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From Stressed to Centered is a one of a kind book because of its comprehensive approach, thoughtfully crafted structure, and practical methods that yield long-term results. From Stressed to Centered is a top to bottom offering that includes innovative Stress Management and Self-Care assessments which are powerful evaluative tools culled from Drs. Gionta and Guerra’s years as behavior change experts within both clinical and organizational environments. From there, the book offers easy-to-integrate life-changing strategies to release yourself from stress and find a centered core from where you can be your most present and do your best work. From Stressed to Centered teaches you how to manage your stress through simple, actionable, portable techniques in only a few moments – anywhere, any time. The book also provides you with proven strategies to help you create your own powerful self-care toolkit to recognize and avoid burnout and stay on a low-stress path.

From Stressed to Centered – A Practical Guide to a Healthier and Happier You authors Dana Gionta, Ph.D., and Dan Guerra, Psy.D. are both clinical psychologists and executive coaches in the New York City metro and Tri-state area. With a combined 30+ years of behavior change expertise, they have joined forces to write this powerful guide to help you shift your own behavior so you can be in better control of your own life.

I received a PDF copy of the book and find it very helpful in helping with managing stress. 

For more information on the book, please visit the website.

About The Authors:

Dr. Dana Gionta is a clinical psychologist, executive coach and organizational consultant with expertise in self-care, stress management and organizational health. Dr. Gionta works with high potential managers, senior executives and teams in small to larger Fortune 500 and nonprofit organizations in various industries, including health, law and hospitality. In her life coaching and psychology practice, she helps individuals make courageous changes in their personal and professional lives. Dr. Gionta is also an author, national speaker and trainer on topics related to stress management, self-care, boundaries and emotional health.

Dr. Dan Guerra is a licensed clinical psychologist and an executive coach with expertise in stress management and behavioral change.  His innovative treatments help people emerge better versions of themselves, so they’re more fulfilled in their personal relationships, successful in their careers and enjoy overall improvement in the quality of their lives. His tireless pursuit of healing and freeing people from negative behavioral patterns has led him down many different avenues. Dr. Guerra is a psychologist, psychotherapist, mindfulness meditation teacher, educator, executive coach, Playback Theatre actor, author, and international public speaker.

The sense of sight helps an animal stay safe from predators, find food and shelter, defend its territory and care for its young. We can tell a lot about an animal from its eyes: whether it is predator or prey, whether it is more active during the day or night, and sometimes even its gender or age. Award-winning nature photographer and environmental educator Mary Holland shares fascinating animal eyes with readers of all ages.

I received a copy of this book and loves the photography but also found it very educational. I recommend for grades K-4th. I even learned a couple of things I didn’t know in regards to animal vision. The For Creative Minds include Animal Vision Fun Facts, Match the Eye to the Animal and a Glossary.

Find this book and many other educational and fun books at Arbordale Publishing.

Self Disclosure: I received a free book to facilitate this post.

“Sophie’s drawings, whether they’re of cupcakes or polar bear cubs, tend to spring to life. Is it magic or Sophie’s imagination at work? Dixon (Marathon Mouse) isn’t telling, but it’s clear that this sort of power isn’t easy to manage. Lonely, Sophie summons one animal after another, but her room is too warm for the polar bear and too short for a giraffe, and a duck would rather splash in a kiddie pool than play hide-and-seek. Sophie solves these and other problems with additional drawings (soon, a turtle, elephant, and penguins are in the mix), but it isn’t until she meets a boy who loves animals as much as she does that her desire for friendship is sated. Newcomer Wish’s watercolors have an appealing retro cuteness, though they remain too tidy and pretty to truly capture the chaos and “colossal mess” that eventually drive Sophie and her animals outdoors. And for all that Dixon’s story revels in imaginary (or magical) fun, the takeaway is that real relationships are what matter.”—Publishers Weekly.

I enjoyed this delightful story and I love how the lesson is that children can use their creativity, persistence and a little imagination to combat loneliness. The watercolor illustrations are beautiful and bring the story to life. A fun story for young children ages 3-6.

You can find on Amazon.com and also Barnes & Noble.

Self Disclosure: I received a free copy form Sky Pony Press to facilitate this post.

Trees grow in many habitats, all around the world. Some trees are short and some are tall.. Some grow in hot deserts and others grow is cold mountains. Some have leaves that are broad and wide and others are short and narrow. Some trees stay green all year round while others have leaves that change color. Compare and contrast the different characteristics of trees through vibrant photographs.

I received a copy of this book and love that it is educational and has such pretty photographs. It is a great book for grades K-3 and really fits well when learning about Science. I like that the For Creative Minds section teaches about Tree parts and more! There is also an activities guide available on Arbordalepublishing.com.

About the Author:

Katharine Hall is a life-long nature lover and avid reader. She hopes the Compare and Contrast series will help children use critical thinking skills to explore and learn about the natural world around them. In addition to Trees, Katharine has written Polar Bears and Penguins and Clouds.  Katharine and her husband live in California with their dog, Tonks, and two mischievous cats.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample of this book to facilitate this post.