There are hundreds of thousands of people across Australia who care for someone with a mental illness. Caring is a delicate balancing act like no other. But how many of us really know the carers stories?
Caring ... and other highwire acts gives carers in the Loddon Mallee region of Victoria, Australia, a voice a chance to tell their stories honestly and anonymously. While the stories in this book are drawn from one region, they are also the stories of many families from many places.
This is the latest offering by popular author and researcher Daniel Siegel. A ground-breaking book on the healing power of "mindsight," the potent skill that is the basis for both emotional and social intelligence. Mindsight allows you to make positive changes in your brain–and in your life. *Is there a memory that torments you, or an irrational fear you can't shake?* *Do you sometimes become unreasonably angry or upset and find it hard to calm down?* *Do you ever wonder why you can't stop behaving the... More info
Parents, teachers, counsellors - here is the ideal resource for creating conversations with younger children about sibling jealousy ...and other emotional monsters who come into our lives! Byron is a happy and endearing little chap until his baby brother arrives. When his chair, now too small for him but perfect for Max, is passed on to this little interloper things go seriously downhill. But jealousy is the not the all-powerful force it sometimes seems... More info
The Alphabet of the Human Heart is Mathew Johnstone's fourth book. He is the author of one of our favourites I Had a Black Dog and Living with a Black Dog which have been international best sellers. Illustrations and words combine to take you on a journey through the ups and downs of life and articulates our hopes, fears, strengths and weaknesses that we all share from time to time. The author shares his insights on how to manage some of fears and find ways to achieve... More info
