Bøker utgitt av Loving Healing Press

Cross-Cultural Dialogues on Homelessness Reveal New InsightsThis groundbreaking book presents compelling narratives and innovative approaches for addressing the psychological traumas that can underlie homelessness and is the first to explore in-depth what the US and UK can learn from one another.Authors focus on understanding and applying the precepts of Pretreatment and "Psychologically Informed Environments," as well as effective ways to promote productive dialogue on all levels--with clients, clinicians, advocates, policymakers, researchers, and others. Detailed case studies review and integrate "hands on" practice with Appreciative Inquiry, Open Dialogue, and Common Language Construction methods. Edited by Jay S. Levy and Robin Johnson with Contributions from John Conolly, Ray Middleton, Suzanne Quinney, and Joe Finn."In Cross-Cultural Dialogues on Homelessness, Jay Levy and co-authors provide the conceptual tools, the hitherto 'missing language', needed by practitioners and policymakers working with excluded individuals. This book has been informed by the authors' practice and should come with a warning: it will revolutionise how you work - irreversibly and, undoubtedly, for the better."-- Clíona Ní Cheallaigh, MB, MRCP, PhD, Senior Lecturer in Medical Gerontology, Trinity College (Dublin)"Jay distills many decades of his own street experience, and by cross comparing his brilliant schema of Pretreatment with the British model of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE), he reveals the underlying common processes of effective street engagement. As a long-time practitioner of street medicine, I recommend this book to anyone who seeks that sacred place on the streets where healing begins."-- Jim Withers, MD, Founder and Medical Director, Operation Safety Net and the Street Medicine Institute (Pittsburgh) "Cross Cultural Dialogues on Homelessness is a timely and important collection of the latest thinking on how we should respond to the traumatic life experiences of so many homeless people. Levy and colleagues suggest a commitment to reflective dialogue will improve both the quality of frontline services and the way policymakers, managers and commissioners think about responding to the needs of people pushed to the margins of our societies."-- Alex Bax, Chief Executive, (London) Pathway - transforming health services for homeless peopleLearn more at www.JaySLevy.comFrom LHPress - www.LHPress.com

"e;Dear Santa, I think I finally know what you meant during our visit. Christmas is truly about something more, it's not about toys, now is it?"e; Ferdinand Finds Christmas, the true meaning of Christmas is told in this story that will delight and touch children and their families. Our yellow frog friend, Ferdinand, learns that the true meaning of Christmas isn't all the toys and tinsel, it's about the birth of Jesus Christ. Ferdinand Finds Christmas is written by veteran youth minister Jay Tucker, and is illustrated by award winning artist D.E. West. Raves for Ferdinand Finds Christmas "e;This Christmas story will quickly become your child's favorite! Such a beautiful book to share with your children and spread The Christmas spirit! It is so nice to have a story to share the true meaning of Christmas with my boys!"e; --Jenny Mallios, mother of 2, business owner, and Mrs. New Hampshire International, 2010 "e;While this touching little story teaches children the true meaning of Christmas, it's sure to remind us all. Ferdinand the frog will enlighten and engage a child's heart and mind. This rhythmic tale is sure to become a family tradition."e; --Jennifer Lambein, Owner, artist, and designer at Studio Petite and the Opulent Nest "e;Keeping our hearts focused on Jesus during the season of presents, parties, programs, and gatherings can be more than a colossal challenge. Add this book to your "e;tool box"e; of treasures, that help to focus us all on the birth of our Savior."e; --Angie Roland, Children's Ministry Director, CLUMC, Master of Arts in Education "e;This tale, with its darling illustrations and sweet little details, will keep your child coming back for more. Not only does this book have a wonderful core story relating to friendship, it also relays the true meaning of Christmas. Ferdinand Finds Christmas teaches that it is not about the presents, but about giving and time spent together."e; --Brandi MacQuarrie, Owner of So Big, So Bright Preschool Learn more at www.JayTucker.net

