Designed to facilitate understanding and tolerance, this book presents ideas and concepts about mental and emotional illness in a story book format which is fun to read and easy to follow. The approached used is bio/psyco/social one with due consideration for individual differences and cultural diversity. A workbook section is included to reinforce the materials learned was well as to facilitate creative thinking beyond these materials.

This holistically oriented book is in a story book format and is meant to be a guide for children, parents and teachers - to remind them of things that they already know and to introduce new ideas in a concise and focused format.This approach is designed to facilitate learning in a fun way. A workbook section is included to reinforce the materials studied.

Tolerance begins with understanding. This book is especially made for kids and their families to teach them about those who may have become paralyzed and to provide some ways to help with coping, including relevant cognitive and behavioral concepts. A workbook section is including to help readers and significant others to reinforce the materials learned.

Addictions are of many types, including to - tobacco, alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gambling and even to video games - they all have both unique and similar aspects. Some important causes and consequences of addiction are discussed in a story format which is fun to read, making learning easier. There is a workbook section designed to reinforce the materials learned within the book and elsewhere.

The Autism spectrum of disorders are characterized by extreme intelligence on the one hand and emotional challenges on the other. This book provides children and significant others with an understanding of these issues and others. The workbook section is included to reinforce the materials covered, while increasing sensitivity, creativity and solutions to important problems

Frankie is a fourth degree black belt inductee in the International Martial Arts hall of fame - as a karate master. He's also a special olympian, a keyboard virtuoso, a guitar player and a .......choir singer, alter server, teachers aid and much more. BTW, Frankie has Down's Syndrome This a story about parental commitment, creativity, innovation & love, the importance of having a social support group and about ways that special teachers teach special kids that may help others with disabilities. Frankies successes go far beyond his disabilities - he is an inspiration for anyone who has challenges and obstacles and for those who just want to be successful Relevant concepts from the fields of psychology, neuroscience and education are included, along with an extensive listing of agency resources for parents.

Claire is special indeed. This is a children's book about Down Syndrome and ways to teach them and their families about the symptoms of the disease, ways to help the person with the affliction, resources and tips on coping for the family. The workbook section provides a variety of exercises designed to help children and significant adults to reinforce the materials learned. This book is part of a series designed to teach children about ' special people.'

Stuttering is a complex disability with roots in genetics, anatomy and psycho-social interactions. Depression, anxiety and excessive stress can make stuttering worse. Parents can help kids to cope with and improve their childs stuttering by teaching them to relax and by instilling confidence in them. The workbook section helps children to reinforce the materials which they learned in the didactic part of this book.

Innovations such as the Holistic Quality System and the Greening of Leadership are seemlessly integrated with concepts from Professional Psychology, Organizational Development, and Business Leadership. The Quality of the Humans themselves and of their leadership is key to the quality of everything else. Holistic Leadership is broad in nature and considers the integration of best practices from a variety of disciplines, including biobehavioral, technological, environmental and financial. The Human System is a comprised of a composite bio/psycho/social/spiritual being that is programmed by nature for optimal survival, effectivity, and efficiency. As the human system reaches the optimal state of homeostasis, losses are minimal, while gains are focused within the constraints imposed by nature, the culture they belong to, and the financial, human and technical systems they interact with.

Tolerance begins with understanding and understanding is based upon education. In this workbook children are taught about key themes regarding spirituality before there were religions, several conventional religions, and some more modern spiritual concepts - through the form of an ongoing dialog between Sammy and his Baptist parents. A question and answer section is included to reinforce materials learned.

A teleological view of the human condition is considered from a bio/psycho/social/techno/spiritual perspective, as traditional and modern ideas concerning spirituality and its relationship towards health and disease are considered. Cultural foundations, scientific roots and practical applications will be explored., as concepts from modern particle physics, theology, mysticism and psychology are seemlessly integrated in meaningful, goal oriented ways. The importance of fun and laughter, hope and despair, and joy and sorrow will be viewed in new and innovative ways. How did Jesus heal anyway ?

In this unique mystical adventure, Dell, a young man enroute to going to medical school is guided by a group of mystical beings who lead him into his true destiny, which would make medical school seem like childs play. Through a series of seemingly chance encounters and dreams, he remembers a host of spiritual initiations from the distant past; all eventually leading to the most difficult one of all. He must become one with the great white shark, regardless of how many times he will die trying. Once he passes this grueling test, he will graduate the schoolroom called earth and become a cocreator along with the spiritual hierarchy, if he so chooses, for the fun of it. He learns many spiritual and psychological lessons along the way; such as how to deal with the dark force, forgiveness without being taken advantage, the secrets of creation by the Devas and much more.

