The goal of the third workshop is to leave the students with the resources and desires to continue using reading as a resource throughout their lives. Because of this goal, the third workshop is the most flexible and adaptable. A more in-depth conversation on literature therapy should be included but depending on the age of the group and focus of previous workshops this can take on various forms.
The third workshop may include a follow-up discussion on topics discussed previously or a continuation of small group discussions. These activities should only be continued if the Bridger of Worlds feels they are necessary because the students were cut short in their discussion. It is not necessary to continue just to fill time.
The third workshop can be used to encourage the students to continue using reading as a resource in several different ways:
- It can include a few final thoughts on the selected book (whether the students have finished it or not) and further discussion on the benefits of reading on mental health. Depending on the group the Bridger of Worlds can focus more on the benefits of reading or more heavily on mental health.
- If literature therapy is going to be implemented in the classroom following the workshops, the third workshop can be used as a springboard for the continued discussion that will occur in the classroom.
- If the student organization, I Grew into a Book Club is going to be organized at the school, the third workshop can be used as an introduction to the club and offer resources to continue that program.
Reasons for Reading Talk
The main discussion of the third workshop should be the Reasons for Reading Talk which can include discussion on the following:
- Benefits of bibliotherapy
- Process of bibliotherapy
- Continuing bibliotherapy in our lives