In addition, this treatment might be used as a first line treatment
to target specific phobias and nighttime fears before recommending
more intensive clinic-based treatment. Clinicians can use this
book as a resource and reference for parents. Using a stepped/tiered
approach, bibliotherapy can offer a simple, non-intrusive treatment
that can remove stigma that is often associated with mental health
services. Moreover, as a low intensity treatment, it can be stepped
up if significant change is not demonstrated. Given the stability
of effects from post to follow-up, improvement can be monitored
over this period before deciding to seek further treatment. Success
with a bibliotherapy treatment may encourage families to pursue
more intensive individual treatment for other problems with their
therapist.