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Sylvie's fear of the Wolf makes her world small. But when she is able to confront her fear, a wonderful discovery and healing unfolds.Sylvie lives high in the mountains, where shadow meets light, wild streams follow twisting paths, and animals run free in the forest. Sylvie is not afraid of anything-until she meets the Wolf.She keeps her fear a secret, and it begins to control her life and makes her world small. Finally, with the encouragement of a loving aunt, Sylvie is able to confront her fear and learns that, instead of running or hiding, she can move forward and live alongside it.A beautifully told story that helps children learn how to emotionally care for themselves, show love and empathy to others, and understand the negative nature of secrets.

"Vanessa is to women and power what Brené Brown is to vulnerability." -Andy Dunn, author of Burn Rate, cofounder of BonobosAre you so busy fulfilling everyone else's expectations that you've lost touch with yourself? Do you find yourself filling up your "free" hours with mundane tasks, soaking up podcasts to improve yourself, and rushing around, never getting it all done? For many women, it's the same kind of story-we hustle to overachieve at work and at home, all in the hopes that we can "crush it" until we finally feel fulfilled.Vanessa Loder invites you to consider this question: "What if the point isn't to crush it in life, but to savor it?" With The Soul Solution, this sought-after women's leadership expert shares a powerful and practical guide to help women who feel overwhelmed and exhausted to recover our true selves-and our joy in living. Here she presents a road map for coming home to yourself, including:. The Whispers of Your Soul-the three key steps for tuning out the noise and accessing authenticity. Your Energetic Bread Crumbs-how the universe signals to you when you're on the right path. Discover Your Superpower-why you've been ignoring your most valuable gifts, and how to reclaim them. From Tunnel Vision to Visionary-ways to break out of the "shame cycle" of patriarchal culture and own your destiny. Quieting the Inner Critic-how to retrain your inner voices to encourage and support you. The Upward Spiral-using the SAT method (Surrender, Allow, Trust) to get more of what you want with easeFilled with practical guidance and inspiring personal stories, The Soul Solution is a nonstrategic, nonlinear-but entirely effective-guide to help you reclaim your feminine, intuitive soul power to fulfill your most meaningful and satisfying desires.

Explore how the intersection of sex, health, and consciousness unlocks a new paradigm of pleasure.Our sexuality is an integral part of who we are, yet our understanding of sex has been warped by everything from age-old taboos and religious dogma to a popular culture that views sexuality as transactional. With Sex, Health, and Consciousness, Liz Goldwyn, founder of the thriving online platform and podcast The Sex Ed, has created an inclusive, holistic, and much-needed guide to sexual well-being-and the pleasure that's possible when we embrace our sexuality as a natural part of a healthy human experience. In this comprehensive resource, Goldwyn shows readers how to expand their pleasure potential through an in-depth exploration of how our sexuality, physical and emotional health, and consciousness are intimately woven together. Gender fluid and non-age specific, Sex, Health, and Consciousness goes well beyond Sex 101, covering spiritual and energetic influences on sexuality-such as the chakra system, yin and yang energies, mindfulness practice, and more-along with social and biological factors-including research on sexual health and first-person accounts of sexual awakening. "In order to have the best relationship with your sexuality, and therefore the best sex possible, you need to make sure your mind, body, and consciousness are in alignment," writes Goldwyn. "Because experiencing greater joy, connection, and pleasure is your birthright."