Displaced by the Pakistan floods, Rani's family has taken refuge at a relief camp where they are doing their part to help other flood victims. Eight-year-old Rani wants to assist but doesn't know how. Heeding the advice of her father to help in a way only children can, Rani embarks on a journey to bring true joy to a dear friend on the occasion of Eid. "e;This sweet, touching story is based on the historic 2010 floods in Pakistan which affected 8.6 million children. As a result of reading Rani in Search of a Rainbow or having it read to them, youngsters will be introduced to the culture of Pakistan."e; --WAYNE WALKER, Home School Book Reviews "e;Abdullah's use of poetic language and Rani's quest to find her place in her community will keep readers turning the pages until the end."e; --GWENDOLYN HOOKS, author of 17 books for young readers "e;Rani in Search of a Rainbow glows under the colorful hues of its text and rich characters. As readers, we are taken into a unique setting that one would not expect to visit in the confi nes of a children's picture book."e; --JEWEL KATS, author of Reena's Bollywood Dream and Cinderella's Magical Wheelchair SHAILA ABDULLAH is an award-winning author and designer based in Austin, Texas. Her other books include: Saffron Dreams, Beyond the Cayenne Wall, My Friend Suhana, and A Manual for Marco. The author has received several awards for her work including the Golden Quill Award and Patras Bukhari Award for English Language. For more information please visit www.ShailaAbdullah.com From Growing With Love Series at Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com LCCN: 2014024041 Juvenile Fiction : Social Issues - Homelessness & Poverty

A Mysterious Girl Puts the Future of a Kingdom in the Balance! One icy-cold winter night, everything changes: a young girl shows up at the king and new queen's castle doorstep wearing little more than a purple jacket and carrying a black pouch. The king recognizes the mystery girl's identity as the long-lost princess without her uttering even a single word. However, the new queen refuses to believe the king's claims. In turn, a devious plan is hatched... and, the results are quite fitting! This new twist on Hans Christen Andersen's The Princess and the Pea is surely to be loved by all fairy tale enthusiasts. The Princess and the Ruby: An Autism Fairy Tale adds to much-needed age-appropriate literature for girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Both fun and education are cleverly weaved in this magical tale, teaching children to be comfortable in their own skin and to respect the differences of others. Acclaim for The Princess and the Ruby "e;As someone who has a couple of friends with Autistic kids, I understand the challenges these families have. This modern day twist on The Princess and the Pea not only shows how others judge something they do not understand, but how someone with Autism can see, feel and do things one might not expect."e; --V.S. Grenier, Mom's Choice Silver Honoree and award-winning author "e;The Princess and the Ruby is a heartwarming narrative; a tale that beautifully depicts several unique characterizations of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jewel Kats has refreshingly shed light upon a daily struggle to redefine 'normalized behaviors', in an admirable effort to gain societal acceptance and respect."e; --Vanessa De Castro, Primary Residential Counselor with Autistic Youth Learn more at www.JewelKats.com Book #2 in the Fairy Ability Tales from Loving Healing Press JUV039150 Juvenile Fiction : Social Issues - Special Needs EDU026020 Education : Special Education - Learning Disabilities EDU026050 Education : Special Education - Social Disabilities

R.E.P.A.I.R is Recognition, Entry, Process, Awareness, Insight, and RhythmEnter a Six-Stage Program with your 2- to 6-year-old child to cross the "Bridge of Recovery" and make available a whole new world of hope: Uncover and acknowledge feelings by discovering emotion Build self-esteem and optimism with the "Magic Mirror" Discern healthy and unhealthy messages Learn special games to rebuild courage and optimism Reveal inner states with picture drawing Break free from the confines of false shame Cultivate self-care skills and practices Learn about boundaries and bodies Return to the natural rhythm and flow of lifeTherapists' Acclaim for the REPAIR system"REPAIR for Kids provides a comprehensive, honest and passionate approach for children recovering from sexual abuse. Children will benefit from this book, and be encouraged to continue on their recovery journey." -Jill Osborne, Ed.S, author of Sam Feels Better Now"I wish I had had something like this a long time ago for my sad and shamed 'little girl' within. I can't think of anything I'd change. You have covered it all and with wonderful sensitivity, perfect timing and terrific repair exercises. I love the cartoons and the colorfulness of your book as well." -Marcelle Taylor, MFT"I found this book to be well thought out and written, and one that would be helpful for any child who has known the pain of sexual abuse. I wish a caring adult had shared this book with my siblings and myself, it would have helped ease our pain and sorrow." -Michael Skinner, musician and child mental health advocateLearn more about this revolutionary system at www.TheLamplighters.orgThe Growing With Love series from Loving Healing Press www.Lovinghealing.comJNF053170 Juvenile Nonfiction : Social Issues - Sexual AbuseFAM001010 Family & Relationships : Abuse - Child AbusePSY004000 Psychology : Developmental - Child

Your health is your greatest possession in this life so it’s smart to look for the best ways to maintain and restore it as you age.  In this guide you’ll find treatments and therapies designed for your body and proven effective over decades, hundreds, even thousands of years.  While not every therapy will work for every person, you can find the one that you need now or in the future in these pages.  Take responsibility for your health right now, it’s the only body you have, and read this book!Most comprehensive collection of body therapies available.Quick, easy-to-read descriptions of each treatment.Websites to learn more about each listing.Many subjects offer podcast listings featuring leading authorities.Find the most ancient to the most modern therapies.Rediscover the joy and beauty of living."Alan Smith’s Unbreak Your Health series provides a terrific resource for those interested in real health!"  —C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D."Knowledge is power. And this book is a way to provide you with a one stop source for discovering complementary and alternative therapies."     —HealthStatus.com    ”5 Stars -- Impressively organized and presented.” —Midwest Book ReviewLearn more at www.UnbreakYourHealth.comFrom Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com

