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This is a story for kids (and their parents) who are heartbroken by certain terrible information about Santa Claus. Think there's no more magic in the world? Oh, the truth is much more interesting. It's time to embrace a deeper magic.
In this skillfully curated collection, author and clinical editor Jenna Riemersma invites 30 leading IFS experts to discuss how to apply the transformative insights of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model with a wide range of clients, communities and modalities.
Altogether Us opens with IFS founder Richard Schwartz sharing the origin story of the model and describing its remarkable growth. Jenna then presents a never-before published IFS shorthand tool.
Each of the following chapters explore the integration of the IFS model with a remarkably comprehensive array of topics including: EMDR, Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, Somatic Practices, Groups, Polyvagal Theory, Play Therapy, Sandtray, Psychodrama, Addictive Processes, Disordered Eating, Sexuality, Couples, Parents, Adoption, Ancestral Lineage Healing, and the Enneagram. Intersectionality chapters speak to the use of IFS in providing culturally-affirming care to clients with traditionally marginalized identities, including Black, Asian & Pacific Islander, LatinX, Native American, and Neurodivergent clients, as well as clients navigating sexual orientation and gender identity.
A powerhouse group of contributing authors, led by Dr. Richard Schwartz, include: Dr. Frank Anderson, Dr. Mona Barbera, Chris Burris, Dr. Sand Chang, Candice Christiansen, Marcella Cox, Dr. Daphne Fatter, Fatimah Finney, Carmen Jiminez-Pride, Mary Kruger, Kathy Mackechney, Meg Martinez-Dettamanti, Susan McConnell, Dr. Suzan McVicker, Dr. Nancy Morgan, Gregg Paisley, Halie Parmalee, Pete Patton LCSW, Leslie Petruk, Patricia Rich, Dr. Alexia Rothman, Joan Ryan, Gaby Satarino, Valerie Simon, Tammy Sollenberger, Julia Sullivan, Cece Sykes, and Regina Wei.
Intended for both helping professionals and students of IFS, Altogether Us expands access to this exciting new paradigm in psychotherapy while affirming the vision of Dr. Schwartz to welcome all parts and celebrate diverse and inclusive expressions of Self-leadership in the world.
Drawing inspiration from the mobiles of artist Alexander Calder, Pamela Krakowski explores the challenges of balancing her normative and narrative pedagogical aims. As Dr. Krakowski recounts, When I first began thinking about normative and narrative pedagogies, I bordered on presenting a false dichotomy between the two. Over time, however, I began to see a dynamic tension between them, because I value both the narrative and the normative. What my students have to say is important, and I have a body of knowledge, skills, and concepts that I believe are important for them to learn.
Throughout the book, Dr. Krakowski explores narrative sensibilities that allow her to listen to her students' thoughts, feelings, interests, and concerns. With curiosity, caring, and respect, she is able to enter the children's worlds of imagination and play, interweaving lessons of art and art-making into what matters most to her young students.
The book explores teaching art in both the classroom and museum setting and in a year-long collaboration with a science teacher.
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WENDY W. CAUGHEY MILNE provides insights into a process of teacher reflection grounded in aesthetic ways of knowing. Combining sketches, self-critique, and literature from the field of art education, Milne explores the mindset she brings to her teaching of elementary art. Drawn from her award-winning dissertation, the book comprises a series of Portfolio Artifacts, each of which highlights one or more pedagogical dilemmas.
My Reminders begins with four short reflections on the author's introduction to Buddhism and her unlikely process for deepening her understanding of The Four Noble Truths and basic Buddhist tenets of generosity, spiritual friendship, and the nonself. The act of collecting and sifting through over 200 spiritual quotations became a contemplative practice. Without claiming to be an expert, the author shares insights that have led to meaningful connections between her life experiences and the inspirational quotations drawn from the Buddha's teachings and other spiritual leaders. The introductory reflections are followed by a random list of quotations intended to support readers' efforts to study Buddhism or simply to find solace in their wisdom. The collection concludes with a final reflection on the Buddhist concept of equanimity.
Meet Adeline, a spunky, daring, and always caring little girl who knows the library is the key to exploring worlds she's always wanted to see.
Her love of books is contagious, the librarians know her by name, and when she sits with her huge pile of books to read, she knows her day will never be the same.
But when a boy from school comes into the library with a sad look, and says he won't read a book, Adeline wants to know why and really wants to help him try. Through her love of stories, and a touch of imagination, Adeline will help him to see how wonderful books can truly be.
In this kindhearted, rhyming story, Adeline helps young readers understand that a bit of imagination and kindness can be every kid's superpower.
This monograph, Snapshots of Instructional Supervision: Reflections of Scholars in the Field, is a collection of think pieces that raise issues ranging from Artificial Intelligence and LBTQ+ to recurring themes of definition, visibility and stigma that have plagued the field throughout its evolution. In keeping with the purpose of think pieces to promote iterative cycles of deliberation and discourse, the monograph represents a bridge forum, connecting the perspectives of long-time scholars with those relatively new to the field. This is particularly timely as many first, second, and third generation members of COPIS (the Council on Professors of Instructional Supervision) are retiring, leaving young scholars to carry the field forward without the benefit of their support and collective memories of the field. By bringing together multiple past and current perspectives on supervision as a field of study, the monograph provides a valuable resource for those who want to ensure a future of robust scholarship on the complicated theory and practice of instructional supervision.