Awareness practices and contemplative technologies that transform our understanding of ourselves and the world-profoundly impacting how we liveWhen Caverly Morgan reentered society after eight years as a Zen monk, she was confronted with a question many of us are asking these days: When faced with the enormity of the collective problems before us, how can one individual's spiritual practice make a tangible difference in our world? In The Heart of Who We Are, Morgan explores how meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative technologies designed for the realization of personal freedom can-and must be-applied collectively. Offering a wealth of teachings and reflections, solo and group exercises, and personal stories that inspire us to put our values into action, this timely guide invites us to connect with the deepest truth of who we are, and then use that understanding to transform our own lives and the world we share.Contents:. Chapter 1: Return to Community: Creating an Environment of CARE . Chapter 2: Return to Truth: Giving the Gift of Attention. Chapter 3: Return to Wholeness: Recognizing the Conditioned Mind. Chapter 4: Return to Inquiry: Releasing Negative Self-Talk and Shame. Chapter 5: Return to Unconditional Love: Embodying the Compassionate Mentor Within. Chapter 6: Return to Belonging: Unpacking Our Survival Strategies. Chapter 7: Return to Unity: Seeing Through Duality. Chapter 8: Return to Presence: Knowing the Heart of Who We Are. Chapter 9: Return to Oneness: Resting in Luminous Being. Chapter 10: Return to Embodiment: Releasing the Mind into the Heart. Chapter 11: Return to Surrender: Turning Toward What Is. Chapter 12: Return to Service: Loving and Living Truth in the WorldAt the core of this book is the call to liberation, to find freedom that is within and without, both personally and collectively. "The longer we cling to the notion that there's a separate self who awakens, the more arduous our path will be," Morgan writes. "We realize freedom together."

A deep journaling tool for becoming less reactive, and more responsive and open to love.Resiliency is our capacity to respond from the heart. It has everything to do with Love and inclusiveness, and nothing to do with getting tougher. Resilience is a foil to the ego-mind's way of dividing everything into "right or wrong." The heart's response to our emotions and experiences is always more welcoming and spacious. And that's what this self-exploration is for: to welcome in all of our fears, questions, and gifts. You'll be befriending doubt, creating more loving thoughts, and using Loving Kindness to witness your interior experience and visions of the future.This journal is a resilience tool.Every passage, reflection prompt, and tear-out in this journal can become a portal to your inner wisdom-and loving.From page to page, you'll explore.... "How would life change if I stopped trying to fix myself?". "Where in my life can I become more open and accepting?". "What is it that my heart wants to say to my mind?". "How have my doubts and worries served me on my journey?". "If I look at myself with a loving gaze, what shifts?"While yearly vision quests are a great practice, it's regular reflection that keeps us close to our life force-and to each other. And the more often we reflect on what's meaningful in our life, the more light we will find to steer by.

Cut Through the Noise Around Narcissism with the Leading Researcher in the Field."Narcissism" is truly one of the most important words of our time-ceaselessly discussed in the media, the subject of millions of online search queries, and at the center of serious social and political debates. But what does it really mean?In The New Science of Narcissism, Dr. W. Keith Campbell pulls back the curtain on this frequently misused label, presenting the most recent psychological, personality, and social research into the phenomenon. Rather than pathologizing all behaviors associated with the label, Campbell reveals that not only does narcissism occur on a spectrum, but almost everyone exhibits narcissistic tendencies in their day-to-day behavior. Drawing from real-life incidents and case studies, The New Science of Narcissism offers tools, tips, and suggestions for softening toxically selfish behaviors both in yourself and others. Here you will discover:. An exploration of personality disorders connected with and adjacent to narcissism. Why minor narcissistic tendencies are common in most people. The foundational difference between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism . Different psychological models of personality and how they interpret narcissistic behaviors. The "recipe" of mental and emotional traits that combine into narcissism. How to identify when you're in a relationship with a narcissist and what you can do about it. Why the 21st century has seen the rise of a "Great Fantasy Migration" into evermore insular subcultures. The connection between narcissistic tendencies and leadership. Why "the audience in your pocket" of social media has exacerbated culture-wide narcissistic tendenciesThough narcissism looms large in our cultural consciousness, The New Science of Narcissism offers many different options for understanding and treating it. With Campbell's straightforward and grounded guidance, you'll not only discover the latest and best information on the condition, but also a hopeful view of its future.

