Download or read book Superhero Therapy for Anxiety and Trauma written by Janina Scarlet and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on ACT and CBT, this guide incorporates popular culture into evidence-based therapy, offering a unique approach for mental health professionals to better support clients dealing with anxiety and trauma. With fun and engaging activities and downloadable worksheets, it aims to alleviate the shame and stigma surrounding mental health, empowering clients to discover their origin story and reframe their experiences to become real life superheroes. Covering topics such as building resilience, identifying and overcoming key challenges, and mindfulness, this book introduces familiar superheroes as characters to identify with, aiming to validate clients' experiences and encourage deeper understanding and reflection during sessions. It provides a range of activities and worksheets to use in a variety of settings with children aged 7+, teens and adults. An increasingly popular approach, this guide is an invaluable and timely resource for all mental health professionals working with those experiencing anxiety and trauma.

Download or read book The Compassionate Life written by Dalai Lama and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The key to a happier and more successful world is the growth of compassion." --His Holiness the Dalai Lama Giving and receiving affection is the key to happiness, and compassion is the key that opens our hearts to affection. Illuminating themes touched upon in The Good Heart and The Art of Happiness, this generous and gentle book contains some of the most beloved teachings on compassion that the Dalai Lama has ever offered. Touching and transformative, The Compassionate Life is a personal invitation from one of the world's most gifted teachers to live a life of happiness, joy, and true prosperity. Collected here for the first time are four of the Dalai Lama's most accessible and inspiring teachings on compassion. The purpose of life is to be happy, His Holiness reminds us. To be happy, we should devote ourselves to developing our own peace of mind; the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own peace of mind. Therefore, we must develop compassion for others in order to be truly happy. In these four teachings--imbued with the gentle humor and extraordinary kindness of this incomparable teacher--His Holiness explores altruism and the need for compassion on an individual as well as a global scale. He offers specific practices for developing loving-kindness and compassion in even the most difficult situations.

Download or read book Mindfulness and Grief written by Heather Stang and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without proper support, navigating the icy waters of grief may feel impossible. The grieving person may feel spiritually bankrupt and often the loss is so painful that the bereaved may lose faith in what they once held dear. Mindfulness meditation can restore hope by offering a compassionate safe haven for healing and self-reflection. While nobody can predict the path of someone else's grief, this book will guide the reader forward through the grieving process with simple mindfulness-based exercises to restore mind, body and spirit. These easy-to-follow meditations will help the reader to cope with the pain of loss, and embark on a healing journey. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of grief, and the guided meditations will calm the mind and increase clarity and focus. Mindfulness and Grief will help readers to begin the process of reconstructing the shattered self that is left in the wake of any major loss.

Download or read book Pete the Cat s Groovy Guide to Kindness written by James Dean and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kindness is cool! Pete the Cat shares some groovy words on kindness in this fun collection of his favorite famous quotes about sharing, lending a helping hand, and having compassion for others. Cool cat Pete adds his own spin on well-known classic quotes from luminaries ranging from Booker T. Washington to Henry James. Everyone’s favorite blue cat reminds us that “it’s cool to be kind.” Fans of the bestselling Pete the Cat series will delight in this fun take on quotes, which are accompanied by Pete's witty responses and illustrations created by New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean. A perfect graduation gift. Plus check out Pete’s other groovy guides! Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Life Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Love Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas

Download or read book Tony s Superhero Story written by Anthony Santilli LMFT and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-10-22 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Tony’s youth, he loved to swim with dolphins and fantasized about visiting a magical place called the Water Kingdom in the deep waters of the ocean. The dolphins taught Tony the martial art of waterbending that allowed him to control and bend water. Tony’s passion for dolphins, waterbending and the Water Kingdom continued into his teen years. Even though Tony was a talented waterbender, he felt confused about his identity, specifically as a gay teenager. Tony was targeted by a bully for being gay. Due to his insecurities, the traumas of being bullied and his inability to heal, Tony succumbed to depression and despair. Tony attempted suicide by drowning. He survived his drowning attempt, but lost his ability to waterbend. At his lowest point, Tony sought support from a Magical Healer who helped him heal. Newly empowered, Tony began his superhero quest, using water magic to reignite his passion for dolphins and to find the Water Kingdom. Will Tony be able to use his water magic to swim again with the dolphins and visit the Water Kingdom?