Critical Acclaim for Sherry Quan Lee's Chinese Blackbird"Quan Lee eloquently expresses how painful and confusing it can be toembrace the many complex identities that one body can contain. Withevocative imagery and words that cut straight to the heart, Quan Leedetails her lifelong struggles with both the vagaries and concreteness ofrace, class, gender and sexual identity. Her guilt and shame are palpable.But so too are her emotional and intellectual triumphs. Like a favorite sadsong when we have been dumped by the love of our lives, this volumewill be oddly comforting to anyone who has ever been overcome by thatsorrow which seems insurmountable."--Eden Torres, Assistant Professor Women's Studies, Chicano Studies, University of Minnesota"It's been a long time since I've been treated to a voice so full of honestyabout one's struggle to come to terms with her identity. Throughelegant poetry, full of exquisite imagery and detail, Quan Lee takes thereader on her personal, transformative journey in which she explores howrace, class, gender and sexual identity inform who she is. Along the way,she encounters rocks and boulders that would have stopped many of us.Instead, she turns them over and examines the creatures hiding in thedarkness underneath, leaving no stone on her path unturned. Quan Leeis a courageous woman. She is one of my sheroes."--Carolyn Holbrook, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept. of English,Founder and past Artistic/Executive Director of SASE: The Write Place"In Chinese Blackbird, Sherry Quan Lee renders stories of her complex culturalheritage with the lyrical touch of a poet coming into self-possession.Through the generative power of language, Lee creates an inspirational anda multifarious self. This self blows breath unto the page and into the reader,who may have felt quiescent or invisible, often feeling forced to chooseamong various enriching worlds, until she experiences the truth that onlygood literature can unveil about the joys and struggles of defining oneself onone's terms." --Pamela R. Fletcher, Associate Professor of EnglishCo-Director of Critical Studies in Race and Ethnicity, College of St. CatherineLearn more about the author at www.SherryQuanLee.comBook #3 in the Reflections of History Series from Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.comModern History Press is an imprint of Loving Healing Press

The author engages in a fascinating and wide ranging metaphysical discussion about the nature of consciousness, reincarnation, and the purpose and meaning of life. "Dialogues" is a companion to the author''s "The VIbrational Universe." Topics covered are Time, Birth and Death, the Origin of the Universe, Consciousness, Science, and Crop Circles, to name a few.

What if the fundamental nature of human beings is spiritual in nature? What if each one of us is eternal, and not just a collection of blood and bones? And most important, what if the universe is designed to support your decisions? What if it were possible to understand how to take conscious control of your life? In a wide-ranging metaphysical discussion from consciousness, incarnation and death to politics, economics and science, the author describes a cooperative universe which responds to your thoughts; and, like any well designed machine, provides a user-friendly interface. Learning to use this interface is simple, and inevitably leads to a feeling of self confidence and personal power.This is a book for those who want simple, practical, yet powerful answers in a world that often seems to be spinning out of control.

Gentling is a therapeutic approach to people who have experienced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse as children and have acquired Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result. Gentling has redefined PTSD in child abuse survivors by identifying child-specific behavioral signs commonly seen, and offers a means to individualize treatment and measure therapeutic outcomes through understanding each suffering individual's unique symptom profile. The practical and easily understood Gentling approaches and techniques can be learned by clinicians, spouses, and adolescent and adult survivors of child abuse and all other caregivers in relationship to survivors. The approach can effect real and lasting healing. With the Gentling Workbook, you will: Learn how to gently explore and process your abuse history, at your own pace and comfort level Gain the practical, and effective treatment tools that really help to reduce PTSD discomforts Learn how to manage the often intense reactivity seen in stress episodes Use the Stress Profile to understand your own unique symptom profile and to guide your healing processPraise for Krill's Gentling model"William Krill reminds us that 'gentleness is free', but the methodology and philosophy he puts into designing a protocol for treating stress disordered children is priceless. In this world where children are often disenfranchised in trauma care--and all too often treated with the same techniques as adults--Krill makes a compelling case for how to adapt proven post-trauma treatment to the world of a child."--Michele Rosenthal, HealMyPTSD.com"William Krill's approach to treating PTSD in abused children employs a common sense oriented treatment that will not only help the child but will direct the clinician through the 'where do I go next?' question. This book is so needed in the world of PTSD and provides step-by-step understanding and treatment of the battered child."--Marjorie McKinnon, Author of Repair for Kids: A Children's Program for Recovery from Incest & Childhood Sexual AbuseLearn more at www.Gentling.orgFrom the New Horizons in Therapy SeriesLoving Healing Press www.LHPress.com