"Jennifer is one of the most intuitive and brilliant healers I have ever had the privilege to work with. Her approach, both scientific and divine, cultivates deep insight into who we are and how we can get the most out of our lives." -Gwyneth Paltrow, actor and founder of GoopEmbark on a journey of self-discovery and archetypal transformation with psychological astrology Your cosmic DNA is written in the skies-and when you explore the celestial threads that weave together your unique tapestry, you discover a map to your greatest potential in this lifetime.Written by popular astrologer and depth psychologist Dr. Jennifer Freed, Use Your Planets Wisely is an innovative and transformative guide to personal evolution through astrology. Bridging the archetypal nature of the birth chart with an understanding of psychological growth, Freed shows us how our birth charts can illuminate our different "parts"-helping us celebrate the places we already shine and grow into our potential where we've been stuck.Use Your Planets Wisely is written with the complete beginner in mind, though even experienced readers will find value as Freed expertly demystifies elements of astrology that are often either overlooked or overly complicated. For anyone ready to align with your most joyful and impactful life, this book is your invitation to embark on a journey to greater connection, joy, and purpose with the archetypal guidance of the stars.

"This book is medicine for anyone who wants to free their mind, body, and soul from the past." -Dr. Joe Dispenza, New York Times bestselling author of You Are the Placebo and Becoming SupernaturalMary Firestone survived the unthinkable. In 2018, she lived through the Montecito mudslide that dropped 200 million gallons of rainfall in 15 minutes, washing away her home. Trapped alone in her bathroom while pregnant, not sure if her husband and four-year-old son were still alive, she wasn't thinking that her trauma was a gift in disguise. Yet, as she began her journey to healing, this is exactly what she discovered.If you've experienced trauma-whether through the helpless terror of a life-altering event or through the subtle victimization of an ongoing hardship-it might feel as if the very foundation of your well-being has been irreparably shaken. Yet we now know that trauma, when healed and integrated, can in fact make us more resilient and dynamic. With Trusting the Dawn, Mary Firestone presents an inspirational guide for turning our traumas into the very things that crack open a new, intangible, rapturous, magical dimension of life.Throughout the book, Firestone draws from both her own healing journey and her background in clinical psychology to offer a radical, integrative handbook for not only healing from trauma but awakening to even more empowerment, joy, and meaning because of your experiences. Stories of triumphant survival and interviews with experts bring to life an extensive resource guide and holistic tool kit filled with pathways to healing, including reframing with language, energy and movement practices, acupuncture, aromatherapy, breathwork, and moreTrusting the Dawn is an invitation to see that you are more complex, multidimensional, connected, and powerful not in spite of what you've been through but because of what you've endured.

The Untold Story of American Funeral and Mourning TraditionsWhy do we embalm the deceased? Why are funerals so expensive? Is there a reason coffins are shaped the way they are? When-and why-did we start viewing the deceased? Ceremonies for honoring the departed are crucial parts of our lives, but few people know where our traditional practices come from-and what they reveal about our history, culture, and beliefs about death. In Last Rites, author Todd Harra takes you on a fascinating exploration of American funeral practices-examining where they came from, what they mean, and how they are still evolving.Our conventions around death, burial, and remembrance have undergone many great transitions-sometimes due to technology, respect for tradition, shifting sensibilities, or even to thwart grave robbers. Here you'll explore: . Influences for American rituals-from medieval Europe, the Roman Empire, and even ancient Egypt. When mourning fell out of fashion-and how George Washington's passing brought it back. Abraham Lincoln's landmark funeral and its widespread impact. Flowers, liquor, mourning gifts, and caskets-the reasons behind our grieving customs. Unknown soldiers-how warfare influenced funeral and bereavement practices ... and vice versa . How growing populations, religion, inventions, and media have changed and continue to shape our traditions. The future of our death rites-mushroom suits, green burial, body donation, flameless cremation, home funerals, and moreThe rich story of the American funeral is one of constant evolution. Whether you're planning a funeral service or are simply intrigued by the meaning behind American burial practices, Last Rites is an informative and compelling exploration of the history-and future-of the ceremonies we use to say farewell to those who have departed this world.

Children will see how learning to slow down gives you a chance to notice and appreciate the beauty in the world. In our fast-paced society, children are often missing the value of slowing down. Slow Down, Tumbleweed! is about a wild and roaming tumbleweed who thinks the world is only interesting if you rush through life. Then she gets caught on a fence and is forced to slow down.As she learns to sit in stillness and quiet, Mabel notices the beauty of the world around her-the music of wind chimes, the shapes in the clouds, the long eyelashes of a heifer. She sees there is so much that is interesting and beautiful right here, right now. You don't have to chase it.Slow Down, Tumbleweed! teaches children the importance of slowing down, pausing to take a breath, and cultivating mindfulness. It shows the peace and gratitude you feel when you learn to be calm and open your awareness. This book celebrates all of life-both moving fast and moving slow.

