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An Exploration of Boundaries by Jacqueline Bachar

A methodical, eye-opening exploration of art, therapy, and its connection to identity and wellness, An Exploration of Boundaries: Art Therapy, Art Education, Psychotherapy by Jacqueline Bachar is indispensable reading for teachers, creators, and healers.

Structured as a historical review of art education and the co-evolution of therapeutic principles, Bachar highlights the critical areas where these realms overlap and support one another. Beginning with seminal developments in art education and therapeutic practice, primarily in the 19^th and 20^th centuries, the third section details the settings and conditions for the application of these principles, from community health centers to professional […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-12-19T14:05:44+02:00December 19th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Education Book Reviews, Psychology Book Reviews|

Review: Stress, Anxiety and Panic Attack Relief for Teens and Adults by Kris Knack Noeldner

Detailing the causes of and potential treatments for mental health struggles in our modern age, Stress, Anxiety, and Panic Attack Relief for Teens & Adults: 13 Proven Holistic & Conventional Techniques for a Happier Life in a Stressful World by Kris Knack Noeldner is a quick and clear-eyed read with valuable advice relevant to most everyone.

In the face of a growing generational crisis of anxiety, depression, and mental health disorders among teenagers and adults, this book offers both an explanation of symptoms and a healthy guide for management and treatment. Based around thirteen different strategies for relieving stress and […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2024-06-11T17:50:30+02:00May 6th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Psychology Book Reviews|

Review: Resilient by Liz Grace

Offering living proof that there is light in the darkness, even if the tunnel never ends, author Liz Grace has penned an inspiring and unforgettable autobiography in Resilient: Surviving My Mental Illness.

In her teenage years, Grace struggled with the sudden loss of her mother, a fractured home where communication was scarce, and the isolation led to suicidal ideation and desperation. The book moves through various events and challenges of her young adulthood, creating a comprehensive picture of her family dynamics, social outlets, and pain points, buttressed by actual transcriptions of her journal entries from all those years ago.[…]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2023-12-11T15:02:31+02:00October 16th, 2023|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Memoir Book Reviews, Psychology Book Reviews|

Yes! You Will Understand Your Teen With ADHD by Jaycee Donovan

Compassionate and informative, Yes! You Will Understand Your Teen With ADHD by Jaycee Donovan is a hands-on guide for parents who are dealing with ADHD in their families, full of practical tips and background research that will help parents understand ADHD better, while also improving their relationship with their children.

As Donovan outlines, ADHD in teenagers can manifest itself with high-level anxiety, depression, and anti-social behaviors that can cause trouble at school and tension at home. Often these symptoms are misunderstood as bad teenage behavior, which will not only worsen the relationship between parents and child, but can also inflict […]

Marina Dora Martino2023-05-11T14:16:18+02:00May 11th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Parenting Book Reviews, Psychology Book Reviews|

Review: Closer to Consciousness by Alexander Durig

Taking a deep plunge into the furthest recesses of the mind, author Alexander Durig presents a bold and expansive theory of the brain in Closer to Consciousness: The First Strong Theory of Consciousness. Like the unified Theory of Everything that astronomers and physicists so eagerly seek, a unified theory of consciousness is the holy grail for social sciences, and this well-structured tome takes a big swing in that direction.

This eye-opening read begins with an introduction to consciousness and autism, as well as modern-day neuroscience and psychiatric paradigms related to perception and the self. The sociology of autism and […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2023-07-18T17:16:04+02:00May 4th, 2023|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Psychology Book Reviews, Science Book Reviews|

Review: The 14 Concrete (But Not So Hard!) Steps to Private Practice by Bonnie McKeegan

For both veteran practitioners and new providers embarking on starting their own practice, author and practitioner Bonnie McKeegan delivers a wealth of valuable advice in The 14 Concrete (But Not So Hard!) Steps to Private Practice: A Guide for Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Marriage Family Therapists.

As McKeegan lays out, without the guidance and established procedures of a larger medical organization, launching into your own safe and effective practice can be a daunting and overwhelming prospect. Whether you are deciding on charting methods or choosing an insurance carrier, there are countless missteps that should be avoided, and […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2023-04-06T07:51:17+02:00March 14th, 2023|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Psychology Book Reviews|

Review: How to Stop Thinking And Not Get Eaten by a Bear by Dogu Densei, PhD

Author Dogu Densei, PhD shatters the stuffy traditions of academic texts with How to Stop Thinking And Not Get Eaten by a Bear: The New Cognitive Behavioral Mind Training. A deep dive into the realities and mysteries of the human mind, from out-of-body experiences and OCD to meditation, psychiatric disorders, and daily mindfulness, this tome is both whimsical and wise.

Broken up into three main sections, the book broadly focuses on turning off your mind, learning how to control and manage your thoughts, and then exploring how to escape the natural boundaries of consciousness. As the title implies, the […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2022-11-30T14:20:39+02:00November 29th, 2022|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Psychology Book Reviews, Self-Help Book Reviews|

Review: Free Will, Do You Have It? by Albertus Kral

A brain-bending dive into the philosophy of personal choice and autonomy, Free Will, Do You Have It? by Albertus Kral is a fascinating presentation of the author’s personal theory of Procirclism.

The idea, in short, is that cyclical behavioral processes are developed and strengthened in every individual, based on the specific stimuli they experience. Each stimulus acts as a tiny variable in a process that is perpetually developing in our mind based on memories and prior reactions/behaviors. Essentially, Kral is attempting to explain why humans behave in particular ways, and what factors lead to a person’s ultimate decisions, which he […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-06-17T04:47:14+02:00May 1st, 2021|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Psychology Book Reviews, Science Book Reviews, Social Science Book Reviews|