An enchanting story which shows girls that grace and courage come from within Michelle, age eight, has cerebral palsy and lives at an all-girls orphanage. She is often openly mocked by the other girls because of her need to use a walker for mobility. One day, she spends her hard-earned change for a toy stuffed panda at the local Salvation Army store. When opportunity strikes for the orphanage girls to compete, in manners and deportment, for the privilege of tea with the Queen of England, Michelle's enchanted panda comes to life and her world will never be the same! Readers of this story will Gain an appreciation for people with disabilities Discover the courage to go after their dreams Learn how to treat guests with courtesy and warmth See how preparation and practice are the keys to success Learn the power of affirmations Understand how generosity can change the world. Praise for The Princess Panda Tea Party "e;All children deserve a story they can picture themselves in, and the Princess Panda Tea Party is that story. This is not only a fairy tale for those with Cerebral Palsy, but also a reminder that everyone, regardless of ability, can harness their own amazing powers."e; --Lindsey Wiltse, Communications and Program Coordinator, Children's Neurobiological Solutions "e;In this moving and modern twist on an old fairytale, Jewel Kats takes us on a journey of endurance, acceptance, and strength. Putting her disability aside, Michelle finds a way to shine in an inspiring way."e; --Shaila Abdullah, author of My Friend Suhana: A Story of Friendship and Cerebral Palsy "e;The Princess Panda Tea Party weaves together the emotional pain of children faced with being different and the magical hopefulness of finding a way to step outside one's physical limitations and soar as a person. A good read for adults and children regardless of their position in life."e; Rick Ritter, MSW, author of Coping with Physical Loss and Disability Learn more at www.JewelKats.com Book #4 in the Fairy Ability Tales Series at Loving Healing Press Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues - Special Needs

A simple tale of love and friendship to warm your heart Award-winning author and designer Shaila Abdullah teams up with her 10-year-old daughter Aanyah to bring you this heartwarming tale of a little girl who forms a close bond with a child with cerebral palsy. The girl finds that through her art, she can reach her special friend Suhana. "e;My Friend Suhana is a delightful read for a children's book. Very well illustrated with respect, friendship, and advocacy all in mind at the same time."e; --Dawn Cruzan, President, Camp Craig Allen for all abilities "e;This is the story of a seven-year-old's first attempt at unconditional love. Tough but tender, inspirational yet utterly real, this is a small gem of a tale. Highly recommended for anyone in the position of mentoring a beloved child through the hard places of life."e; --Paula Huston, author of A Season of Mystery and A Land Without Sin "e;My Friend Suhana is a charming and perceptive book that will draw its readers into empathy while allowing them to enjoy this heartwarming story of two uncommon friends."e; --Chitra Divakaruni, author of Grandma and the Great Gourd Learn more at www.MyFriendSuhana.com From the Growing With Love Series at www.LHPress.com

An 8-year old girl decides to make a list of all the things she likes and dislikes about dealing with her autistic brother, and in doing so realizes that she has created A Manual for Marco. "e;Through her genuine and caring accounts about growing up with an older, autistic brother, this 8-year-old also shows her love for her sibling who is special but sometimes does things that are not-so-special. I highly recommend this book written with sensitivity and beautifully illustrated."e; --Lorna d'Entremont, M.Ed., Special Needs Book Review "e;Shaila Abdullah proves to be a great ambassador for autism, using explanations and warm, welcoming illustrations in A Manual for Marco that give a complex condition a simpler explanation."e; --C. Hope Clark, Author of The Carolina Slade Mysteries and The Edisto Island Mysteries "e;A Manual for Marco is a welcome addition to children's literature that will help in introducing the condition of autism to young people and providing information that will enable them to understand a little more about it so that it will not seem so scary."e; --Wayne Walker, Home School Book Reviews For more information, please visit www.ShailaAbdullah.com SHAILA ABDULLAH is an award-winning author and designer based in Austin, Texas. She has written four other books: Saffron Dreams, Beyond the Cayenne Wall, My Friend Suhana, and Rani in Search of a Rainbow. Along with illustrations by the author, A Manual for Marco also includes artwork by IMAN TEJPAR, a 12-year-old artist from Canada. From the Growing With Love Series Loving Healing Press Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues / Special Needs