A Reader for Navigating the Depths of Our Lives"When we can open our hearts and work with what we're given, loving what's before us, life stays possible. Then, through effort and grace, we do what we can with what we have. And when exhausted by all that's in the way, we're faced with the chance to accept and love what's left, which is everything. This is how we discover that Heaven is on Earth." -Mark NepoThe Universe holds us and tosses us about, only to hold us again. With Things That Join the Sea and the Sky, Mark Nepo brings us a compelling treasury of short prose reflections to turn to when struggling to keep our heads above water-and help us breathe into all of our sorrows and joys.Inspired by his own journal writing across 15 years, the book shares with us some of Mark's most personal work. Many passages arise from accounts of his own life events-moments of "sinking and being lifted"-and the insights they yielded. Through these passages, we're encouraged to navigate our own currents of sea and sky, and to discover something fundamental yet elusive: how, simply, to be here.To be enjoyed in many ways-individually, by topic, or as an unfolding sequence-Things That Join the Sea and the Sky presents 145 contemplations gathered into 17 themes, each intended to illuminate specific situations.The themes include Unraveling Our Fear, Beyond What Goes Wrong, The Gift of Deepening, The Practice of Relationship, What Holds Us Up, Right-Sizing Our Pain, The Reach of Kindness, Burning Off What's Unnecessary, How We Make Our Way, and many more.For those interested in either beginning or expanding their own journaling explorations, this reader also provides a guide to the practice of daily writing, with 100 compelling questions to get you started."Joy is the sea that holds all," writes Mark, "the Unity of Being where feelings don't separate, but surface like waves to remind us we are alive." Here, he helps us swim in those waters until we are held in the mystery of their buoyancy.

Bright, lyrical poems and lovely illustrations encourage children to immerse themselves in the natural world.Today I am sunlight!Heart happy,brightas a yellow birdflying to the topof the sky,shining and callingHOORAY!Goldlight,gladlight,todayI am sunlight! Beautiful poetry and entrancing art inspire young readers to celebrate the natural world through movement, imagination, and play. As they pretend they are a skunk or a snake, sunlight or a stone, they will move their bodies and enjoy imaginative play. From the creative team who brought you Breathe and Be: A Book of Mindfulness Poems comes a perfect book for quiet time or bedtime, as well to spark activities for story time or in the classroom. Today I Am a River empowers children to imagine the world from a multitude of perspectives other than their own and instills in them an appreciation and reverence for the natural world.

Reclaim and reimagine self-care, on your terms.You have needs-your needs matter. And yet, you've been taught that pushing your needs to the back burner is the only way to get things done, that your needs are an overwhelming burden, or that self-care is a luxury you can't afford. But the presence of your needs is a fact and not a flaw. You can reclaim your energy and take up space in your own life. In Needy, Mara Glatzel shares her unique approach to identifying, honoring, and advocating for the most tender and true parts of yourself that yearn to be acknowledged. She invites you to embody self-acceptance, which leads to meaningful growth in self-responsibility, self-care, self-trust, and self-love. Woven with threads of timeless wisdom, honest assessments of our needs, and heartfelt personal stories of transformation, Needy illustrates a profound vision of what is possible when you listen to the stirrings of your heart and reclaim your undisputed sovereignty. Through thought-provoking exercises, daily check-ins, and journal prompts, Glatzel shows us how to carve out a path to do things in our own way and on our own terms-even if that feels scary or impossible right now. In practicing this work, you will begin to see how to live your life with unshakable confidence, knowing that you can exist in all your humanity because you are enough exactly as you are. These powerful teachings will show you how to:. Live your life, instead of allowing your life to live you. Significantly improve your relationships with family, friends, and coworkers. Speak, think, and listen in ways that honor your needs and boundaries. Break patterns that lead to stress, resentment, guilt, and shame. Release what no longer serves you, and heal the layers of hurt you've been carrying Needy is a moving call to action that will awaken hearts, illuminate the path home to ourselves, and provide the tools to forge a life we love. Now is the time to bravely step into your next chapter, grounded in principles that last an eternity.

