Bob Rich reviews Lucky G and the Melancholy Quokka

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.

Life Skills, 1st Edition (obsolete)

978-1-932690-05-7
$16.95
Improve the Quality of Your Life with Metapsychology
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UPC: 978-1-932690-05-7
Brand: Loving Healing Press
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Author: Marian K. Volkman

Metapsychology, as developed by Frank A. Gerbode, MD, is a subject rich in philosophy and practical application. Much of Applied Metapsychology makes use of one-on-one session work to achieve the individual's personal goals - from relieving past pain to living more fully to expanding consciousness.

Life Skills: Improve the Quality of Your Life with Metapsychology, highlights key factors from the subject and illuminates the ways that these factors can be used on a daily basis for improved quality of life, as an individual, in relationships, and in the wider world.

  • Learn handy and usually quite fast techniques to assist another person after a shock, injury or other distress
  • Learn simple methods for expanding your awareness on a daily basis
  • Gain a deeper understanding of relationship and how to strengthen and nurture any relationship
  • Learn the components of successful communication, what causes communication to break down, and how to repair breakdowns
  • Gain vital keys to understanding those behaviors of other people that have previously been inexplicable to you
  • Gain the ability to more accurately predict certain patterns of human behavior, and to be more effective in dealing with the negative ones
  • Learn an effective tool for making important life decisions
  • Explore human potential

Praise for Life Skills

A concise, eminently-readable, empathic, joy-filled, hands-on text. Life Skills is a must for therapists and their clients." -- Sam Vaknin, Ph.D., author of "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited"

"A serious, impressive, and thoughtful work with one objective in mind: teaching how to reach one's full potential."-- James W. Clifton, M.S., Ph.D., LCSW

"If you take the trouble to do the exercises the way the author suggests, they will change your life." -- Robert Rich, M.Sc., Ph.D., M.A.P.S., A.A.S.H

From the EXPLORATIONS IN METAPSYCHOLOGY SERIES

Learn more about this book at www.LifeSkillsBook.com

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