardiff, which linked the city’s libraries
and medical practices. It has now been
established as Book Prescription Wales
and is used throughout the health
service in Wales.
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A student or staff member can borrow
these books from the library, and you
can check their availability on the
Library Catalogue, in advance:
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/
library_catalogue
Alternatively, a counsellor may
recommend a book to a student who
comes for counselling. The counsellor
will write out the book title on a
recommendation pad. The student
then takes this to the library, as with
any academic recommendation.
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Can books really help?
Reader’s Comments
There is good evidence that books can
help people with many emotional
concerns. Like other self-help methods,
books are most effective when you are
motivated to spend the time and effort
to read the book and follow any
questionnaires or exercises.
(It is essential to make your own copy
of the material. Do not mark or write
in the books themselves).
“After working through the exercises
in this book I feel more in control of my
moods, and I can cope better when I
am feeling strong emotions”.
The books in the scheme have been
especially recommended for their
quality. They have been recommended
by people who have used them and
found them helpful. But different
books suit different people. If you
don’t find the recommended book
useful, look at some others until you
find one that is right for you.
“The beauty of this book is its practical
step-by-step approach”.
“After reading this book, I felt a new
sense of well-being”.
“This book has really helped me to
learn how to change those thoughts
and become a more positive person”.
“What I especially liked about this
book is its applicability in real life”.
Further Help
The books may be helpful on their
own. Reading a book may also be the
first step to identifying or tackling a
problem. This may prompt a student to
seek further advice and support from
the University Counselling Service or
your GP. This may be particularly
helpful if reading the books leads to
strong emotions that you find difficult
to manage alone.
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Recommended Booklist
Problem
Addressed
No Book Title
Abuse
1
Breaking Free: Help for survivors
of child sexual abuse
Carolyn Ainscough
2000 HV6570. A46
& Kay Toon
2
Beginning to Heal: A first book for
men & women who were sexually
abused as children
Ellen Bass &
Laura Davis
2003 HV6570.2. B37
3
The Courage to Heal: A guide for
women survivors of child sexual abuse
Ellen Bass &
Laura Davis
2002 HV6570.2. B34
Adoption
4
The Primal Wound: Understanding
the adopted child
Nancy Verrier
1993 HV875. V47
Alcohol abuse
5
Let’s Drink to your Health: A self-help
guide to sensible drinking
Nick Heather &
Ian Robertson
1996 HV5278. H42
Anger
6
Overcoming anger and irritability
William Davies
2000 BF575.A5 D38
7
Managing Anger: Simple steps to
dealing with frustration and threat
Gael Lindenfield
2000 BF575.A5 L56
8
Overcoming Anxiety: A self guide using
cognitive behavioural techniques
Helen Kennerley
1997 BF575.A6 K46
9
Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness:
A self-help guide using cognitive
Gillian Butler
behavioural techniques
2008 RC552.S62 B87
10
The Shyness and Social Anxiety
Workbook: Proven, step-by-step
techniques for overcoming your fear
Martin Anthony &
Richard Swinson
2008 BF575.B3 A58
11
Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway
Susan Jeffers
2007 BF575.F2 J43
12
Assert Yourself: A self-help
assertiveness programme for men
and women
Gael Lindenfield
2001 BF575.A85 L56
13
A Woman in Your Own Right:
Assertiveness and you
Anne Dickson
1982 BF575.A85 D53
Anxiety
Assertiveness
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Author(s)
Year
Shelf Mark
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Problem
Addressed
No Book Title
Bereavement
14
Depression
Eating
Disorder
Author(s)
Year
Shelf Mark
When Parents Die: Learning to live
with the loss of a parent
Rebecca Abrams
1999 BF575.G7 A27
15
How to go on living when someone
you love dies
Therese Rando
1991 BF575.G7 R355
16
Facing Grief: Bereavement and the
young adult
Susan Wallbank
2003 BF575.G7 W34
17
A Special Scar: The experiences of
people bereaved by suicide
Alison Wertheimer 2001 HV6555.G7 W47
18
Overcoming Depression and
Low Mood: A five areas approach
Christopher
Williams
2006 RC537.W54
19
Overcoming Depression: A self-help
guide using cognitive behavioural
techniques
Paul Gilbert
2000 RC537.G54
20
Mind over Mood: Change how you feel
by changing the way you think
Dennis
Greenberger &
Christine Padesky
1995 RC489.C63 G74
21
Overcoming Mood Swings: A self-help
guide using cognitive behavioural
techniques
Jan Scott
2001 RC516.S36
22
