Author

Cooper, Celeste

Miller, Jeffrey

Place of Publication

Rochester, VT

Publisher

Healing Arts Press

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Softcover ; xiv, 433 p.

Subject

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fibromyalgia. Fibrositis

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Mind/Body

Abstract

Fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, and chronic fatigue are often seen as interchangeable conditions, a belief held even by many health care providers. Nothing could be further from the truth-however, they do often coexist. Knowing if more than one of these disorders is present is extremely important, because the treatment for one of them can often exacerbate the problems caused by the others. Written by a registered nurse and a psychologist who has been treating these conditions since 1994, this book presents an integrative medical approach to these three disorders with a strong emphasis on utilizing and strengthening the mind-body connection to restore well-being. The authors begin with clear diagnostic guidelines for each condition and reference the latest scientific research on what causes these illnesses. Because many medical practitioners are relatively unfamiliar with these disorders, it can take several medical visits to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. Clear communication with medical personnel is key to diagnostic success. This book provides invaluable advice on how to describe symptoms, document health history, and keep a log of medical appointments. Included are interactive worksheets to facilitate these activities. The authors provide a thorough guide to numerous treatment options-from diet, exercise, and herbs to mindfulness meditation, yoga, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They also offer techniques to dispel the "brain fog" that these illnesses can create, offer guidance on the psychological issues that accompany these chronic pain disorders, and provide advice on how to build a personal support team. The final chapter gives advice on how to navigate the health care system, including step-by-step instructions for preparing an application to the Social Security Administration for disability benefits. An extensive resource section provides a wealth of contact information for helpful agencies and organizations, good sources for medical supplies, and a wide selection of suggested further reading. In short, this integrative treatment guide will open the door not only to physical recovery but also to emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

ISBN

9781594773235

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FB 500 COO 2010

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Author

Willard, Christopher

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

Parallax Press

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Paperback: 135 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Meditation

Complementary Therapies

Abstract

Psychotherapist Christopher Willard provides an overview of mindfulness and meditation techniques for adults and children looking to find more peace and quiet in their daily lives. Includes clear and detailed exercises designed for individuals and groups, and personal stories that demonstrate the ability of mindfulness to empower children and adolescents.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 220 WIL 2010

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Author

Garcia, Gabi

Tan, Ying Hui [ill.]

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Austin, TX

Publisher

Skinned Knee Publishing

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

32 pages

Subject

Emotional Health

Mind/Body

Abstract

"This engaging and interactive book guides children through the practice of naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them.

From wiggly and squirmy to rested and still, Listening to My Body helps children develop a sensations vocabulary so that they can express what they are experiencing.

Easy, kid-friendly mindfulness activities are woven throughout to reinforce the teachings.

Big emotions can be overwhelming! Help your child build on their capacity to engage more mindfully, self-regulate, and develop emotional resilience."

Includes notes for parents and teachers.

Ages 4-10

ISBN

9780998958002

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

ELEM CA 200 GAR 2017

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Author

Christy, Elizabeth M.

Miller, James G. (illustrator)

Place of Publication

Denver, Colorado

Publisher

Outskirts Press, Inc.

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

Softcover ; [18 p.], illustrations

Subject

Chronic Illness

Chronic Pain

Fibromyalgia. Fibrositis

Coping with Chronic Illness-Children

Abstract

The children of people with chronic illness and pain suffer quietly. "Why Does Mommy Hurt?" is a joyful, yet honest, portrayal of family life burdened with chronic illness. This is a delightful story told by a young boy learning to understand and cope with his mother's illness. The story creates natural opportunities for families to talk about both the symptoms of chronic illness, and how they affect family life. Even more importantly, the story puts power into the hands of the children. It also offers a helpful "Tips and Resources" section for parents! This book is appropriate for a wide-variety of illnesses associated with chronic pain, such as: Lupus, Lyme Disease, ME, CFS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Disease, and many others.

