Just like you

My kids anxiety book “Just Like You”

It’s almost here! The anticipation and excitement are building. Get ready for a great book on anxiety that’s geared towards kids. This is my first book, and I’m so excited for everyone More »

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Square Pegs Event this Saturday

The Square Peg Kids Family FUNdraising event will take place at the St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre at 1280 Dundas Street West at Fourth Line on Saturday, April 20, from 10 am to 4:30 pm. There will be a vendor market place, a silent auction and a steady stream of scheduled activities for adults and Children.

I will be reading, “Just Like You”. Admission is free but a donation of a new or gently used toy or book for the drop in would be greatly appreciated (no stuffies please). Cash donations are also welcome.
Square Peg Kids is an organization dedicated to providing resources and peace of mind for families and children whose lives have been affected by autism, Asperger’s, AD(H)D, sensory processing disorder, OCD, giftedness, anxiety, and other neurodevelopmental challenges.
If you’re interested in finding out more please visit Square Peg Kids

Do you practise mindfulness?

Have you ever heard of mindfulness? In short it is about being very aware of your actions. When you pick out a cup of tea be mindful and take a moment to think about what taste you are looking for. Shifting your awareness like this brings about a sense of clarity. When you are in the moment you enjoy it fully and who doesn’t like that. So try it and see what happens and feel free to share your experience with us.

“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” – James Baraz”

Here’s what people are saying about “Just Like You”

I LOVE getting feedback. I think it is such an important source of knowledge and connection. I’m sure any author will agree connecting with their audience is an amazing feeling. So you can imagine how excited I was to get this email from a parent who just bought the book for their child. Remember, there is always room on the blog for comments!

“We received your books today. Thank you very kindly for your prompt service!
The book is wonderful in the way it tells the story, and the toolbox journal is a great idea!
The exercises are an excellent way to help put into words the feelings of anxiety and the various daily challenges, as well as helping to establish some coping mechanisms.
We are grateful for your help.”

Beautiful..simply beautiful!

Monday Mantra

Try this for today:

“I unconditionally love and accept myself right here, right now”

Thankful Tuesday

I am grateful today for internal awareness of my body’s healing and the messages that it sends when it is in need of some thing big or small. I am also eternally grateful for my naturopath who continually guides me on my journey and have been witness to amazing successes.

Our bodies are such amazing things of beauty and we often speak a completely different language. We need to listen but first and foremost slow down and stop the internal chatter long enough to hear.

What are you thankful for?

Join us at Indigo Milton with local author Darlene Wierski-Devoe

I am so grateful to Indigo for opening their doors to authors such as myself. I am truly grateful for having a chance to connect with the very readers that inspired me to write this book. I welcome you to join us this Saturday!

When: Sunday March 24th, 2013
What time: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Indigo Milton – 1180 Steeles Ave. E., Milton, Ontario L9T 6C8
A little bit about the book:

“Just Like You” raises awareness around the daily struggles that some children face. Simple things like answering a question, playing in the school yard and going to the library are such struggles for kids who have anxious feelings. This book is written to help others understand what anxious behaviour both looks and feels like. “Just Like You” is a valuable tool for creating awareness and support for families dealing with anxiety.

The book introduces the concept of the “anxiety monster”. It allows children to see anxiety as an “it” or a “thing” that is completely separate from them. The story teaches that worry, fear and panic are feelings that can be managed while reinforcing the fact that despite the main characters’ differences, she really is “Just Like You”.

Young readers are also introduced to the concept of a toolbox which holds numerous ideas and choices for helping to reduce the effects of the “anxiety monster”, allowing them to be successful in everyday tasks.

This is a great story for children with anxiety as well as their peers. It provides great opportunities to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues as well as raise awareness that these amazing children just need to be heard and helped.

No need to RSVP just come by and join us!

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