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3.8.7 Bibliotherapy with Twice-Exceptional Learners: Using Picture Books to Address Affective Issues
Twice-exceptional learners are confronted daily with issues that can be painfully difficult. Bibliotherapy is an effective strategy for helping them deal with complex situations encountered in school, particularly social and emotional issues. This session offers background in bibliotherapy and its practical application using picture books as the vehicle for discussion around issues and concerns such as bullying, stress over feeling different, and coping with academic problems. Attendees will receive book lists and bibliotherapy lessons to address developmental challenges of their twice-exceptional students.