Butterfly Bruises by Palmer Smith

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Reflective and visionary!

Butterfly Bruises book is different from most other poetry books I’ve read. I became lost and confused with some of the poems but others were insightful and healing. My favorite is found in the section “Short Stories: Miscellaneous” and it’s entitled “Grief”. This story shares a brother’s diagnosis and eventual death from cancer and the despair and grief that entails. I appreciate the author sharing her work with me and many readers will relate to the content of the poems and stories found within these pages.

Working with Worry by Melissa Kilbride, LISCW and Samantha Sweeney, PhD

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Working with Worry by Melissa Kilbride and Samantha Sweeney.
I wish I would have had this book when my kids were little. It’s a therapeutic workbook for the parent, as well as the children. Self-reflection for the parent is one of the first sections in this book. Anxiety basics are covered. We all worry sometimes but when that worrying takes over every part of our day or thoughts, it’s good to get some help from a professional. The KYST method of Keep Your Stuff Together helps parents be the example of how to deal with anxiety in healthy ways. Pages of activities offer something for everyone. Relaxation Haven and the Coping Skills Toolbox are wonderful ideas for dealing with anxiety. A useful guide to help with handling life’s stresses, 5 stars!