{"product_id":"the-balanced-mind-a-mental-health-journal-exploratory-prompts-and-effective-practices","title":"The Balanced Mind: A Mental Health Journal: Exploratory Prompts and Effective Practices","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT-S, ATR-BC, \u003c\/b\u003e is a psychotherapist and art therapist in Austin, Texas. She works with individuals and families of all ages to help them overcome depression, anxiety, and trauma. She also supports other counselors and therapists in using art therapy and other creative therapeutic approaches. Learn more at TherapyWithCarolyn.com and CreativityInTherapy.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"I read this book at the height of the COVID-19 crisis. Talk about a stressful time! Immediately I began to relax and get excited about how helpful this daily practice is--especially with the low-pressure art activities that help the skills to sink in and really integrate. What a wonderful resource that helps on a daily basis but also builds resilience over time.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Traci W. Pirri, LCSW-S, EMDR-Certified, Austin-based trauma specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003cem\u003eThe Balanced Mind\u003c\/em\u003e took me on a journey of self-reflection and \n\u003cstrong\u003eprovided great ways to engage in self-care activities along with explanations as to why they are beneficial\u003c\/strong\u003e. I will enjoy this book for my own benefits and recommend it to clients who enjoy artmaking and journal writing. As a licensed professional counselor and art therapist, I could also see my clients bringing back their completed journal prompts for us to process further in session!\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Sigal Govrin, LPC, ATR-BC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In \n\u003cem\u003eThe Balanced Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, Mehlomakulu \n\u003cstrong\u003eoffers inspiring and empowering drawing and writing prompts\u003c\/strong\u003e that invite readers to activate creative expression for supporting well-being, strengthening self-care, and managing stress through practices grounded in mindfulness, the power of connection, and art-based activities that encourage movement, playfulness, and relaxation.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Gretchen M. Miller, MA, ATR-BC, registered board certified art therapist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreative prompts and exercises for working through your most challenging emotions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake charge of your emotional well-being with a guided mental health journal that can help you explore your thoughts and feelings in meaningful ways. \u003ci\u003eThe Balanced Mind: A Mental Health Journal\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to reflect on your mental state while providing creative outlets to work through whatever challenges you face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for people struggling with depression and anxiety--as well as those seeking new strategies to work through negative thought patterns--this mental health journal is filled with thoughtful prompts and effective exercises that teach you how to better support your emotional and mental health. Whether it's writing about the positive things in your life or relaxing with creative activities, discover proven methods that promote mindfulness and bring about lasting healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Balanced Mind: A Mental Health Journal\u003c\/i\u003e includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReflect, write, create\u003c\/b\u003e--Get all the benefits of an exploratory journal and a therapeutic workbook in one complete, beneficial package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull-page responses\u003c\/b\u003e--Record all your thoughts thanks to plenty of writing space that follows each prompt in this mental health journal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmotional health tracking\u003c\/b\u003e--Take stock by answering questions designed to help you check in and sort out how you're feeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how getting creative can help you better understand and manage your feelings with this mental health journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMehlomakulu, Carolyn, Lmft-S Atr-BC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT-S, ATR-BC, \u003c\/b\u003e is a psychotherapist and art therapist in Austin, Texas. 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