In this episode, Alex discusses the goals of bibliotherapy and how it can be used as a tool for therapy and personal growth. The four goals of bibliotherapy are: improving how you respond to the world, increasing self-understanding, clarifying personal relationships, and dealing with reality as is. He explains each goal in detail and provides examples of how bibliotherapy can help achieve them. The episode also mentions upcoming topics and guests for future episodes. Takeaways Bibliotherapy is a complementary approach that combines the love for books with the passion to help people. The four goals of bibliotherapy are: improving how you respond to the world, increasing self-understanding, clarifying personal relationships, and dealing with reality as is. Bibliotherapy can help enhance self-awareness, empathy, and understanding of others. Reading books can provide a focus, improve concentration, and help clarify personal responses and feelings. Bibliotherapy can assist in recognizing and dealing with negative emotions, as well as addressing existential issues. Engaging with literature can help reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. Bibliotherapy encourages personal growth, self-reflection, and the exploration of different perspectives. Future episodes will include book breakdowns and discussions with authors and experts in the field of mental health. Chapters 00:00 Improving How You Respond to the World 15:30 Increasing Self-Understanding 29:49 Dealing with Reality as Is 36:08 Upcoming Topics and Guests Reading List: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/byalexholmes Substack: byalexholmes.substack.com Instagram: @byalexholmes TikTok: @byalexholmes Website: alexholmes.co Podcast Links: https://pod.link/1437894589 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices