This engaging and sensitive book fills a major gap in showing a young child the impact on a parent of a mental illness such as bipolar disorder. In 2016, it won the Australian Association of Family Therapy Annual Award for children’s picture books and is on the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge list. Contains four pages of teachers/parents notes.
An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress
Imagine an 8-week program that can help you overcome depression, anxiety, and stress--by simply learning new ways to respond to your own thoughts and feelings. That program is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and it has been tested and proven effective in clinical trials throughout the world. Now you can get the benefits of MBCT any ......
Reclaim Your Identity, Create Independence, and Find Your Way Forward
'I know that living with a chronic illness in this inaccessible world is tough. Trust me, I know. But you deserve to find peace and contentment just as much as anybody else. So welcome to your one-stop guide on how to make the most of life alongside your condition, in a way that truly works for you'. Rather than focusing on the medical side of ......
A Guide from Detection to Remission to Getting On with Your Life
Three-time cancer survivor Michelle Rapkin offers an unrivaled guide for anyone who has heard the words, "It's cancer." Infused with hope, laughter, and advice, this book curates personal experience with priceless learning from interviews with cancer survivors around the country. Cancer Sucks, but You'll Get Through It will equip you with the ......
A step-by-step guide to the strengths-based approach by teaching professional and autistic author and parent Claire O'Neill. Designed to focus on the unique strengths of autistic children to help support and develop their sense of self, wellbeing and ensure that they thrive in a deficit-driven world.
Anxiety and Burnout are Logical (and You Can Overcome Them)
"Anxiety, fear and panic - it all makes perfect sense." Anxiety and burnout can be confusing and bewildering but once you understand them better, it becomes clear that your reactions in both mind and body make complete sense. Written by GP Dr Martin Brunet, who has over 23 years of professional experience and is well known for his viral online ......
Tens of thousands of parents have turned to this compassionate resource for support and practical advice grounded in cutting-edge scientific knowledge. Numerous vivid stories show how to recognize and address anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other devastating eating disorders that wreak havoc on teens and their families. James Lock and ......
Stress Management and Mental Health Monitoring for Autism and Related Conditions
The world can be stressful and difficult to navigate for neurodivergent people. There is potential for chronic exhaustion and burnout from trying to cope with social and sensory experiences, being misunderstood and criticized, high levels of anxiety and, for many reasons, not feeling in touch with your authentic self.
How to Keep Out-of-Control Emotions from Destroying Your Relationship
People with BPD can be compassionate, caring, smart, and funny, but they are also prone to explosive emotional outbursts and highly self-destructive acts. BPD expert Dr. Shari Manning helps overwhelmed loved ones understand why their spouse, adult child, or other family member acts so "impossible" -- and learn to respond differently. She presents ......