Download or read book A Superhero s Guide to Self Compassion and Empathy written by Carolyn Williams-Orlando and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the superhero's guide, you will learn what lovingkindness is and what it is not, traditional and novel ways to practice lovingkindness, a method for children, the science and how it works, and how to host your own meditation group. Weaving threads from private journals, professional practice, and scientific research, Dr. Willow guides us to becoming heroes of our own journeys and stars of our own lives.

Download or read book Grief Is Love written by Marisa R. Lee and published by Legacy Lit. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trusted grief expert shares what Kirkus Reviews praises as "calm, lucid prose... [a] humanizing exploration of coping with the life-changing tides of loss." In Grief is Love, author Marisa Renee Lee reveals that healing does not mean moving on after losing a loved one--healing means learning to acknowledge and create space for your grief. It is about learning to love the one you lost with the same depth, passion, joy, and commitment you did when they were alive, perhaps even more. She guides you through the pain of grief--whether you've lost the person recently or long ago--and shows you what it looks like to honor your loss on your unique terms, and debunks the idea of a grief stages or timelines. Grief is Love is about making space for the transformation that a significant loss requires. In beautiful, compassionate prose, Lee elegantly offers wisdom about what it means to authentically and defiantly claim space for grief's complicated feelings and emotions. And Lee is no stranger to grief herself, she shares her journey after losing her mother, a pregnancy, and, most recently, a cousin to the COVID-19 pandemic. These losses transformed her life and led her to question what grief really is and what healing actually looks like. In this book, she also explores the unique impact of grief on Black people and reveals the key factors that proper healing requires: permission, care, feeling, grace and more. The transformation we each undergo after loss is the indelible imprint of the people we love on our lives, which is the true definition of legacy. At its core, Grief is Love explores what comes after death, and shows us that if we are able to own and honor what we've lost, we can experience a beautiful and joyful life in the midst of grief.

Download or read book Be Your Greatest Self written by Chris Terai and published by The Inner Buddha. This book was released on 2023-02-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's see how well you know yourself. Start by thinking of your compassion, kindness, skills, intelligence, wisdom, and more. There’s a lot to admire, isn’t there? It is your wholesomeness, and that is what defines you. The word wholesome means whole sum, or what exists. We commonly think of ourself in terms of goodness and deficiencies. But a deficiency is something that does not exist, and real things are defined by what does. My friend, you are entirely wholesome, but you may be more so in some ways than others, and that’s where this guidebook comes in. It helps you complete every goodness, that you may be a whole sum person in all ways, and enjoy the life this affords. Let's explore how this works. Much as you saw yourself as less than you are, society taught you to see everything as less than it is. See what exists clearly and your beliefs align with all that is; that’s how to rapidly be your greatest self and claim a legendary life. Ancients called this enlightenment, and it grants many empowerments. This guidebook teaches a direct path to enlightenment and mastery therein, so it rapidly reveals your inner greatness. It also explains much about what actually exists, so you don’t have to discern all the details yourself. Lessons begin to work the moment they are applied, and they redefine you in mere months. Your life becomes legendary as they do, because the greatness you embody manifests as abundance throughout our world. Read this guidebook and claim your enlightenment. Be Your Greatest Self in record time, then delight as abundance envelops you.

Download or read book Super You written by Emily V Gordon and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Academy Award-nominee Emily V. Gordon, creator of the blockbuster movie The Big Sick, comes a super-powered guide-to-life with comic-book flair and real-world wisdom for living your best life Superheroes don't start from glorious beginnings. Their origins are almost always marked by traumatic events that leave them helpless and scared. Batman witnessed his parents' murder. Superman was sent away from his dying planet with no one to guide him as he grew up. Orphaned Catwoman was forced to steal food to survive on the streets of Gotham. What makes these superheroes super is their determination to not be defined by helplessness. They embrace their origins, their flaws, and their mistakes, and strive every day to become the best versions of themselves - for the benefit of themselves and others. Super You is a fun, friendly, and unabashedly geeky guide to becoming the superhero of your own extraordinary life. Author Emily Gordon examines comic book tropes to find lessons that anyone can apply toward overcoming tragic events and adversity in their own lives. With activities in every chapter to help identify each person's superpowers, special tools, personal kryptonite -- and weapons against it -- Super You is the perfect sidekick for every growing hero, empowering everyday people to transform into the most kick-ass versions of themselves.

