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Adults & Children: Inner Value

These books are for both children and adults. Wording is Simple and message is fun. 

One By Kathryn Otoshi

Friendship

Two By Kathryn Otoshi

Jealousy

Zero by Kathryn Otoshi

Relationship 

Adults & Children: Changing Mindsets & Creating A Growth Mindset

Great imagery for changing mindsets and creating a growth mind set.  New mind set regarding problems and facing worry.  Creativity is celebrated and the struggles become part of the process.  Easy read and great imagery.

What Do You Do With An Idea? by Kobi Yamada
What Do You Do With A Problem? By Kobi Yamada

For Teachers & Parents

How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids By Rath & Mary Reckmeyer

“How Full is your Bucket?” provides a visual example for kids on how their emotions affect them everyday. It also supports understanding of empathy for others and self-value. 

The 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey

“The 7 Habits of Happy Kids” are interactive stories that provide skills for parents and teachers to discuss with kids.  Real life examples and solution focus skill building.

Younger Children: Building Emotional Vocabulary and Self-Acceptance

BIG WORDS For Little People by Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell
IT IS HARD TO BE 5 by Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell
The Pout Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen

Ages 4 -10

Unstoppable Me By Dr. Wayne W. Dyer with Kristina Tracy

Great 10 step concepts of building self-worth and facing challenges.  Validation of emotions in real life daily experiences. 

The Usborne Unworry Book

This is an excellent resource with worksheet ideas to assist children (and adults) with stressors related to worry.  Great ideas to help with daily and nightly worries.  Step by steps instructions for grounding. 

Self Worth & Inner Value - Great Imagination

Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You by Nancy Tillman

How to Manage New Friends, Parenting Strategies, Kindness & Self-Acceptance

Enemy Pie by Derek Munson

Adults & Children: Grief

Tear Soup by Pat Schwiebert & Chuck DeKlyen

Adults: Marriage & Relationships

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work By John M. Gottman, Ph.D. & Nan Silver

Step by step guide to assist couples with communication, conflicts and better understanding of each other.  

*Keep Your Love On! By Danny Silk

Relationships/Communication/ Boundaries Setting (spiritual)

Adults:

Self Therapy by Jay Earley, PhD

Self Help book that supports inner reflection and parts work.  Step by step illustrated explanation of Internal Family Systems therapy.  Best used as resource and homework with on-going therapy.

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

Supports understanding how to make mistakes and allowing your true value to be part of your inner world.

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Mental Health is as important as physical health, with that understanding we are here in Anchorage to help create a healthier Alaska.

Specializing in dealing with emotional trauma our methods bring about restoration, healing and growth.

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Parenting Classes

  • Avoid un-winnable power-struggles and arguments
  • Stay calm when your kids do incredibly upsetting things
  • Raise kids who are family members rather than dictators
  • Help your kids learn from mistakes so they don’t repeat them

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