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Have you ever witnessed the healing power of books in action? While writing my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading, one of the most moving chapters for me was Chapter 9—on Group Bibliotherapy. It tells the story of Reena, Devi, Deborah, and Amee, who turned to shared reading after experiencing the unimaginable loss of young children or miscarriages. Writing this chapter was incredibly difficult, but also deeply affirming—because it showed just how transformative group bibliotherapy can be in navigating grief, loss, and complex emotions. Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my...

  Happy Thursday!Hope you're doing well and had a wonderful start to the new year. I wanted to share some exciting updates :)1. New Bibliotherapy CoursesFirstly, super excited to share our BRAND new course on Group Bibliotherapy that launches at the end of this month!  Pre-order with code: PREORDER and receive 30% off. You'll receive a link to access the course on 28 February 2025. Plus catch up on our new Indian Rasa and Bibliotherapy Course, that launched towards the end of last year.2. Doctors Using BibliotherapyA great week for bibliotherapy in doctors' circles :) I will be speaking at an event organised by Klip Global who...

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As we head into 2025, I wanted to share some of the most anticipated books across both fiction and nonfiction. Whether you’re into gripping fantasy, historical epics, or insightful memoirs, there’s something for everyone. I hope you enjoy this read, and if there are one's that you're excited about, please do share in the comments section below! Fiction Reads Let’s kick things off with fiction. 2025 is shaping up to be a stellar year for readers of all genres, from fantasy to historical fiction. So, what’s in store? Let’s start with a few books that will have you marking your...

PODCAST Listen to the podcast episode here. READ THE TRANSCRIPT BELOW. Hello, and welcome to Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah! I’m your host, Bijal, and this is the podcast where we explore the power of stories to heal, inspire, and connect. Today, I’m doing something a little different—I’m sharing some of my personal favourites from 2024. That’s right, we’re diving into the books, movies, TV shows, and quotes that left a mark on me this year. Favourite Books of 2024 Let’s start with books, because, as a bibliotherapist, I could not resist sharing my personal favourites! This year, three books resonated deeply with...