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

9781478732969

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EF 850.5 CHR 2014

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Author

Mackenzie, Angela

Publisher

Global Publishing Group

Publication Date

2014

Subject

Pain Control

Abstract

This book explains how you can make your child's medical procedures less scary and painful. You will learn:

- Secrets to building your confidence in a medical setting,

- Essential steps to help prepare your child for medical tests,

- Practical skills that will transform your child's experience of medical treatment,

- Benefits of collaborating with the health professionals,

- Real gems from the stories of parents who have been there,

- How to avoid the most common mistakes that parents make, and

- Where to get further help if you need it.

ISBN

1922118354

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 800 MAC 2014

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Author

Darpinian, Signe

Sterling, Wendy

Aggarwal, Shelley

Place of Publication

London, UK and Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Paperback : 192 pages

Subject

Eating Disorders

Mind/Body

Mental Health

Abstract

This workbook has everything you need to achieve connected eating, body positivity and balanced exercise. It will help you stay well informed about how bodies change emotionally and physically in the teen years, and why good nutrition is critical for growth and development. It debunks any myths about diets and 'forbidden' foods and also gives you the tools and strategies to avoid potential triggers of disordered eating.

ISBN

9781785928253

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH BB 500 DAR 2018

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Author

Thomas, Bonnie

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Softcover; 229 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Art Therapy

Abstract

This photocopiable activity book helps teens and tweens who are feeling voiceless, ineffective or fearful in response to events at a world, community or individual level. It incorporates exercises using art and craft, nutrition, mindfulness, yoga and other movement based activities.

This book offers dozens of suggestions, interventions, and activities for ways that tweens and teens can care for their physical and mental health, including managing life's stressors, how to recognize 'red flags' in a relationship, and listening to their body's intuition more often. Ideal for mental health counselors, social workers, program coordinators, and other providers working with this age group, it can also be used by parents.

ISBN

9781785928147

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH EG 200 THO 2019

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Author

McGonigal, Kelly

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

Softcover: 176 p.

Subject

Pain Control-Complementary Therapies

Pain

Yoga

Abstract

Written by a yoga instructor and former chronic pain sufferer, this resource contains gentle postures and practical strategies for ending pain. Also includes: deep relaxation practices drawn from yogic tradition and psychological techniques for helping the reader dissolve pain.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Understanding your pain

Chapter 2: Yoga: Reuniting body, mind, and spirit

Chapter 3: Breath

Chapter 4: Befriending the body

Chapter 5: Moving the body

Chapter 6: Relaxation

Chapter 7: Meditation

Chapter 8: Your personal yoga program

ISBN

9781572246898

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 820 MCG 2009

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Author

Kaiser Greenland, Susan

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Atria Paperback

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Softcover: 219 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Children's Health-Complementary Therapies

Parenting

Abstract

Mindful awareness works by enabling you to pay closer attention to what is happening within you - your thoughts, feelings, and emotions - so you can better understand what is happening to you. "The Mindful Child" extends the vast benefits of mindfulness training to children from four to eighteen years old with age-appropriate exercises, songs, games, and fables that Susan Kaiser Greenland has developed over more than a decade of teaching mindful awareness to kids.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 200 KAI 2010

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Author

Levine, Peter

Phillips, Maggie

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Softcover; 183 pages

Subject

Chronic Pain

Abstract

If you are suffering chronic pain―even after years of surgery, rehabilitation, and medication―only one question matters: How do I find lasting relief? With Freedom from Pain, two pioneers in the field of pain and trauma recovery address a crucial missing factor essential to long-term healing: addressing the unresolved emotional trauma held within the body.

ISBN

9781604076639

Language

English

Material Type

Book

CD

Call Number

FM 830 LEV 2012

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Author

Alderfer, Lauren; Maclean, Kerry Lee(illustrations)

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

Wisdom Publications

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Hardcover: 32 p., ill.

Subject

Mind/Body

Meditation

Abstract

This picture book for children and adults alike introduces the practice of mindfulness, with the delightful Monkey and his serene friend Happy Panda guiding readers to a calmer and more attentive mind.

