A blog about mental health, books, & Travel

Emotionally Booked is a collection of reflections on mental health, books, and travel, and the ways they quietly connect. Through stories, insights, and experiences, I explore how what we read, where we go, and how we care for ourselves all shape the lives we’re living.

Reading & Mental Health
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Reading & Mental Health

This content explores the use of reading and entertainment as a therapeutic tool in counseling. The author discusses how literature can help clients relate to characters, process emotions, gain insight, and develop empathy. They outline a 3-step process for using literature in therapy and offer recommendations for different types of literature to address varying client needs.

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