Janice Shapiro, Psychotherapist for Marriage, Individual and Family Happiness
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BIBLIOTHERAPY WITH JANICE
"BOOKS ARE MIRRORS: YOU CAN ONLY SEE IN THEM WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE INSIDE YOU.".....from The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
WHAT IS BIBLIOTHERAPY WITH JANICE? The above quote is the basic idea for this group. The group is led by marriage and family therapist, Janice Shapiro, who uses novels and memoirs as a therapeutic tool. Members read the story and come together to share interpretations. Opening the door to seeing the world from different viewpoints, enables wonderful relationships with the people who share our lives.
WHO GOES TO BIBLIOTHERAPY GROUP? People who enjoy reading stories and want to understand and enrich their own lives.
WHERE AND HOW OFTEN? Each Book Cycle is 6 weeks long. Two weeks to read the book on your own. The first week is a one hour individual orientation with Janice ; the second week check-in individually for 30 minutes with Janice by video or phone; The last four meetings will be in person with the group for one hour and 30 minutes.
FEES: Orientation is $40 which includes the book; Check-in is free; each group session is $40. For a grand total of $200 for the 6 week Book Cycle.
Each group is limited to 6 members.
Start the Book Cycle by
Calling or emailing Janice:
408 596-4810
jlshapiro875@gmail.com
"Good stories help us change our lives because our lives are stories we can change."
...from Finding A Voice by Jean Trounstine and Robert P. Waxter