Creative Care

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.

Introducing "Beauty from Within", the ultimate guide to DIY beauty products, handcrafted with love and care. This 500-page eBook will help transform your beauty regimen by showing you how to create natural and organic beauty products, right in the comfort of your own home. Chapter one starts with a deeper understanding of your skin and hair. Every woman is unique, and so is her skin, but everybody deserves pure, natural and effective beauty products. By understanding your skin and hair type, you will be able to create highly personalized and effective beauty products. Chapter two introduces...

Writing characters your readers will truly care about isn't difficult IF you have a system that works. As a publisher, I get dozens of manuscript submissions across my desk each day. Although many have excellent story lines, the one area most new writers have a challenge with is character development. It's beyond frustrating to read an amazing story line, but it's filled with flat, one-dimensional characters, especially since I know how much hard work the author has put into their creation. Although there are a plethora of titles available on the subject of character development, this book ...

If you struggle with anxiety as a mom, Sara Wallace wants you to know you're not alone. What's more, God's Word has specific, practical comfort that will help you to embrace this season with peace and confidence. Sara shows how we can learn to have peace in ten critical areas—from our personal insecurities to the spiritual well-being of our children—and provides practical tips from other moms.

Insightful, creative, and fun conversation starters for couples to deepen relationships and rekindle romance! Having pre-engagement jitters? Are you starting to wonder if your partner is the right person for you? Or do you simply want to get to know your partner more before going the extra mile? Relationship counsellor Rita Hayes created Conversation Starters for Couples to help couples build on the foundations of their love. Filled with insightful, creative, and fun questions that get to the heart of the matter, couples now have a tool to spark deeper conversations that will help the ...

Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable. Over the years, he has learned that being an artist isn’t about your specific output, it’s about your relationship to the world.

Want to deepen your love connection? Get creative, insightful, and fun questions to spark conversations, rekindle romance, and elevate your relationship to the next level! Looking to draw out your partner’s deepest desires? Want to safely navigate sensitive topics in the relationship? Wishing to avoid conflict and increase a sense of security? If you said YES to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. When it comes to building strong relationships that will stand the test of time, communication is key. But it’s always easier said than done. There might be areas you’re not...

Creating your Successful Companion Parrot Lifestyle - Use these foundational steps to build a great and trusting relationship with your parrot. Sharing your life with a Companion Parrot is an art form. Inside these pages, you’ll discover the simple synergistic steps to building a trust- filled, loving relationship with your Companion Parrot. Whether you’ve just found your new companion or have been together for a while, the Art of the FlockCall works.

Until very recently, if you were to ask most doctors, they would tell you there were only two kinds of medicine: the quack kind, and the evidence-based kind. The former is baseless, and the latter based on the best information human effort could buy. Well, Eric Topol isn't most doctors, and he suggests you entertain the notion of a third kind of medicine, one that will make the evidence-based state-of-the-art stuff look scarcely better than an alchemist trying to animate a homunculus in a jar.

At one time heart disease was a death sentence. By the middle of the 20th century, it was killing millions, and, as with the Black Death centuries before, physicians stood helpless. Visionaries, though, had begun to make strides earlier. On September 7, 1895, Ludwig Rehn successfully sutured the heart of a living man with a knife wound to the chest for the first time.

Create loyal, engaged, and results-focused teams and organizations using a practical five-part servant leadership formula. Think of a world where people go to work completely engaged, are inspired to do more than they ever thought possible, remain 100% loyal to the teams and organizations they belong to, are achieving mind-blowing results, and gladly and even passionately follow their leader's direction. Is that a world you want to be a part of? The reality is, you really can!

Embark on a profound and influential journey with "Embracing the Journey," a touching eBook dedicated to those touched by the complexities of terminal illness. This compassionate guide offers support to patients, caregivers, and families, providing practical advice and emotional solace during the most challenging times. Every chapter is designed to hold your hand as you navigate the often-tumultuous waters of terminal diagnoses, communications, pain management, and care customization. With a delicate balance of heart and pragmatism, "Embracing the Journey" guides you through topics like ...

Dive into "The Potted Eden" and unearth the transformative power of container gardening, an enchanting realm where nature's splendor knows no bounds, and the constraints of space become a canvas for creativity. This comprehensive eBook unveils potent secrets, guiding you through the mystical dance of combining soil, plants, and pots to conjure luscious miniature landscapes and delectable edible havens, right at your fingertips. Venture through "The Potted Eden," and let each chapter serve as a stepping stone to cultivating your enchanted garden. Start with embracing the "Magic of Container ...

Listening to Belonging in Healthcare will provide you with practical, research-based guidance to be a better ally for coworkers who are from underrepresented groups. Through this book, you'll learn how to create a more inclusive workplace culture with everyday acts of allyship that help everyone thrive.

The authors of the best-selling Bold and The Rise of Superman explore altered states of consciousness and how they can ignite passion, fuel creativity, and accelerate problem solving, in this groundbreaking book in the vein of Daniel Pink's Drive and Charles Duhigg's Smarter Faster Better.

Have you ever wondered what your animal is thinking and feeling? Or wanted to know what you can do to help them live their best life? Here, celebrated animal communicator and animal behaviorist Michael R. Burke, teaches you how. He brings together all of his signature processes, tools, and techniques to help you strengthen your intuitive abilities so that you may do just that: help you and your animals—no matter if you have a dog, a cat, or another creature—feel calmer, more balanced, and fulfilled as you co-create a joyful life together.

A happy, passionate marriage is well on its way — You just have to make these insightful, creative, and essential conversations first! Do you want to give your future marriage a fighting chance? Do you believe that there is still more you can learn about your fiancé? Or are you looking for powerful questions that will help you ensure that your partner really is the person for you? You’re on the right track! The first ingredient in any successful relationship is intention. It is your intention today to get to know your partner more: What makes them tick? How do they deal with problems? ...

Are you an empath struggling to navigate the overwhelming emotions of daily life? "The Empath's Guide to Life" is your essential companion for mastering emotional healing and building resilience. This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies and insights tailored specifically for empaths, helping you protect your energy, manage emotional overload, and thrive in a world that often feels too intense. What You'll Discover: Empath Survival Strategies: Learn effective techniques to shield yourself from emotional exhaustion and maintain your well-being. Emotional Healing Techniques: ...

A family tragedy, the loss of his youngest brother at the age of 18 from an osteosarcoma of the skull, triggered Dr. Drouin’s interest in studying medicine. Unsatisfied with the model of healing he encountered in medical school, he explored many other models of medicine that eventually led him to practice what is now called integrative medicine. He soon realized that for these complementary modalities to be accepted and integrated into our healthcare system, they must be scientifically recognized and become part of the curriculum in medical schools.

The new edition of Creating Moments of Joy is filled with more practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer's and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves.