Reading As A Pathway to Wellness with Emely Rumble of “Bibliotherapy in the Bronx”

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign,  Emily Rumble, a bibliotherapist and author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx", explores the concept of bibliotherapy, the history, and role of literature in emotional healing, and provides book prescriptions for life abroad.

Meet Emely

Emely Rumble, LCSW, is a distinguished licensed clinical social worker, school social worker, and seasoned biblio/psychotherapist with over 14 years of professional experience. Committed to making mental health services more accessible, Emely specializes in the transformative practice of bibliotherapy.

Passionate about advocating for the integration of creative arts in psychotherapy, mental well-being, and self-improvement, Emely champions the social model of disability and embraces a neurodiversity-affirming therapeutic approach. A distinguished member of The National Association of Poetry Therapy, Emely's work has been featured in respected publications such as Parents Magazine, ‘School Library Journal’, Bold Journey Magazine, BronxNet News, Success Magazine, and The Bronx Is Reading.

Emely shares her expertise beyond traditional avenues through @Literapy_NYC, her dedicated platform on Instagram, TikTok, and Podia, where she provides valuable educational content.

Having earned her undergraduate degree from Mount Holyoke College and completed her social work degree at Smith College School for Social Work, Emely resides in the Bronx with her husband, two children, and her psychiatric service dog, Montana. She embodies a holistic and compassionate approach to mental health and well-being.



This Episode Covers:

  • Becoming a Bibliotherapist

  • The Essence of Bibliotherapy

  • Literature as a Bridge to Home

  • The Art of Bibliotherapy: Prescribing Books for Healing

  • Hypothetical Book Prescriptions for Life Abroad

  • And much more!

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator & Host

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music




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