A manual for the evolution of everyday leadership based on the Finnish science of sisu-from a leading researcher and teacher on the topic.Power is fundamental in our lives-we express it in every conversation, relationship, and choice we make. All too often, we equate force and domination with power, while gentleness and compassion are considered "soft" or "weak." The destructive nature of this skewed perspective has never been more obvious, yet there is reason to hope. With Gentle Power, Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti shares an illuminating guide to an emerging shift in the way we define true strength-an approach that balances resolve with reason, grit with compassion, and personal success with service to the collective good.Lahti uses the concept of sisu, a central philosophy native to Finland, as the foundation for her investigation of gentle power. "At its best," she says, "sisu is a harmonious approach to life itself, specifically in how we make decisions, relate to one another, and navigate times of crisis and peace." Drawing from sisu-as well as aikido, Taoism, neuroscience, systems intelligence, and more-she shares an evidence-based approach to help you transform the way you manifest power. Join her to explore:. Sisu-its history, its shadow, and the rising global interest in this profound philosophy. Leadership and power-why toxic myths of power persist, and how we can dismantle them. The paradox of gentleness-how inner resilience and true influence arise from vulnerability, empathy, and love. Self-care-why gentle power begins with the way we treat ourselvesTo understand power is to realize that leadership is not just for some selected minority-we are all leaders whose choices impact those around us. "Each of us can play a vital role in the collective transformation that the world is calling for," Lahti writes. "It all starts in our own heart, in our own gentle power." Here you'll discover a path of wisdom, resilience, and compassionate strength that will elevate your life-and uplift others to take part in a new revolution of human empowerment.

An empowering guide to help you navigate those times when your life turns upside down and inside out-and the radical shift in consciousness you can access in the process There's nothing safe or comfortable about having your life overturned. Whether the upheaval comes in the form of a world-shaking event or something as intimate as a broken relationship, medical emergency, or personal loss-the result leaves us feeling profoundly disturbed and unsure of what to do next. Yet what if such moments of crisis were actually gateways to expanding our consciousness and finding more freedom than we ever thought possible? At these times, we enter what Valerie Gangas calls "deep shift."For Valerie, her own deep shift came after she lost her mother. In her struggles with depression and despair, she became fascinated by what comes next when our lives are upended. "There's no 'back to normal,'" she says. "Deep shifting is a process that means letting go of the person you thought you were. These times compel us to turn to what we're all here to do-wake up, transform, and come home to our true selves."In Deep Shift walks you through the journey from the moment "shift really hits the fan" to your return to the world as a changed human. Here, Valerie offers research-driven insights, relatable stories, and practices and journal exercises to help reframe the hard times, embrace change as a gateway to awakening-and ultimately learn to become a "natural shifter" who can flow gracefully with whatever life throws at you.Valerie shares the profound, often hidden benefits of being "in deep shift," including: . Freedom from troubling distractions and anxiety about the future. Knowing it's okay to just be you. Resting in deep acceptance of what is instead of fixating on what you may have wanted. Enhanced mental clarity and creativity. Feeling more emotionally grounded and balancedIn Deep Shift is an empowering guide, offering reassurance and support during times of major life change-to help you remember that even in the hardest times, your sense of hope, purpose, and joy is always within reach.

In this delightful dinosaur adventure, kids discover the joys of mindfulness and meditation-and how good it can feel to take it slow. Rex was a raucously rough, terrifically tough tyrannosaur. Sam was not. Even so, they had a dino-mite friendship. They did everything together. Until ... In the prehistoric world, rough-and-tumble Rex and the serene sauropod Sam are the most unlikely of best friends. Yet when Sam takes a break from play to meditate, his buddy Rex just doesn't get it. Why would anybody want to sit still and chill when they could be romping and roaring all day? Dinos Don't Meditate is an ideal teaching story for high-energy kids. As kids join these prehistoric pals, they'll learn how good it feels to slow down, breathe, and pay attention, as well as the benefits of balancing peaceful pauses with playful activity.With colorful characters that kids will immediately identify with, this fun-filled tale reveals how important and enjoyable it can be to engage in moments of peace and relaxation. The book also provides simple mindfulness guidance, including Mesozoic meditations to try at home.