Shattered American Dream, a tale of heartbreak, is based on the author's true story as a young African girl enamored with the land of freedom and opportunity, the United States of America. It recounts the journey from falling in love with America to ignoring all the red flags about her. After overcoming every obstacle to join her and then landing there, the author discovers that she was a mirage of illusions.
While the journey included positive learnings and valuable experiences, it didn't come without disappointment. Realizing there was a huge dichotomy between the America that was projected and the one that most black and brown people navigate daily, the author discovered America is rooted in white supremacy and institutional racism.
Offering an opportunity for readers who are interested in cultural competency and antiracism, Gueye-James shares what it's like to navigate White American spaces as an immigrant or Global Majority member, suddenly minoritized.
In Shattered American Dream, Anta Gueye-James warns the youth who have dreams of coming to America and offers a real look at the USA. Debunking long held myths, she commits to honoring the experience and journey of Black Americans whose lives have been negatively portrayed. The truth is that Black Americans' own country does not value their lives as they deserve.
Where is the World is The Canal Zone is an historical coloring book ideal for children in grades 1-3. Children can have fun while learning a bit of geography and history of the former American territory known as the Canal Zone, Isthmus of Panama.
The historical highlights of this color-and-learn book span 5 centuries of discovery and development of the Crossroads of the World. Cultural diversity is represented in original coloring images while keeping the history of Central America's exploration and development family-friendly.
The coloring book is the creation of two artists who were born and raised in the Canal Zone. Artist Edward J. Husum III and graphic designer Loreen Ridge-Husum are descendants of Roosevelt Medal Holders, which were American employees who worked in the Canal Zone for at least two years prior to the end of 1914. Their families lived in the Canal Zone until the late 1970's. Edward and Loreen took great care to base their renderings on historical fact as well as personal memories of their former homeland.
The Forest For The Trees is a work of collected poetry penned by author Mimi Pantelides. The work intends its readership to experience an interactive connection with the poet while they read along, providing QR codes that allow users to link up to audio and visual files on YouTube and hear Mimi read. This layered presentation delivers additional atmosphere and passion to the poetic works, covering various topics from observations and inspirations of the natural world to the complexities of modern society and daily life. What results is a highly fascinating and dynamic collection of verses and ideas that readers can cherish and genuinely lose themselves in.
Poet Mimi Pantelides has crafted a masterful collection of poetic works, many of which touch on pertinent topics that the modern pandemic-stricken world has made us think about. There is a sense of connectedness even in the text alone, a link between society and nature that is tenuous but vital still. When you add to this many of the wonderful audiovisual presentations from the private-access YouTube collection, the work takes on another life, deepening and changing its meaning as the author's emphasis and passion mingle with the reader's. A couple of my particular favorites, for their vibrant imagery and layers of meaning, were 'Shadow Walk' and 'Birgitta, ' which I read several times over. Overall, I would highly recommend The Forest For The Trees to fans of vibrant and meaningful poetry for the modern age. Evocative escapism at its best.
When Georgia and her husband Jon decided to make a permanent move from their home in Nashville, Tennessee to Hilton Head Island, she encountered more challenges than ever expected. There were many things she loved about her new life: the addition to her family; the natural beauty that surrounded her; her expanding circle of treasured friends. But something was subtly tugging at her heart that kept her from feeling at ease. Even the spiritual amulet that she wore was strangely quiet. To top it off, the threat of a hurricane making landfall on Hilton Head Island compounded her turmoil. This is a story about learning to decipher the often-subtle messages of the heart that can help us find our way through even the most trying of circumstances.
INSPIRING KIDS TO WRITE
Warning: MOOSHEGAGA will cause so much laughter that kids won't even realize they are learning!
From a silly, made-up word to witty rhymes, MOOSHEGAGA will have young children giggling while trying to figure out their favorite way to actually say the nonsense word.
Should we say it like a sloth, lazy and long?
Should we sing it opera-style - loud, high, and strong?
This book will not only engage early readers, but will also inspire children to write their own imaginative stories.
The word MOOSHEGAGA was inspired by two young boys. With no particular meaning, MOOSHEGAGA has brought them so much laughter and enjoyment that they wished to share the word with other children. With its rhythmic story and whimsical illustrations, MOOSHEGAGA is the perfect blend of education and fun.
If you pick up your pen and start to write,
You can make up your own word for your delight.
Now find a rhyme - a story will unfold.
And you'll become an author! Write! Be Bold! - MOOSHEGAGA
MOOSHEGAGA is a great tool for:
Kids, Parents and teachers will shout with glee,
'MOOSHEGAGA will make a writer out of me!'
(Ages: PreK-2nd grades)
If you or a loved one has been impacted by a critical diagnosis, this book will help you embrace hope and keep cancer remission in your prayers as you face the journey ahead.
