Health care professionals are invited to request a free evaluation copy of Laurie Zelinger’s “Please Explain Vaccines to Me: Because I HATE SHOTS!” They are welcome to keep it in their waiting rooms or lend to parents with anxious children. Specifically, G.P.s, family medicine practices, pediatricians, children’s or general hospitals,…
The recent book launch by Jay and Louise Levy sheds light on the critical concept of ‘homelessness pretreatment.’ This innovative approach emphasizes the importance of building relationships and understanding the unique experiences of individuals facing homelessness, ultimately aiming to create effective pathways for support and recovery. Introduction to the…
By Ernest Dempsey Jay Levy has been implementing effective and practical approaches to solve the problem of homelessness and associated socio-psychological issues. In his new book, Pretreatment Across Multiple Fields of Practice (Loving Healing Press, November 2024), Levy builds upon his previous work of homeless outreach and expands the applications of his…
Review by April Pulliam Assistant Editor Literary Titan From Depression to Contentment: A Self-Therapy Guide, by Bob Rich, is an enlightening and approachable book that tackles the complex topic of depression. Rich’s book is not just a clinical discourse but a practical guide filled with empathy that draws from the…
Meet Emma Lou, the Yorkie Poo – a little dog with big worries. She loves playing with her best friend, Pearl, but Pearl doesn’t always pay attention to Emma Lou’s worries. With the help of some new friends, Caleb the Calico cat, Patrick the pig and Gigi the ginormous giraffe,…
Children’s Bookwatch: April 2023 Synopsis: Grace is a little girl who complains about “having to” clean her room, wash her hands and do her chores. She doesn’t realize that, by learning to think differently, she can change her perspective from negative to positive. “Grateful to be Grace: Developing A Practice…
Practicing Mindfulness: Emma Lou the Yorkie Poo’s Activity and Coloring Book for Kids Kim Larkins Loving Healing Press (2022) ISBN: 978-1615996988 Reviewed by Diana Coyle for Reader Views (4/2023) In “Practicing Mindfulness: Emma Lou the Yorkie Poo’s Activity and Coloring Book for Kids,” author Kim Larkins explains to children that…
This episode on “Healing Childhood Trauma” was previously recorded on November 29th of this year. However, I decided to hold its release until the right time. Because so many people face their darkest demons this time of year, now is the perfect time to hear Robin’s story, journey, wisdom, and…
by Dr Bob Rich Somewhere on this planet, there is a young person who has constant, irrational feelings of guilt, shame and worthlessness. S/he has progressed from self-bashing to asking me this question. Here is my answer: Learning to love yourself is an excellent project. As you know, I am…
Jay Asparro and Jennifer Kurtzman host a weekly Instagram live series Monday nights 8:30 PM – the mission is all about “doing good”, mindset, motivation, and supporting caregivers navigating through Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Jay is an ultra-runner, running his 7th Annual Ann Asparro Run 100 miles of hope October 2022…
This book is designed to help parents explain the importance of getting vaccinated. The first part of the book is written for children; it begins with a simple rhyming story about a girl that is terrified of getting a shot. Laurie Zelinger uses age-appropriate language to talk about how vaccines…
Please Explain Alzheimer’s Disease to Me introduces the condition to children in a colorful, sensitive and gentle story, followed by a parent/caregiver section that supplies comprehensive information that adults can use to understand and plan for the course of the disease affecting their loved one. Dr. Zelinger, a board-certified psychologist…
Please Explain Vaccines to Me: Because I HATE SHOTS! www.lovinghealing.com 9781615996131, $29.95, HC, 44pp Shots, injections, needles, and vaccines-whatever their purpose, they all hurt. More than half of children in the 6-17 year-old range report a strong fear of needles. Nearly 25% of adults do as well. This book is…
Synopsis: Pretreatment In Action: Interactive Exploration from Homelessness to Housing Stabilization by Jay S. Levy, MSW (and who has spent more than thirty years working with individuals who experience homelessness) provides the reader with a wonderfully crafted, detailed step-by-step manual with real-world scenarios on how Pretreatment and the Stages of…
Please Explain Alzheimer’s Disease to Me: A Children’s Story and Parent Handbook About Dementia by Laurie Zelinger Ph.D. is a guide for children and parents in talking about dementia. The book begins with a story about a family affected by dementia. At first, it’s silly when their grandmother leaves her…
This Video reviews the history of Housing First in conjunction with the Evolution of Vulnerability Assessment Tools and the need for Trauma Informed Care. Pretreatment Principles are also presented as a means of modeling Person-Centered Work, while engaging people with significant histories of homelessness, trauma, and loss in an effort…
From the moment I saw the eagle soaring above the snow-capped peaks on Bob Rich’s From Depression to Contentment: A Self-Therapy Book, I was hoping the pages inside would be as captivating. I am not disappointed. I personally do depression, as Dr. Rich would say. After reading this guide, I…
Carolyn Wilhelm’s Bookshelf From Depression to Contentment: A Self-Therapy Guide Dr, Bob Rich Loving Healing Press 5145 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9627 www.LHPress.com 9781615994359, $13.89 paperback, $17.49 Audio Book, 157 pages B07PGQMP4Q, $5.95 Kindle This user’s guide begins with the thought, “You need to be crazy to stay sane…
Raising a family is tough. Some would argue that it’s one of the toughest jobs around, mostly because it has such a life-changing impact on not just the individual but the entire family. Robin Marvel can and does attest to the toughness of family life. She has written Framing a…
The Self-Help Shelf Life Check: 7 Steps to Balance Your Life! Robin Marvel Marvelous Spirit Press http://www.marvelousspirit.com 9781615995035, $26.95, HC, 104pp, www.amazon.com Synopsis: “Life Check” by Robin Marvel provides her readers with simple, effective ways to balance their lives. “Life Check” encourages us to stop asking what if and start…