Reclaim Joy, Inner Freedom, and Zest for Life.How often do you feel joy-a truly pure, unadulterated experience of ease, bliss, and happiness? In childhood, our joy arises in the moment, spontaneous and free. But as we become adults, we're faced with the pressure of increased responsibilities, endless demands, and a barrage of breaking news. And along the way, we forget how to be present in our own lives.In Soul Shift, Rachel Macy Stafford offers us a practical, inclusive guide to navigating a culture of distraction and depletion to find our way back to what delights our heart, makes us feel alive, and brings us peace. She illuminates how to embody the practice of presence, where we return home to our authentic selves and the joy found only in the here and now.Like a wise, empathetic friend, Stafford accompanies you on a wondrous exploration of self-discovery. She walks you through a symbolic botanical garden made up of eight areas designed to help you practice: presence, worthiness, letting go of perfection, self-kindness, authenticity, forgiveness, looking after yourself, and cultivating your gifts.Soul Shift helps you rediscover the joy inside you at a pace that is natural, with an approach that is gentle and practical exercises that are easy to follow. Here, you will learn how to:. Release external measurements of success so you can focus on what matters. Respond to life's challenges with awareness and compassion. Realign with your heart and the calm presence within. Create a framework to center you when life steers you off course. Experience the healing power of presence for yourself and with the ones you loveIn practicing this work, "our innermost truths come to the surface," Stafford writes. "Barriers crumble, the past loses its grip, and we are finally free to show up as our fully human selves and make our unique contributions to the world."

"In darkness, we become devoted to clarity, courage, peace, and harmony. We discover the basic goodness of all humanity when we experience darkness together," Zenju Earthlyn Manuel writes. "Life itself is a dark experience-a magical experience."When you hear the word "darkness," what does it make you feel-horror, danger, or maybe despair? We've been conditioned to fear and avoid darkness and blackness, yet Zenju Earthlyn Manuel challenges us to consider: "What if we chose to go deeper into darkness instead of running from it? What might we find there beyond our longing for light?"Drawing on the ancient wisdom found in Zen Buddhism and African and Native American indigenous traditions, Osho Zenju reveals how a change in perspective and increased wisdom can help us awaken to the sacredness of dark experiences in our lives-so we may experience a reality beyond avoidance and fear. Opening to Darkness will take you on a courageous journey into the mandala of darkness, a symbolic expression of your inner world, where you will travel through eight gateways that are inspired by Buddha's Eightfold Path. Along your way, you will meet dark mothers from India, Nigeria, Japan, Haiti, and Dahomey, who both protect and destroy. Osho Zenju provides reflective inquiry, blessings, and meditations as you navigate your way through the vast depths of the unseen. It is through this spiritual pilgrimage that we learn how to:. Experience the wonders of life that can flourish only in the dark . Discover a collective doorway to healing and deep transformation . Awaken to the illusory nature of light versus dark. Illuminate false perceptions and beliefs of darkness. Heal the fear and anxiety around darkness and blacknessWrapped in gorgeous lyrical prose, Osho Zenju's offerings provide deep soul relief and collective strength to embrace the dark-so we may reunite with the sacred process of darkness that flows through the canvas of our lives.

An essential guide to lifelong health and greater well-being from one of today's highly regarded women's health experts "I offer this book as a Black female to be your one-stop reference on your personal quest to achieve total wellness, health, and happiness in every important aspect of your life."With the relatability and warmth you want from your doctor, Black Women's Wellness addresses what most other physician-authored books omit: the unique challenges Black women face, including microaggressions and the less-than-desirable statistics and legacy of health-care outcomes. With comparative data for Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American women, this book provides clear, actionable information so women can live vibrant, healthy lives today.In these pages, you'll discover head-to-toe information and wisdom on:. The top five medical issues for Black women: heart disease, diabetes, cancers, HIV, and maternal mortality. The effects of social stress and microaggressions on Black women's health. Gynecological conditions including fibroids, endometriosis, and menopause. Eye conditions: glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Lung conditions: asthma, sarcoidosis, and lupus. Musculoskeletal conditions: arthritis, fibromyalgia, and others. Sickle cell disease and multiple sclerosis. Alzheimer's, dementia, and personality disorders. Sex, STDs, sensuality, and relationships. Beauty, finances, and successful life management tools. Self-care, embracing self-worth, and mental well-being. Health inventory checklists and how to be an empowered patientAs a Black female ob-gyn who has cared for Civil Rights matriarchs, internationally known celebrities, and thousands of others, Dr. Melody T. McCloud urges, "If we improve a Black woman's health, we can improve that of her family and future generations."Black Women's Wellness is a long-needed book that will educate and motivate you to achieve your healthiest, richest life possible.