This book is focused upon the holistic wellness model from a bio/psycho/social/techno/spiritual perspective. Using a series of short chapters, best practices from a variety of perspectives are described, including such fields as conventional and traditional medicine, architecture, the arts, the humanities, engineering science, neurobiology, psychology and spirituality.An emphasis on selfcare in seemlessly integrated thoughout the book.

The US Constitution may be used as a model for democracy - and as a way to prevent prejustice and to facilitate cooperation and collaboration among children. Holistic view of the US Constitution with an emphasis on 'many minds' in a state of collaboration and cooperation - for children and adults. Constructs from law, social psychology and spiritual traditions are seemlessly integrated with key aspects of the US Constitution. A question and answer section is provided as a way to facilitate learning by reinforcing the material covered.

Global warming is something that we did to oursleves - now we have to undo what we did. First, we need to pay attention, learn and behave in new and smarter ways. Next we will have to diligently teach our children and future generations about the history of what was done to the environment and new innovations about taking responsibility for our actions on planet Earth.

Food and nutrition are among the most important things to consider in your life - regardless of if you are well or not not so well. Every aspect of our body-mind are influenced by food, from the time our bodies are forming before we are born throughout our lives. Good nutrition influences our grades in school, how we perform in sports and even how we get along with others. In this workbook, essential nutrients will be discussed along with the influence of not so good foods, fad diets and more. Questions will be included to reinforce the materials learned.

Dyslexia is classified as an educational condition, not a medical one - yet the results can be as devestating. Reading, writing and memory problems can impact both school and career. Basic genetic and developmental factors are discussed along with considerations for coping as well as treatment. The workbook section is used to erinforce the mnaterials learned.

This photo essay is in the form of a story in which Belle learns to appreciate nature from many pespectives, including the healing aspects of the four ancient elements of nature - Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Her healing journey starts out as a dream where she is guided to pay attention to the sacred number four while vacationing with her parents. A workbook section is used to reinforce learning and to facilitate creativity.

Cancer comes in many forms and can happen at any age. In this book, children, parents and teachers learn about some of the causes and symptoms of cancer and how it may impact a person's life and the life of those around them - including classmates. They will also learn about ways that may help the child with cancer, their parents, their friends and their class mates, cope with the disease. The workbook section is designed to help reinforce the learning materials.

ADHD and childhood OCD often happen in the same families. In this story, siblings Joe and Joanne learn about each other's symptoms and how they impact their lives. The siblings also learn about things that cause Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how others are dealing with these illnesses from both conventional and holistic perspectives. Workbook exercises are used to reinforce learning.

Susan and Andy visit their cousin's farm in Vermont to see the baby chicks that were recently born....When they get there they find out that their great grandfather dies. They learn about why people die, things that happen when people die and some ways to cope with loss and to feel better. A workbook section is included to help reinforce the materials learned.

Bullying is among the most heinous of crimes and can lead to violence, death and even suicide - it even happens beyond childhood - in the workplace. This workbook is for kids, teachers and parents to understand how bullying starts, how to prevent it, and how to stop it. A great resource for bullies too.

Photographic Edition - Alzheimer's disease can be very difficult for the whole family, including children of all ages. This book is part of a series designed to help children and their parents understand and cope with the fact that someone in their family has a serious disability such as Alzheimer's disease. The workbook section can help to not only reinforce the materials, but to help children become part of the solution.

Milton used to live in a big city. After he moved to the country he would have stomach aches on a regular basis.This is a story about how Milton learned to overcome his tummy aches by overcoming his fears and changing his thinking. This book was written to be thought provoking, but fun; especially for children between the ages of 10-14. The book was also designed to build self-confidence and self-esteem by seamlessly teaching children to confront their own fears and using their imagination to build upon reoccuring successes. Workbook section is meant to build upon benefits derived from reading the story; which is also included. This book addresses important psycho-social issues, including divorce and bullying.

Large Workbook Edition 8 by 10 in. Susan and Andy's Magical Adventure is meant on the surface to be light hearted fun - especially for children from the ages of 3-9. However, this story is also meant to to build confidence and self-esteem by seamlessly teaching children to confront their fears and by using their imagination to build upon reoccuring successes. Susan and Andy are very special twins - they have two of everything, including two dogs to cats, two bunnies, two mice, two unicorns...They go on a magical adventure beyond the stars to the land where nightmares are made and finally learn that their fears are for nothing... This edition also contains serveral exercises meant to be thought provoking and to build upon the benefits derived from the story.