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Author Talk | Bijal Shah

Author and counselor Bijal Shah will discuss her transformational guide, "Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading" and explore the restorative power of reading.

Bibliotherapy traces the history of how therapeutic reading evolved - including the important role played by the best writers such as the Stoics, Montaigne, Eliot, and Wordsworth. In doing so, Bijal offers first-hand stories from clients who have found solace in great works of literature when struggling with grief, relationships or illness. Full of practical advice and insights into how bibliotherapy really works, Bijal offers an A to Z reading list of books for every mood and need.

Registration is required for online access. Registration closes at the start of the program. Please contact the Customer Contact Center, if in need of assistance accessing the program at 770-978-5154.

Bijal Shah is a bibliotherapist, counselor and author. She is the founder of Book Therapy, which offers individual, couples and group bibliotherapy, literary curation and personalized reading services as well as bibliotherapy training. Bijal's book recommendations have been featured in the Guardian, Marie Claire, NBC News, among other publications. She is also the co-host of the podcast Raising a Reader & Storyteller.

Moderating the talk will be Varayna Cordell, LPC a mental health therapist working mostly with adult clients experiencing anxiety, depression, or life transitions. In addition to individual therapy, she also facilitates therapy groups and workshops focused on ways to manage individual and relationship stressors.  Varayna has over 14 years of experience in mental health and is dedicated to supporting people invested in living as fully as possible. In her spare time, she loves to read.  Her favorite genres are contemporary novels, personal development, and an occasional good romance.

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