As our story begins, Monkey is not so mindful - his Monkey Mind constantly jumping from one thing to another - but he encounters a mysterious and playful friend in Happy Panda. Panda helps Monkey recognize the simple joy of doing what you're doing while you're doing it.

ISBN

9780861716838

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 ALD 2011

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Author

Bays, Jan Chozen

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

Shambhala

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Softcover, 224 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

A growing body of research is showing that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve physical health, and improve one's overall quality of life. Jan Chozen Bays, MD physician and Zen teacher has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives. Exercises include: taking three deep breaths before answering the phone, noticing and adjusting your posture throughout the day, eating mindfully, and leaving no trace of yourself after using the kitchen or bathroom. Each exercise is presented with tips on how to remind yourself and a short life lesson connected with it.

ISBN

9781590308172

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 200 BAY 2011

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Author

Willard, Christopher

Rechtschaffen, Daniel

Clifton-Brown, Holly

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Hardcover: 28 pages.

Subject

Meditation

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

In Alphabreaths, children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breathing exercises. Breaths like Mountain Breath and Redwood Breath will connect them with nature, while breaths like Heart Breath and Wish Breath will help them remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others.

Simple, playful, and with delightful illustrations, Alphabreaths is the perfect introduction to mindfulness and breath awareness.

Recommended for children ages 4 - 8.

ISBN

9781683641971

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 WIL 2019

Copies

Author

Willard, Christopher

Rechtschaffen, Daniel

Clifton-Brown, Holly [illustrator]

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; illustrated; 32 pages.

Subject

Meditation

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

Teach children the basics of mindful breathing - along with their ABCs - in this playful and interactive picture book.

In Alphabreaths Too, children learn their ABCs along with the basics of mindfulness through fun exercises and illustrations they?ll want to come back to again and again. Each letter of the alphabet teaches a simple mindfulness, or compassion-based, practice to help kids focus their thoughts, feel calm, express gratitude, and hold positive feelings for others. A great standalone title or a companion volume to Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing, this is a perfect book for the classroom or home library.

Breaths like Astronaut Breath and Fireworks Breath help children use their imaginations, while breaths like Gift Breath and Kite Breath help them fill their hearts with gratitude and send good wishes to others. They can breathe with a partner using Drawbridge Breath, relax with Ocean Breath, or get their wiggles out using Pirate Breath.

Alphabreaths Too offers a meaningful introduction to mindfulness for children, all while keeping them delighted with imaginative inspiration and hours of fun. It?s as easy as A-B-C!

Recommended for children ages 4 - 8.

ISBN

9781683648574

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 WIL 2022

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Author

Gravel, Elise

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Trigger Publishing

Physical Description

Hardcover; illustrated; 32 pages

Subject

Mindfulness

Mind/Body

Meditation

Abstract

Kids experience anxiety and can feel overwhelmed just like adults do, and this picture book serves as both a story and a step-by-step guide to help calm kids down. Ollie is the puppy living inside of our narrator's head, and when Ollie panics or is too energetic, the narrator feels that way, too! But she learns to handle the situation with her breath and her mindfulness, and by talking it out with an adult.

In plain language and with a rare sense of understanding and compassion, Elise Gravel tackles anxiety in children head-on with bold colors and whimsical illustrations. This picture book also features a note from a pediatrician on the importance of mental health.

Perfect for bedtime or the classroom, readers will walk away a little more well-equipped to handle the puppies in their own heads.

Recommended for children ages 4 - 8 years.

ISBN

978-0063037670

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 GRA 2020

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Author

Gates, Mariam

Surnaite, Margarita [illustrator]

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Dial Books for Young Readers

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Hardcover; illustrated; 40 pages

Subject

Meditation

Mindfulness

Mind/Body

Abstract

This accessible and fun guide to meditation and mindfulness is the perfect introduction for young children.