When a self-diagnosed shoulder injury turned out to be stage 4 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Maureen O'Brien was reeling-and she wasn't alone. Her entire cancer support community had to grapple with this devastating news. But how should they reach out, and what could they do to help?
When someone you know faces a critical diagnosis, it's difficult to understand what's expected of you. But if you're the one receiving the news, asking for help is its own struggle. That's why, now five years in remission, O'Brien looks back on her journey of survivorship to bring together inspirational caregiver stories that will help to illuminate your road ahead.
In 26 Points of Light, O'Brien's community of care-family, friends, coworkers, extended family, and even medical staff-offer their own experiences of the journey they walked after Maureen's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis. You'll learn:
If someone you love has received an unexpected diagnosis, this book will help you understand how to deliver encouragement and hope during a difficult journey toward survivorship. And for those experiencing it firsthand, it will illuminate one cancer support community's true impact on each other and remind them that they are not alone.
For those who want to understand the challenges facing Black Americans as they fought for equality of education, Racial Discrimination against Black Teachers and Black Professionals offers an intimate look at the struggles within one urban school district. Drawing from archives and interviews with key professionals engaged in the struggle, the author lays bare the institutionalized racism that denied Pittsburgh's Black citizens access to free and equal quality education for well over a century. From the creation of segregated colored schools to the loss of Black teachers when racial integration was mandated by the Supreme Court, this book offers sobering lessons about overt and covert strategies used to maintain a discriminatory status quo. Read against the backdrop of today's Black Lives Matter movement and the educational inequalities revealed by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear that the struggle for equality is far from over.
All roads lead to Yellowstone National Park in this action-packed novel from Gibbes McDowell. Dragon's Mouth is a non-stop thriller complete with Navy SEALS, the FBI, and an Al Qaeda terrorist planning an attack on the United States that will make 9-11 look like child's play. This story mixes intrigue, action, a touch of romance, and a startling conclusion that could easily be a portent of tomorrow's headlines.
Gibbes McDowell writes lies, good lies as described in Stephen King's quote, Fiction is a lie. Good fiction is the truth within the lie. He writes these lies in a way that makes all the pieces of the plotline... in the case of Dragon's Mouth, three major plotlines... the characters, and all the supporting nuts and bolts of story-telling come alive with a strong dose of verisimilitude; a big word for sense of reality. McDowell is adept at weaving the stories and harrowing missions of Navy Seals AC and Toad, their combined yet unrequited love for Dr. Christie Albright, the never say quit FBI Agent Dan Shield, and the Al Qaeda terrorist Kamal as well as a host of supporting actors, into a tight story of page-turning intensity. Dragon's Mouth could be the next headline story to capture global attention-it's that realistic!
Inside every mother is a host of thoughts that can never be said out loud. But wouldn't we be less lonely if we could?
Katherine North brings a rare level of honesty to the experience of motherhood by welcoming all her selves to the table, even the ones a good mother is never supposed to admit to. Tracing her journey from single parent to blending families, she shares the joys and agony of loving her family while trying to hold on to herself.
Everyone who's ever felt torn by the conflicting demands of love, parenthood, and creativity- while making a life and a living- will find themselves in these pages.
Join Harvey, the extraordinary service dog, on heartwarming adventures that show the incredible impact animals can have in our lives.
Harvey's Special Mission is book 1 of the series. These books teach kids about empathy, inclusivity, and the power of companionship.
Discover the special bond between Harvey and his human friends as they face challenges together. Through their journey, readers will learn how service dogs bring comfort, assistance, and security to those in need.
Harvey's encounters with different characters highlight the diversity of human experiences. These stories promote empathy, kindness, and the value of every individual.
As Harvey and his companions overcome obstacles, young readers will learn about resilience, determination, and personal growth.
In Harvey's Special Mission, kids will be inspired to appreciate animals, embrace differences, and recognize their own unique mission in making the world a better place.
A classically imaginative story that captures the relationship between fathers and sons through a series of exciting adventures. Features brightly colored illustrations that will transfer you into Ethan and Tyler's imaginative world. With moments of heartfelt lessons in strength, bravery, and determination Just Like Daddy is the perfect story to connect fathers and sons.
Ethan and Tyler love to pretend. By holding ordinary objects and using their big imaginations, they take themselves to faraway places filled with fun and adventure. One afternoon Ethan and Tyler ask their Daddy to pretend with them. Together, they travel to the jungle, the deep sea, space, a car race, and even Mount Everest! But not every adventure goes as planned, making Ethan and Tyler wish they were home instead. Daddy shows them it's ok to be scared and together they find out just how strong they can be; and that it's fun to try new things. In the end, Ethan and Tyler find out they want to be just like Daddy.
The perfect gift for new dads, fathers-to-be, Father's Day, Birthdays, and Keepsake gifts!
Have you lost the ability to focus on what really matters because your home, your schedule, and your mind are cluttered with the insignificant? Do you long for a deeper relationship with God that isn't crowded out by the unholy mess you've accumulated? Then this book is exactly what you need. Unholy Mess will:
Reading Unholy Mess will empower you to find the simplicity that lies beneath the clutter, to rekindle your passion for God, and to enjoy a peaceful and ordered life.