Look at your relationship with your kitchen, and you discover the unconscious recipe guiding your life. All the ways you live and love begin in your kitchen. And it's in the kitchen where you'll find the way to your true self. A place to nourish your being and heal with the freedom, beauty, and permission you have always longed for.With The Kitchen Healer, Jules Blaine Davis invites you into the messy beauty of her healing kitchen and asks, "What are you really hungry for?"Jules teaches that how we were or weren't nourished in our childhood kitchens shapes every aspect of our lives today, and so it is through the kitchen that we find healing from the stress, overwhelm, and trauma that so many of us carry. Though this book contains recipes-with ingredients both traditional and emotional-this isn't your typical cookbook. This is a book that will shine a light on how to cook up the life you deeply long to live with food you love to make.As you rest and receive in the cozy glow of Jules and her kitchen, you'll begin to understand that the freedom to turn on the fire-in the kitchen and in your life-is one and the same.

A clear, compelling, and user-friendly guide to help you understand your family and transform unhealthy dynamics to create a more empowered lifeNo matter what your relationship with your family looks like today, your family dynamics have a tremendous influence on how you feel about yourself, show up in the world, and relate to others. When these dynamics are subconscious, we remain bound and encumbered by them. But when we bring them to the surface, we can engage our power to change, grow, and create a more meaningful life.Your Family Revealed is an invitation to a journey of self-discovery. Drawing on 50 years of experience, psychotherapist Elaine Carney Gibson shares an accessible guide for better understanding yourself and your family so that you can find healing-for yourself and your loved ones. Here she provides real-world examples, insightful exercises, and reflection questions to help you navigate your own family's dynamics, including: . How a family system operates-the fundamental ways your history shapes you. Safe and unsafe topics-the unspoken roles, rules, patterns, and possibilities within a family. Bringing your family's myths, stories, and secrets into the light in a compassionate way. How your own family role has shaped your habits, values, and the way you relate to others. Powerful ways to heal the wounds of your past while strengthening the qualities you cherish"Our stories help us to learn our family's values," writes Gibson. "They help us to know who and what is important. They help us to define who we are and our place in the world." For adults looking to better understand themselves and their families of origin, parents wanting to create and maintain healthy family ecosystems, and therapists seeking practical ways to work with clients, Your Family Revealed is an essential resource.

Teach children the basics of mindful breathing-along with their ABCs-in this playful and interactive picture book.In Alphabreaths Too, children learn their ABCs along with the basics of mindfulness through fun exercises and illustrations they'll want to come back to again and again. Each letter of the alphabet teaches a simple mindfulness, or compassion-based, practice to help kids focus their thoughts, feel calm, express gratitude, and hold positive feelings for others. A great standalone title or a companion volume to Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing, this is a perfect book for the classroom or home library.Breaths like Astronaut Breath and Fireworks Breath help children use their imaginations, while breaths like Gift Breath and Kite Breath help them fill their hearts with gratitude and send good wishes to others. They can breathe with a partner using Drawbridge Breath, relax with Ocean Breath, or get their wiggles out using Pirate Breath.Alphabreaths Too offers a meaningful introduction to mindfulness for children, all while keeping them delighted with imaginative inspiration and hours of fun. It's as easy as A-B-C!

