The Breathing Book Contributor(s): Willard, Christopher (Author), Weisser, Olivia (Author) |
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ISBN: 1683643062 ISBN-13: 9781683643067 Publisher: Sounds True OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Mindfulness & Meditation |
Dewey: 613.192 |
LCCN: 2019028337 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.8" W x 8.6" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Learn the power of mindful breathing through the fun and interactive exercises in this book. With The Breathing Book, young readers discover the power of mindful awareness through a series of breathing practices and engaging activities designed to calm the mind and body, set positive intentions, and spark creativity and imagination. A book that's much more than just a book, this interactive offering from Christopher Willard and Olivia Weisser invites readers to bring their full attention to the sights, sounds, and tactile sensations that arise as they explore the practices on each page with awareness. With simple instructions and delightful illustrations, you'll use your breath to bring this book to life by turning the pages ... balancing the book on your head, hand, or belly ... tracing shapes and labyrinths ..."reframing" troubling thoughts and feelings ... sending kind wishes to people and our planet ... and many more activities that can be practiced again and again. |
Contributor Bio(s): Weisser, Olivia: - Olivia Weisser, PhD, and Christopher Willard, PsyD, are a married creative team who live in the Boston area. Olivia is an associate professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where one of her areas of expertise is the history of health and healing. Christopher is a clinical psychologist and consultant. He is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and is considered a leading voice on youth mental health. For more, visit drchristopherwillard.com. Willard, Christopher: - CHRISTOPHER WILLARD, PSYD, is a clinical psychologist and consultant specializing in bringing mindfulness into education and psychotherapy. The author ofChild's Mind(Parallax, 2010) and other books on the topic, Dr. Willard lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts and teaches at Harvard Medical School and Lesley University. For more, visit drchristopherwillard.com. |