Download or read book Yoga s Path to Weight Loss written by Kathleen Kastner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This holistic approach to weight loss focuses on the power of yoga to help you heal your relationship with yourself, your body and food. Yoga, union with the Divine, shifts your consciousness in favor of self-love and more conscious eating and living. It brings balance and discipline into all areas of life, helping you to feel more joy and fulfillment from the inside out. This program also includes prayer, meditation, walking in nature and eating a whole foods plant-based diet for optimal health, animal compassion and environmental sustainability. Vegan recipes are included. If you want to lose weight, get glowing skin and love yourself more, this book is for you!

Download or read book Angels and Superheroes written by Jack M. Jose and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The school accountability movement’s focus solely on improving standardized test scores is dehumanizing. There is no standardized child. In the rush to quantify, evaluate, and ostensibly improve the American educational system, we have forgotten that education is complicated. Any attempt to distill it into a simplistic measure will fall short – and will compromise the nobility of the work. How can teachers continue to do the incredibly challenging work of effective education in an environment that can be downright damaging? We can save the soul of education by resisting the dehumanization of students. Teachers can shield children by embracing social-emotional learning, building trust, and displaying compassion. There is no quick-fix to creating a nurturing relationship. There is no single data point that can measure it. Teachers must commit to being present, paying attention, maintaining consistency, engaging in hard work, practicing humility, and working together. Angels and Superheroes provides specific, reproducible practices designed to help teachers cultivate trust and compassion, while managing the pressures of the testing movement. With time-proven theories and cutting-edge research, this book provides engaging examples, concrete strategies, and implementable resources to support teachers in bridging the divide between why they chose this career field – the children, and that which is currently being required of them – the test scores.

Download or read book Superhero Strengths written by Kiros Nuncio Gregory and published by owubooks. This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superhero Strengths: A CBT Workbook for Kids' Anxiety A Kids' Guide to Building Resilience, Managing Anxiety, and Unlocking Inner Superpowers Empower kids to be their own superheroes with Superhero Strengths: A CBT Workbook for Kids' Anxiety! Designed specifically for children, this engaging workbook helps kids understand and manage their anxiety, build resilience, and discover the inner superpowers that help them face everyday challenges. Through fun, interactive exercises based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), this book provides practical tools for children to overcome worry and self-doubt. Each chapter introduces a new "superpower," like Calm, Confidence, Kindness, and Resilience, offering activities that make it easy for kids to learn and practice these skills. With approachable language, encouraging guidance, and step-by-step activities, children are empowered to take control of their feelings and become their own heroes. Inside this workbook, kids will discover: The Calm Superpower: Techniques to help them stay grounded and handle overwhelming emotions. The Confidence Superpower: Practical exercises to build self-belief and encourage positive self-talk. The Kindness and Compassion Superpower: Lessons on empathy and how to support others. The Resilience Superpower: Tools to "bounce back" from setbacks and keep trying. The Courage Superpower: Step-by-step methods for overcoming fears with small, manageable steps. Each superpower is taught through relatable examples, creative worksheets, and hands-on activities that help kids connect with and practice these powerful skills in real-life situations. The book also includes a special Superpower Journal section to track progress and reflect on moments of courage, resilience, and kindness. Perfect for kids ages 7-12, Superhero Strengths is an ideal resource for children struggling with anxiety or simply looking to strengthen their emotional resilience. Parents, educators, and mental health professionals will find this workbook to be a supportive tool for guiding children on their journey to managing anxiety and discovering their inner strengths. Help kids unlock the superpowers they already have within! Superhero Strengths is more than a workbook—it’s a journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment, helping children become their bravest, strongest selves.

Download or read book What s Under Your Cape written by Barbara Gruener and published by Ferne Press. This book was released on 2014-05-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if students in your clasroom could excel in academics and character education? What kind of impact would they make on the world? Through stories and activities, learn how Barbara Gruener uses the word SUPERHEROES to define positive character traits. This powerful handbook will change the way you look at character education.