A trauma psychologist explores the inner workings of her own grief-and leaves an invaluable guide for those seeking hope in the aftermath of loss.As a therapist, Dr. Sherry Walling knew all the "right" things to say to help people through grief. But when she lost her father to cancer and her brother to suicide within six months of each other, she had the unfortunate chance to encounter two types of mourning up close-the slowly unfolding terminal illness and the sudden and stigmatized death by suicide. She realized we're getting grief all wrong.In Touching Two Worlds, this trusted expert dares to open the inner workings of her own grief-and in the process, provides an invaluable resource for those seeking hope in the aftermath of loss. Written with honesty, gentle humor, and deep understanding, this book was created to bring comfort to friends and family when there are few helpful words to say. Dr. Walling grieves as a sister, daughter, mother, and mental health expert. She shares moving personal stories while offering a broad range of healing strategies and exercises derived from neuroscience-like how to heal through movement, how to cry in public, how to talk to kids about death, and how to cope with survivor's guilt. These are tips from someone who has been there, as well as approaches informed by professional expertise. Touching Two Worlds is a story of love, sadness, and renewal. Whether your loss is recent and sharp or old and familiar, Dr. Walling delivers wise and tender guidance to help you carry the weight of grief while finding your own path forward.

Little Cat is very stressed and scared when he finds out he needs to go to the doctor for a checkup. But the doctor helps him navigate his anxiety through breathing exercises, body movement, and visualizations. Featuring the appealing character of Little Cat, this funny and brightly illustrated book is for young children, ages 2-5. It's a fun way to recognize and talk about emotions and gives children tools for navigating feelings of anxiety. Originally translated from the French, Little Anxious Cat is a companion volume to Little Angry Cat in Sounds True's Big Emotions series.

Nine essential strategies to support your neck and spine, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life-without medication or surgeryBack problems are the leading cause of disability worldwide-and most of us will endure acute or chronic back pain at some time in our lives. Surgery and painkillers are not the only answers. Spine and neck expert Dr. Ken Hansraj offers alternative solutions. "There are effective exercises, habits, and techniques you can practice-anytime, anyplace-that will significantly improve, if not completely heal, your back pain." Now this renowned clinician and leading researcher presents a comprehensive guide to help you overcome physical, mental, and emotional factors that contribute to back problems.In Watch Your Back, Dr. Hansraj offers a straightforward, proven program for taking the health of your spine and neck into your own hands. Here, he offers nine potent strategies with simple, specific directions on what to do to strengthen your back and make your spine supple: . Posture-including special instructions for self-care at your desk or while using electronic devices. Deep Breathing-to dissolve stress and get an instant posture fix. Movement-how to develop good habits for lifting, reaching, turning, and repetitive motion. Activity-guidance for breaking out of a sedentary lifestyle . Exercise-targeted practices for increasing your back's strength and suppleness. Nutrition-the essentials of a pain-killing diet. Sleep-tips and tools to help you get healthy, rejuvenating rest. Positivity-ways to cultivate emotional resilience to keep your body and mind healthy. Meditation-guidance on mindfulness, stress reduction, and meditations for pain relief"The health of your back is essential to your overall wellness-not just your physical health, but your clarity of mind, emotional balance, and quality of life," says Dr. Hansraj. Watch Your Back is an essential resource for anyone suffering from back issues-with powerful self-care methods to help you recover the joy and freedom of a healthy spine.

Turn your everyday experiences into a source of strength with the easy-to-learn practices in this uplifting guide to post-traumatic growth.Trauma pervades every aspect of our lives, particularly in recent years between climate change, social justice issues, the coronavirus pandemic, and more. But the truth is that post-traumatic growth, rather than post-traumatic stress, is not only possible but probable. In this book, you'll discover the conditions and compassionate practices that make growth and resilience possible, including:. How to regulate your nervous system by regulating your breath and body. Trauma-informed self-compassion practices that make you more resilient to the world around you. Skills to set boundaries to aid in your healing. Dozens of other ways to turn your difficult experiences toward growthSimple and to the point, each chapter offers practices, self-assessments, enlightening science facts, and advice for the real world-perfect for reading a page or two after an exhausting day or sharing with others when they need a lift. No one gets a pass from life's challenges. The good news is, we are hardwired to turn them into a source of strength. Turn to this book anytime you need to find out How We Grow Through What We Go Through.