A Study of Impact of Bibliotherapeutic Approach on the Psychological Challenges Faced by B.Ed. Students of Chembur Sarvankash Shikshanshastra Mahavidyalaya: A Case Study

This study investigates the effectiveness of bibliotherapy in addressing the psychological challenges faced by B.Ed. students. B.Ed. students face increasing stress and pressure in training programme of teacher education thereby often faced emotional turmoil and psychological breakdown that may affect their performance in the class, exams, extracurricular and co-curricular activities consequently obstructacademic performance and personal development.The investigator used self-help books, motivational books to administer the supportive therapy that is bibliotherapy as a structured intervention.Bibliotherapeutic technique was administered on 50 students out of which 34 students responded to the intervention.Structuredreading, reflection and group discussion tools are used. The analysis demonstrates that use of bibliotherapy remarkably reduced the level of stress, anxiety among students. The therapy reveals that student's emotional regulation motivation, confidence was enhanced. This paper suggests incorporating bibliotherapy into academic framework and counseling practices for holistic development of the B.Ed. students.