Books published by Loving Healing Press

Hansel & Gretel: A Fairy Tale with a Down Syndrome Twist is an enchanting tale about how kindness overcomes callousness and leads to a wondrous reward. This adaptation of the classic Grimms' tale includes the wicked witch and the poor siblings in search of food, but in this case, five-year-old Hansel is a mischievous, yet courageous, boy with Down syndrome. Young readers will learn that: Children with Down syndrome are capable and can achieve extraordinary success with determination. An act of kindness can transform people and the world. Treating people like family can create a miracle. People cannot be judged by appearance; a princess or a hero can be hidden within. Facing a challenge can lead to unimagined rewards. "e;I love that this book addresses not only the low expectations that society has of kids with Down syndrome but that the Mother has as well. What a gifted author to see past the diagnosis and tell a magical story of potential and belief!"e; --Nancy Gianni, Founder & Gigi's Mom, GiGi's Playhouse: Down Syndrome Achievement Centers "e;I find that Jewel Kat's message that someone's disability is not what makes a person, a great one. I like how she portrayed Hansel. He reminded me of my nephew who had Down syndrome--not only someone who was kind but also very smart. I believe it's a great book for every kid to read."e; --Janet McNevin, Museum of disABILITY History "e;Hansel shines as a courageous boy with incredible determination despite his challenges and succeeds in changing his family's circumstances. This story would help young readers look beyond disabilities and focus on the characters of those who have special needs. Claudia's breathtaking illustrations take this beloved tale to a whole new level. A must read for children of all ages."e; --Shaila Abdullah, author, My Friend Suhana: A Story of Friendship and Cerebral Palsy Learn more at www.JewelKats.com Book #5 in the Fairy Ability Tales Series Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues - Special Needs

Are You Ready to Awaken the Power Within? Be a woman of strength. Know you are an amazing, all creating individual. This guide will strengthen and encourage you to discover your inner core and create an empowered zest for life. The exercises and crafts in this hands-on guide have been designed to Awaken your Consciousness on your path of selfawareness. You are on your way to ultimate love, tranquility and strength for your mind, body and soul. Grab your power, expand your awareness and never look back. Honor yourself by being true to who you are and sharing all that you are with the world. Readers of this book will learn how to...ChakraCize Your SpiritBuild Your Self ConfidenceRaise Your Vibrational Frequency with EaseDo Meditations to Create Your LifeDiscover Your Wisdom WithinCare for Your AuraUnlock Your Dreams "e;Awakening Consciousness encourages and guides the reader through fun exercises designed to get at the heart of spirituality and the practical application of that knowledge in their lives. Change does indeed begin from the bottom up!"e; --Daniel Noyes, author The Seven Doors Learn more at www.RobinMarvel.com From the Modern Spirituality Series at Marvelous Spirit Press www.MarvelousSpirit.com

Reena wants to be a star... ...A Bollywood star. Unfortunately, her family won't stand for it. It doesn't help that Reena is only eight-years-old. However, a beacon of hope arrives in the form of Uncle Jessi. He's just emigrated from India to America, and is a welcome addition to her family household. Uncle Jessi and Reena share a special bond. Not only are they old pen pals, but he recognizes her desperation to become a Bollywood actress. One day, Uncle Jessi plans a secret surprise. He invites her to take part in a pretend acting game. Reena jumps at the chance. At first, she enjoys swinging her hips to Bollywood beats. She smiles brightly at his camera. However, halfway through her performance matters take an unexpected turn. The end results surprise both Reena and Uncle Jessi. Important lessons come through an action-driven story and beautiful illustrations:Children will learn that sexual abuse is NEVER their fault.Parents and children will be given a launching pad to discuss the warning signs of "e;grooming."e;Children will come away knowing they have the power to say: "e;NO."e;Children will discover that sexual abuse can occur in any cultural group.Children can be assured that they will be believed when reporting inappropriate behavior.Therapists and parents can exhibit that sexual abuse isn't an off-limits topic.Child abuse survivors will come away knowing they are not alone.Therapists' Acclaim for Reena's Bollywood Dream "e;Reena's Bollywood Dream is exceptionally well-written. It works as an educational piece to foster awareness to children and their families regarding the realities of sexual abuse within the South Asian community. This informative book can help alter a child's life for the better."e; --Sadia Khaliq, B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., Community Treatment Coordinator, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health "e;With a captivating story and beautiful illustration, and with a message that is cross-cultural and educational, Reena's Bollywood Dream can help children understand the sad reality that there are those who can hurt them but there is also means of staying safe--with others' help. I recommend this book highly to all families; it can be instrumental to starting a conversation about a difficult topic."e; --Pamela Pine, PhD, MPH, Founder and CEO, Stop the Silence For more info see www.JewelKats.com

