In the article “The power of storytelling” stories are not just a book to read, stories become a defense mechanism and a comfort zone for children. Children who have been victims of a physically and/or emotionally abusive situation can be greatly affected by stories. The researchers found that reading a book similar to the child's situation with an alternative ending had uplifting results with the children. Jean and John Pardeck, in the article The Power of Story, point out that “literature provides models for how to understand and manage real-life dilemmas and situations.” This depiction of power through stories can best be described as Bibliotherapy. This type of therapy helps humans in self-healing and self-understanding through literature and films. The exact definition of bibliotherapy is; “A really broad term for a continuum of activities that offer potential for growth, self-understanding, and healing through the use of literature or film” (45). Researchers “David Russell and Caroline Shrodes define bibliotherapy in a much simpler form, the process between the reader and the literature, an interaction that can be used for personality assessment or for adaptation, preparation, healing and growth” (45). Bibliotherapy traditionally has three conceptual processes; problem identification, catharsis and resolution. Identification is described as the connection the reader has with the character. It's the value that the character brings to you, and the emotional affiliation you have with that character, when they're going through their journey in life. In books, people are able to connect to a character in a novel and live through their stories. These characters can become the equivalent of a best friend, they can even express... half a sheet of paper... from a novel. Bibliotherapy has expanded significantly in the United States. Especially in the 19th century, the use of bibliotherapy began to expand dramatically at a national level. They found this method so effective that countries like the United Kingdom began their own bibliotherapy programs to help victims through fiction, in psychiatric hospitals. There is a lot of research and studies that indicate how powerful stories can be. They have demonstrated the success achieved by many patients treated with bibliotherapy. This type of therapy has been described as one of the best therapies, due to its reduced risk in major depression. Bibliotherapy has taken on a very important role in helping victims emotionally and physically. This therapy can also help others with PTSD (PTSD) and many others, this therapy is very effective.