Meditation does a body good, and can even help kids as young as four or five. This practical guide is gentle, clear, and a pleasure to use. Kids will learn how to focus on their breath, on the sensations in their body, and on the sounds around them to help them relax, settle their busy minds, and understand their emotions. Illustrated with cheerful drawings of five animal friends, the book offers step-by-step directions and a repeating refrain:

"Breathe in, and fill your whole body. Breathe out, and relax your whole body."

It's an invigorating first experience of mindfulness that can be shared by parents and children at home, or by teachers and students in the classroom.

ISBN

978-0399186615

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 220 GAT 2017

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Author

Garcia, Gabi

Russell, Charity [ill.]

Place of Publication

Austin, TX

Publisher

Skinned Knee Publishing

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Hardcover; 36 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Anxiety

Abstract

What kids tell themselves matters! It becomes their inner voice. It can help them connect with their power within.

Help your child tap into their inner strength and resilience when challenges arise.

I Can Do Hard Things introduces children to the practice of using mindful affirmations for support and encouragement when they need it.

It reflects the beautiful diversity in our world.

ISBN

9781949633009

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 GAR 2018

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Author

Hobbs, Lorraine M.

Balentine, Amy C.

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Physical Description

Softcover; 192 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

Fun, engaging, hands-on activities to help kids ages 5-9 be kind to themselves and others, and build the emotional strength and resilience needed to thrive!

Children today face many challenges; and if you are a parent, teacher, or a professional working with kids, you may be seeking answers on how to help children thrive in a world filled with uncertainty, adversity, and the detrimental effects of social media and screen time overload. There are tools you can use to help kids build confidence and resilience, and cope effectively with difficult situations. This workbook is packed with a variety of hands-on practices to help children thrive - with kindness toward themselves and others.

In this fun and engaging workbook, the cofounder of the Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens (MSC-T) program offers essential self-compassion and mindfulness skills to help kids build emotional strength and resilience. Kids will find simple, age-appropriate practices based in loving-kindness and gratitude to self-soothe, reduce stress, and respond to their own emotional needs. They?ll also learn to make kindness their "superpower," quiet their inner bully, and protect and befriend themselves.

Activities in the book are designed to facilitate experiential learning, and include:

- Mindfulness meditations

- Reflective journaling

- Hands-on mindful movement activities

- Arts and crafts activities

Self-compassion and emotional resilience are cornerstones of mental health, and research shows that teaching these skills to children when they are young can have lasting, positive effects - well into adulthood. With this workbook as a guide, kids will learn to be a better friend to themselves and others, and thrive in a stress-filled world.

ISBN

9781648480645

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 200 HOB 2023

Author

Biegel, Gina M.

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

Paperback: 118 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Meditation

Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders

Stress

Stress Reduction

Stress Reduction Techniques

Anxiety

Abstract

The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens is a collection of 37 simple workbook activities that will teach you to reduce your worries using a technique called mindfulness.

ISBN

9781572246973

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH EG 220 BIE 2009

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Author

Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Edition

Revised and updated edition

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Softcover; 650 pages

Subject

Mindfulness

Chronic Illness

Anxiety

Abstract

Stress. It can sap our energy, undermine our health if we let it, even shorten our lives. It makes us more vulnerable to anxiety and depression, disconnection and disease. Based on Jon Kabat-Zinn's renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this classic, groundbreaking work - which gave rise to a whole new field in medicine and psychology -

shows you how to use medically proven mind-body approaches derived from meditation and yoga to counteract stress, establish greater balance of body and mind, and stimulate well-being and healing. By engaging in these mindfulness practices and integrating them into your life from moment to moment and from day to day, you can learn to manage chronic pain, promote optimal healing, reduce anxiety and feelings of panic, and improve the overall quality of your life, relationships, and social networks. This second edition features results from recent studies on the science of mindfulness, a new Introduction, up-to-date statistics, and an extensive updated reading list. Full Catastrophe Living is a book for the young and the old, the well and the ill, and anyone trying to live a healthier and saner life in our fast-paced world.

ISBN

9780749958411

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 225 KAB 2013

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