About the AuthorSweta Srivastava Vikram is a multi-genre writer and marketing professional living in New York City. She is the author of Because All Is Not Lost from Modern History Press and the co-author of Whispering Woes of Ganges & Zambezi (Cyberwit 2010). Her work has appeared in six countries across three continents. Sweta has held recent artist residencies and workshops in Portugal, Ireland, and several within USA. She is a graduate of Columbia University."In this innovative series, Sweta Srivastava Vikram re-appropriates color. Cultures and mythologies collide along the way, and the result is a chapbook that feels like a quest. In the end, the colors are a map to identity. The child's pink tonsils or the bride's red sari are notsymbols, but rather mile markers. Like Vikram's poems, they lead toward understanding" --Erica Wright, Senior Poetry Editor, GuernicaAbout the ChapbookThe book delves into the implication and philosophy of colors from a Hindu woman's point of view, from birth until death. The color she adorns herself with almost depicts the story of her life. Expressed through different poetic and verbal forms, each color in the book has its own tone and is specific to different age groups.Learn more at www.SwetaVikram.comFrom the World Voices Series at Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com

Crises Happen... Will You Be Ready?Crises affect people on many different levels, including psychological well-being. The 2004/2009 tsunamis, hurricanes Rita and Katrina, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are among events continuing to affect millions of lives daily. Potential events like Avian and Swine Flu pandemics, global warming/climate change and threats of spreading unrest in the Middle East are concerns weighing heavily on all. Planning and coordination are important components of responses to crises, disasters, and critical incidents.Resilience, recovery from crises, community preparation, learning from past experience, and strategically planning for future events are all activities involving education, training and time of first responders, behavioral health professionals, chaplains and others.Additional response variables include cultural knowledge and sensitivity. We need to respond appropriately within a culture not our own, whether locally, nationally, or internationally.The purpose of a behavioral health plan is to ensure efficient, coordinated andeffective responses to behavioral health needs of affected populations during times of disasters and other critical incidents.Readers of this book will:Learn how the community and individuals respond to recover from disasters.Identify activities in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.Perform strategic planning and explain how it is helpful in mitigating and respondingto disasters, critical incidents and other crises.Understand the mental health services provided to people affected by disasters, criticalincidents and other crises.Identify and explain how disaster mental health professionals are affected by respondingto disasters, critical incidents and other crises.Understand the stages of disaster recovery and how resilience affects each stage.Learn the signs and symptoms of disaster induced stress and emotional trauma andhow resilience mitigates outcomes.Discover the meaning of "Return to Equilibrium" and explain its role in the recoveryprocess following a disaster or critical incident.Praise for From Crisis to Recovery"Mr. Doherty has produced an invaluable reference volume for everyoneinvolved in disaster response/disaster preparedness field. It is a must for yourlibrary! His attention to detail, breadth of scope, depth of knowledge andreadable writing style, reflect the work of an eminent scholar in his field and onewho has paid his dues on the frontlines. It represents the ultimate A to Z ''How toDo It'' manual in this difficult, complicated field. From the sensitive discussion ofclinical issues to the organizational planning details, the clarity andthoroughness of this volume are outstanding. This book should be requiredreading for everyone involved in this critical field."--John G. Jones, Ph.D. ABPP ATR-BC Licensed PsychologistLearn more about the Rocky Mountain Region Disaster Mental Health Institute at www.RMRinstitute.orgMED003010 Medical : Allied Health Services - Emergency Medical ServicesSOC040000 Social Science : Disasters & Disaster ReliefPSY022040 Psychology : Psychopathology - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder