

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beyond the Bookshelf: Using Romance and Fantasy Fiction as Therapeutic Tools
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Discover how popular fiction can become a powerful ally in mental health treatment. This presentation explores the therapeutic potential of romance and fantasy literature, from how romance novels can promote healthy sexuality and relationship skills to how dark romance may facilitate healing for trauma survivors. Learn about bibliotherapy applications, anti-oppressive themes in fantasy literature, and practical strategies for incorporating genre fiction into clinical practice.

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Lydia Miller, DSW, LCSW-S, MT-BC, is a researcher and clinician serving as an Assistant Professor of Social Work at West Texas A&amp;M University. She is actively engaged in community service through the City of Amarillo's LOSS team and is dedicated to improving health and education outcomes through her work with Canyon ISD and Texas PTA. An avid reader, Dr. Miller is always eager to discuss her latest literary discoveries!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amarillo/beyond-the-bookshelf-using-romance-and-fantasy-fiction-as-therapeutic-tools/200029479875141
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Amarillo
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sa•vor
- **lat**: 35.145788021461
- **long**: -101.92492042157
- **full address**: Sa•vor, 7629 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX 79119-8384, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Amarillo Mental Health Professionals (https://allevents.in/org/amarillo-mental-health-professionals/23562375)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sa•vor, 7629 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX 79119-8384, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Amarillo Mental Health Professionals
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Beyond the Bookshelf: Using Romance and Fantasy Fiction as Therapeutic Tools ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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