From Amazon.com, “Angel Baby was written to give comfort to mothers who have tragically lost their babies to miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. It is an open-ended journal guiding the bereaved mother along the journey of healing. It includes information about the grief process, sentence starters to assist the grieving mother in writing her thoughts, and a dialogue sharing both the author’s thoughts and letters to her Angel Baby. The author offers these glimpses into her own experiences to help validate the grieving mother’s feelings and to help her understand the vast array of emotions she is feeling. In addition, topics such as keepsakes, dealing with others, returning to work, handling holidays, spirituality, the marital relationship, siblings’ grief, and the grandparents’ reaction are addressed. The journal concludes by encouraging the mother to recount her pregnancy memories and to record how she has integrated her experiences into her life.”
Month: March 2018
Compassion Books, Inc.
Compassion Books, Inc.
7036 State Hwy 80 South
Burnsville, NC 28714
800-970-4220
Fax: 828-675-9687
828-675-5909
No New Baby: For Siblings Who Have a Brother or Sister Die Before Birth
No New Baby: For Siblings Who Have a Brother or Sister Die Before Birth (Nnc), by Marilyn Gryte (Author), Kristi McClendon (Illustrator) (1988)
Grade Level: 3 – 4
From Amazon.com, “For siblings who have a brother or sister die before birth. This storybook talks about the different feelings children have and answers some of the most asked questions. Recently revised, includes a section for parents and grandparents. Illustrations are done by Kristi McClendon.”
On Wings of Light: Finding Hope When the Heart Needs Healing
On Wings of Light: Finding Hope When the Heart Needs Healing, by Joan Borysenko, PhD (Author), Joan Drescher (Author) (2003)
From Amazon.com, “This is a book about remembering what we have always known in our hearts but forgotten in our minds. That behind all appearances, beyond the illusion of separateness, we are one. We are one with ourselves, with each other, with the supernal light of creation. We are bridges between spriit and matter. We are the agents, the channels, the beings through which love manifests in this world. In this remembering lies our destiny, our hope, our joy and our healing.”
A Journey in the Moon Balloon
A Journey in the Moon Balloon: When Images Speak Louder than Words, by Joan Drescher (Author, Illustrator), Joan Borysenko, PhD (Foreword) (2015)
Age Range: 4 – 11 years
From Amazon,com, “Take a journey in a hot air balloon to see the world differently. Open your heart, drop your fears, relax and get in touch with your feelings. This colorfully illustrated interactive journal with a delightful story line has been used to help children of all ages express their emotions and feel better about themselves and the world through writing, drawing, and symbols. This fully updated and expanded edition is overflowing with new stories and activities to unleash creative expression and allow images to do the talking.
A Journey in The Moon Balloon® is an indispensable tool for parents, teachers, counsellors, art therapists, health care professionals and all those concerned with bringing emotional healing to children.”
A Journey of Hope and Discovery for Children and Families
The Moon Balloon: A Journey of Hope and Discovery for Children and Families, by Joan Drescher (1996)
From Amazon.com, “”The Moon Balloon”, a journey of hope and discovery for children and families is a colorfully illustrated picture book and interactive journal with a delightful story about seven hot-air balloons. It has a forward by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. This book provides a safe, supportive outlet to help you and your children cope with the problems of everyday living as well as life changing experiences. Playful hot-air balloons, representing various emotions, offer vehicles whereby children can write and draw feelings which can otherwise be difficult to speak about. Sharing these symbols can improve self-image, trust, and creativity. This book is for children, parents, teachers, health care professionals and all those concerned with bringing emotional healing to children. “This delightful book will help children express their feelings honestly and openly.” …Bernie Siegel, M.D.”
Children’s Grief Groups
Effects of Verbal Abuse on Children, Women, and Men
Effects of Verbal Abuse on Children, Women, and Men
By Kellie Holly
At Healthyplace.com
https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/verbal-abuse/effects-of-verbal-abuse-on-children-women-and-men/
Are You the Victim of Verbal Abuse Without Even Knowing It?
Are You the Victim of Verbal Abuse Without Even Knowing It? It’s more than just shouting.
By Jennifer Garam
May 13, 2016
At Womenshealthmag.com
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/verbal-abuse
The Verbally Abusive Relationship
The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Expanded Third Edition: How to recognize it and how to respond, by Patricia Evans. (2010).
From Amazon.com, “In this fully expanded and updated third edition of the bestselling classic, you learn why verbal abuse is more widespread than ever, and how you can deal with it. You’ll get more of the answers you need to recognize abuse when it happens, respond to abusers safely and appropriately, and most important, lead a happier, healthier life.
In two all-new chapters, Evans reveals the Outside Stresses driving the rise in verbal abuse – and shows you how you can mitigate the devastating effects on your relationships. She also outlines the Levels of Abuse that characterize this kind of behavior – from subtle, insidious put-downs that can erode your self-esteem to full-out tantrums of name-calling, screaming, and threatening that can escalate into physical abuse.
Drawing from hundreds of real situations suffered by real people just like you, Evans offers strategies, sample scripts, and action plans designed to help you deal with the abuse – and the abuser.
This timely new edition of The Verbally Abusive Relationship puts you on the road to recognizing and responding to verbal abuse, one crucial step at a time!”
15 Common Forms of Verbal Abuse in Relationships
15 Common Forms of Verbal Abuse in Relationships: The abuser feels more powerful when he puts down his victim.
March 27, 2015
By Berit Brogaard, D.M.Sci., Ph.D.
At Psychologytoday.com
Fibromyalgia is Linked to Childhood Stress and Unprocessed Negative Emotions
Fibromyalgia is Linked to Childhood Stress and Unprocessed Negative Emotions
By Wyatt Redd
February 2018
http://medicalhealthnews.info/fibromyalgia-linked-childhood-stress-unprocessed-negative-emotions-2/