Download or read book The Empath s Empowerment Journal written by Judith Orloff, MD and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The premier authority on empaths presents a daily self-care journal created specifically for highly sensitive people Dr. Judith Orloff has a life-saving message for all empaths: self-care is essential when you are highly empathic and sensitive. An empath herself, Dr. Orloff has emerged as the leading expert on the needs of people who feel and experience life with unusual intensity. Now with The Empath’s Empowerment Journal, she brings you an ideal resource for creating a daily self-care routine to support you in protecting your vital energy and developing the unique gifts of intuition, creativity, and compassion you bring to the world. This paperback journal of personal exploration is beautifully designed to delight the senses of sensitive people. Inside you’ll find spacious pages for your own writing, punctuated with inspirational statements and prescriptive exercises to help you deal gracefully with in-the-moment sensory overload; tap into the power of seasonal changes and celestial cycles; and fine-tune your daily routine to nourish the greatest expression of your natural gifts. Created as the perfect companion to Dr. Orloff’s new book Thriving as an Empath or as a stand-alone support for any sensitive person who wants to practice better self-care, The Empath’s Empowerment Journal provides invaluable tools and inspiration for helping you become more protected, effective, and empowered each day.

Download or read book A Small Kindness written by Stacy McAnulty and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach the importance of goodwill with this impactful picture book with a solid pay-it-forward message to encourage kindness in young children—from the award-winning author of Excellent Ed and Sun! One In a Billion. It was like a game of tag, with one small act of kindness spreading throughout a small community of kids and teachers alike. Award-winning children's book author Stacy McAnulty packs a powerful punch with minimal text, providing a sweet message about all the small ways one can be kind. Illustrator Wendy Leach creates a diverse cast of characters while using color as a visual cue to how kindness is able to spread, even in a small community like a school. Overall, A Small Kindness is sure to speak to this new generation of children and their parents.

Download or read book Mirror Meditation written by Tara Well and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the power of mirror meditation to help you awaken self-compassion, increase self-awareness, and gain the confidence needed to thrive. Seeing ourselves clearly isn’t always easy—especially in the age of social media. Technology has eroded our capacity for authentic self-reflection. As a result, we feel more anxious and depressed, have shorter attention spans, and have become more estranged from ourselves and each other. We’ve also become more critical of our physical appearance, and this self-criticism can damage our confidence and stand in the way of our happiness. In order to heal, we must come face to face with our true selves—not the images of ourselves that we alter and post online. If you're ready for self-reflection that has nothing to do with selfies, this book will reveal the way. Based in cutting-edge neuroscience, Mirror Meditation offers mindful practices for increasing your self-awareness, managing stress and emotions, developing self-compassion, and increasing your confidence and personal presence. Using the three principles of mindfulness meditation—attention to the present moment, open awareness, and kind intention toward oneself—you’ll realize just how much your self-criticisms are affecting you. Then you’ll have a choice—and a practice—to treat yourself with more self-acceptance. Self-awareness can help you break free from both your inner critic and the external world that stokes the fears and anxieties that we are never good enough, never have enough, and are never safe enough. The simple self-mirroring technique in this unique guide isn’t grounded in technology—just a commitment to be present with yourself.

Download or read book Superhero Therapy written by Janina Scarlet and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Psychologist Scarlet, a childhood survivor of the Chernobyl nuclear explosion, draws on the techniques of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in this innovative approach to helping readers with emotional and psychological difficulties." —Publishers Weekly "Eye-catching art and a focus on setting simple, achievable daily goals, makes this a promising alternative to more conventional self-help programs." —Booklist Winner of the United Nations Association’s Eleonor Roosevelt Human Rights Award! A hero’s journey always begins with a struggle—what’s yours? For the first time ever, psychologist Janina Scarlet and Marvel and DC Comics illustrator Wellinton Alves join forces to create Superhero Therapy—a dynamic, illustrated introduction to acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you vanquish your inner monsters, explore your unique superpowers, and become a Superhero questing for what matters to you. Haven’t you ever wanted to be a Superhero? Wished that you could have amazing superpowers, such as super-strength, the ability to fly, or the ability to heal people? Or maybe you wished that you could travel through time and space, enjoying the many adventures that you would encounter along the way? Many of us wish we had special abilities to help us navigate through life—especially when super villains like anxiety, depression, anger, or shame make an appearance. This fun, unique, and “outside-the-box” self-help guide provides everything you need to begin your very own superhero training using evidence-based ACT and mindfulness skills. Within these colorful pages, you’ll team up with a group of troubled heroes—inspired by both fictional characters and real-life people—enlisted at the Superhero Training Academy. By learning to face up to their inner villains and monsters, these characters will inspire you to overcome your problems as well. When you’re finished, you’ll have a slew of new tools you can use—like mindfulness, self-compassion, and values—to help you conquer whatever life throws your way. Sometimes life is hard, and it takes super inner super strength to succeed and reach your goals. With this fun and unique guide under your belt, nothing will stand in your way.