Bob Rich reviews Lucky G and the Melancholy Quokka

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I have reviewed several other therapeutic children’s books published by Loving Healing Press, so my expectations were high. I was not disappointed by Lucky G and the Melancholy Quokka

Aimed at 5-8 year old children with diagnosable depression, this little book has two components: first the illustrated story with rhyming couplets simple enough for a Grade 3 child to read, and for all to enjoy when read by an adult; then a section for parents that is scientifically accurate, in plain language. This part addresses several myths without lecturing, and lists relevant resources within the USA.

The illustrations are delightful, and will be enjoyed by any kid. The characters are a wise raven (with a Ph.D. no less), and several Australian native animals who interact in a very human way that should a raise laugh by both parents and children.

Lucky G and the Melancholy Quokka is not actually a therapeutic book. Rather, in both the story and the parents’ component, it educates about depression, destigmatizes mental illness, and encourages people to seek professional help. It informs the reader about the symptoms, and motivates parents to act.

I can thoroughly recommend this fun little book.

Crisis In The American Heartland -- Disasters & Mental Health In Rural Environments: An Introduction (Volume 1)
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Crisis In The American Heartland -- Disasters & Mental Health In Rural Environments: An Introduction (Volume 1)

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Brand: Rocky Mountain Region DMH Institute Press
Who will step up to meet the challenge of the next rural crisis?

Rural practice presents important yet challenging issues for psychology, especially given
uneven population distribution, high levels of need, limited availability of rural services,
and ongoing migration to urban centers. It is critical that mental health professionals and
first responders in rural areas become aware of recent research, training and approaches
to crisis intervention, traumatology, compassion fatigue, disaster mental health, critical incident
stress management, post-traumatic stress and related areas in rural environments.
Critical issues facing rural areas include:

  • Physical issues such as land, air, and water resources, cheap food policy, chemicals
    and pesticides, animal rights, corruption in food marketing and distribution, and land
    appropriation for energy development.
  • Quality of life issues such as rural America's declining share of national wealth, problems of
    hunger, education, and rural poverty among rural populations of farmers and ranchers.
  • Direct service issues include the need to accommodate a wide variety of mental health
    difficulties, client privacy and boundaries, and practical challenges.
  • Indirect service issues include the greater need for diverse professional activities, collaborative
    work with professionals having different orientations and beliefs, program development
    and evaluation, and conducting research with few mentors or peer collaborators.
  • Professional training and development issues include lack of specialized relevant
    courses and placements.
  • Personal issues include limited opportunities for recreation, culture, and lack of privacy.



    Doherty's first volume in this new series Crisis in the American Heartland explores these
    and many other issues. Each volume available in trade paper, hardcover, and eBook formats.

    Social Science: Disasters & Disaster Relief



    For more information please visit www.RMRInstitute.org
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