The Feeling Good Handbook
David Burns
1999 RC489.C63 B87
23
Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa:
A self-help guide using cognitive
behavioural techniques
Christopher
Freeman
2002 RC552.A5 F74
24
Bulimia nervosa and binge-eating:
A guide to recovery
Peter Cooper &
Christopher
Fairburn
1995 RC552.B84 C665
25
Overcoming Binge Eating
Christopher
Fairburn
1995 RC552.C65 F35
26
Getting Better Bit(e) by Bit(e):
A survival kit for sufferers of bulimia
nervosa and binge eating disorders
Ulricke Schmidt &
Janet Treasure
1993 RC552.B84 S35
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Recommended Booklist
Problem
Addressed
No Book Title
Gambling
27
Living in a
Different
Culture
Author(s)
Year
Overcoming Compulsive Gambling:
A self-help guide using cognitive
behavioural techniques
Alex Blazszynski
1998 RC569.5.G35 B53
28
Figuring Foreigners Out: A practical
guide
Craig Storti
1999 GN345.65. S76
Men’s Issues
29
Real boys: Rescuing our sons from
the myths of boyhood
William Pollack
1999 HQ775. P64
Obsessions
30
Understanding Obsessions and
Compulsions: A self-help manual
Frank Tallis
1992 RC533. T35
Panic
31
Panic Attacks: What they are, why
they happen, and what you can do
about them
Christine Ingham
2000 RC531.I54
32
Overcoming Panic: A self-help guide
using cognitive behavioural techniques
Derrick Silove &
Vjaya
Manicavasagar
1997 RC531. S54
33
How to deal with your parents when
they still treat you like a child
Lynn Osterkamp
1992 HQ755.86. O88
34
Families and How to Survive Them
Robin Skynner &
John Cleese
1997 HQ503. S59
35
Coping with Fear and Phobia’s:
A step-by-step guide to understanding
and facing your anxieties
Warren Mansell
2007 BF575.F2 M36
Procrastination 36
‘Isn’t it about Time’: How to stop
putting things off and get on with
your life
Andrea Perry
2002 BF637.S4 P46
Relationships
37
Loving Yourself, Loving Another:
The importance of self esteem for
successful relationships
Julia Cole & Relate
2001 BF697.5.S46 C64
38
That’s Not What I Meant! How
conversational style makes or breaks
relations with others
Deborah Tannen
1992 P95.45.T36
39
10 days to Great Self Esteem
David Burns
2000 RC489.S43 B87
Parents
Phobia
Self Esteem
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Shelf Mark
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Problem
Addressed
No Book Title
Self Esteem
(cont)
40
Manage Your Mind: The mental fitness
guide
41
Overcoming low self-esteem: A self-help
Melanie Fennell
guide using cognitive behavioural
techniques
1999 RC489.S43 F46
42
Self Esteem for Women: A practical
guide to love, intimacy and success
Lynda Field
2001 HQ1206. F54
43
Self Esteem
Gael Lindenfield
2000 BF697.5.S46 L56
Self Injury
44
Head Injury: A practical guide
Trevor Powell
2004 RD521.P68
Self-Help
Resource
45
Authoritative Guide to self help
resources in mental health
John Norcross &
John Santrock
2003 RA790.6.A94
Sexual Identity 46
Assertively Gay: How to build gay self
esteem
Terry Sanderson
1997 HQ76.S26
Sleeping
Problems
47
Overcoming Insomnia & Sleep Problems:
A self-help guide using cognitive
Colin Espie
behavioural techniques
Stress
48
Relaxation and Stress Reduction
Workbook
Martha Davis &
2000 RA785.D38
Elizabeth Eshelman
49
Overcoming Traumatic Stress:
A self-help guide using cognitive
behavioural techniques
Claudia Herbert &
Ann Wetmore
1999 RC552.P67 H465
50
Managing Stress
Terry Looker &
Olga Gregson
2003 BF575.S75 L66
51
How to Stop Worrying
Frank Tallis
1990 RC531.T35
52
Passing Exams without Anxiety:
How to get organised, be prepared
& feel confident of success
David Acres
1998 LB1049.A25
53
How to Pass Exams Every Time
Mike Evans
2004 LB3060.57.E92
Study Skills
Author(s)
Year
Shelf Mark
Gillian Butler &
Tony Hope
2007 RA790.B87
2006 RC548.E86
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Contacting the Brunel University Counselling Service
To make an appointment with a
counsellor
• Call in person to the Counselling
Reception opposite the Medical
Centre
• Phone 01895 265070 to book an
appointment or leave confidential
voicemail
In a Medical Emergency, Ring
• 999 or 112. Let security know that an
ambulance is expected and where it
needs to go.
• NHS Direct – 0845 46 47
(24 hour service)
• The Medical Centre (out of hours) 0845 850 1568
• Email us at:
[email protected]
URGENT SUPPORT
When the unexpected happens or you
need help quickly:
• Come along without an appointment
to:
The Brunel University Counselling
Drop-in: Monday – Friday, 2pm
• Phone our confidential Helpline:
01895 267059
Some one will call you back within
24 hours
Brunel University Counselling Service is committed
to equal opportunities and diversity of the Brunel
University Community
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Other Services
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(if living on the Uxbridge campus or
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