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An autobiographical account of one woman's unique struggle with a near-fatal disease. In 2018, Sweta had already earned acclaim from having written a dozen successful books and for her work toward amplifying women's voices.
LEFT / WRITE // HOOK shows that sexual abuse survivors are everywhere, that trauma lives in the body, and it needs to be expressed."By no choice of their own, survivors of childhood sexual abuse spend the entirety of their lives ''in the ring'', fighting. Left / Write // Hook offers visceral insight into survivors'' fierce, compelling and ultimately triumphant stories" --. Dr Joy Townsend, Learning Consent"Donna Lyon has the ability to get women to open up and reveal all, and in the process begin the journey to healing. Boxing is a violent sport, but projects like Left / Write // Hook take the violence out of it, so that it becomes therapeutic and gives you power". --Tommy Hopkins, Fitlife Boxing Club, Melbourne Australia.Fueled with the voices and lived experiences of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, whose lives and work have been positively impacted by the combination of writing and boxing, readers will experience: a profound understanding of the complexity and depth of trauma through the lived experiences of survivorsinsights into the tenacious long-term impacts of abuse and trauma on the mind, body, and spiritpersonalised and collective accounts of how trauma manifests in the experiences of survivors and their sense of selfhope and courage as to the resilience and strength of survivors who live with the daily effects of their trauma new insight into how the combination of physical, mental, and creative programs of expression are vital to healingdozens of powerful writing prompts that unearth hidden feelings, thoughts, and beliefs to recover your true self.Learn more at: www.leftwritehook.comFrom Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com
Please Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Me introduces the condition to children in a colorful, sensitive and gentle story, followed by a parent/caregiver section that supplies comprehensive information that adults can use to understand and plan for the course of the disease affecting their loved one. Dr. Zelinger, a board-certified psychologist for children, presents the situation to children in a warm, developmentally appropriate way using appealing characters of diversity, child friendly language and familiar scenes they can relate to, as well as scripts that parents can use when speaking to their child. This book is more than a helpful guide-it's the only book you will need if you have a child who is asking, "What's wrong with grandpa?" Children will:Enjoy the story and illustrations and will identify with the main charactersGet answers to their questionsGrasp the nature and reason for a grandparent's changesLearn basic biological information about brain functionUnderstand why a grandparent will require more careFeel empowered and find ways they can be helpfulParents and caregivers will:Have word-for-word scripts available to answer their child's questionsLearn about the progression of the diseaseUnderstand their role and the nature of care that is requiredGain information for decision-making in areas of medical, emotional and daily careKnow they are not alone in this difficult journey "Dr. Zelinger has provided an engaging book that presents important information in a user-friendly format and offers adults the foundation for easily engaging children in what may initially seem like a very difficult discussion. I will be sure to recommend this resource to everyone I know in the 'sandwich generation.'" -Shane S. Bush, Ph.D., ABPP, Board Certified in Geropsychology, President, American Board of Geropsychology "Dr. Zelinger's book helps take the mystery out of a truly mystifying disease. The children's story will help reduce the anxiety and fear a child may have when faced with one suffering from Alzheimer's, and the adult portion of this book gives practical examples to help guide the adult when questions arise. A truly informative and inspired book." -Marilyn Cherney, occupational therapist; grandmother "...A very much needed book to explain a very difficult topic to our children and ourselves. Dr. Zelinger's warmth, insight and clinical judgment shine through her every page! This is a superlative book that will get front row billing on my office bookshelf. " -Deborah Lief-Dienstag MD, FAAP, pediatrician"Dr. Zelinger takes a painful topic for both children and parents alike and turns it into a beautiful story and a detailed handbook that gives us the tools we need to broach a topic we all hope to never have to face. This book is a must-read for families facing the challenges that come along with a loved one experiencing Alzheimer's disease." -Avi Satt, president, Allegria Senior Living"A much-needed book to explain a difficult topic to our children and ourselves. Dr. Zelinger's warmth, insight and clinical judgment shine through her every page! This is a superlative book that will get front row billing on my office bookshelf." -Deborah Lief-Dienstag MD, FAAP, pediatricianFrom the Please Explain seriesLearn more at www.DrZelinger.com
Children need to feel free to express their fears, worries and joys. This resource for parents, educators and mental health workers assists children in developing meaningful discussions and insight into their present experiences
The Magic Home offers psycho-educational support for children, parents and childhood professionals who are assisting children through the difficult transition of displacement. The author presents a guide for caregivers grounded in the principles of Play Therapy that allows children to be engaged in a dynamic and engaging process
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