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Author
Publisher
New World LIbrary
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Horses, by their very nature, are mythic creatures - they represent in our collective imagination aspects of the human journey at its greatest. In Riding into Your Mythic Life, therapeutic riding instructor Patricia Broersma invites readers on an experiential journey of transformation with these powerful creatures, offering ways to explore life's events as part of one's own mythic journey. Broersma has developed her theories over twenty years of working...
Author
Publisher
Frog, Ltd
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
"Based on her practice of leading writing groups for people with cancer, writer, teacher, and breast cancer survivor Sharon Bray provides a step-by-step guide for writing together--or alone--through cancer, from diagnosis through recovery, and defines a process for expressive and healing writing focused on an individual's experience"--Provided by publisher.
4) Touch
Author
Publisher
MIT Press
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
"The first sensory input in life comes from the sense of touch while a baby is still in the womb, and touch continues to be the primary means of learning about the world throughout infancy, well into childhood. Touch is critical for children's growth, development, and health, as well as for adults' physical and mental well-being. Yet American society, claims Tiffany Field, is dangerously touch-deprived.".
"Field, a leading authority on touch and...
Author
Publisher
Hyperion
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A veterinarian presents a collection of stories that reveal the healing power of pets and discusses the latest medical research into the soothing effect of pets on the ill, elderly, emotionally distraught, stressed-out, and disturbed patient.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Essentials
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Planty practices to grow your way to happier, more peaceful life Discover the power of plants to help you disconnect from the stress and anxiety of modern life and grow more joy in your world. Filled with practices to help plant lovers step away from their screens and cultivate delight and peace of mind with plants, Growing Joy is your guide to transforming plant care into self-care. In easy to read, light-hearted chapters, author Maria Failla, host...
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the healing power of nature through creating art. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about increasing focus and practicing mindfulness in nature. Each book also...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Guided writing exercises to inspire creativity and healing. A guided tour on the journey back to the self, a mindful exploration through writing. This collection of exercises asks that you be vulnerable and honest, both with yourself and the page.
11) Therapy horses
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on how horses provide help to people with injuries and illnesses through therapy"--
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
2004, 1990
Language
English
Description
Humor and Healing is Dr. Bernie Siegel's sparkling conversation about the healing power of love and laughter. From how positive thinking helps us lead longer and more productive lives, to new findings about the healing power of laughter, to miracles of spontaneous remission in terminally ill patients, you will find Humor and Healing to be a life-affirming house call from this respected surgeon and speaker.
As Dr. Siegel says, "If you live in your...
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Opens with a true story about a young girl and her bond with therapy horses and follows with the history of therapy horses, what breeds are used, the training involved, what the horses do on the job, and what happens to therapy horses when they retire"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A brilliant and brave investigation by Michael Pollan, author of five New York Times best sellers, into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs--and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions...
Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Language
English
Description
"Describes the unbreakable bond between humans and canines through the story of a severely disabled woman who began training her own service dogs after she was deemed "too disabled" to receive one by every agency in the U.S."--NoveList.