Bücher veröffentlicht von Praeclarus Press

Under One Sky recounts poignant encounters surrounding birth, breastfeeding, and the life circumstances of families from over 77 countries. As a lactation consultant, Chris Auer met with thousands of women as they began their mothering and breastfeeding journey, women from places as diverse as The Congo, Ecuador, Italy, and Nepal, as well as American women from all walks of life. The babies range from healthy, full-term to extremely premature. The mothers range from 12 to 52. Chris Auer has worked passionately to champion mothers on this segment of their life journey. In the retelling of their stories, we see the importance of meeting mothers where they are in the moment, with an accepting, listening presence. Under One Sky is beyond a memoir; it's a mosaic of their stories and reveals a poignant picture of our connectedness.

When actors are in training, they use acting exercises to help them access their emotions and to understand and connect with their characters. Psychotherapist, and former actress, Stefanie Stolinsky has found that these exercises helped her clients heal from childhood trauma. This book provides a series of 25 acting exercises, with links to live video showing actors demonstrating the techniques.

Transformed by Postpartum Depression is a poignant tale of 20 women's journeys through postpartum depression and the growth that they experienced as a result. These women described severe suffering as they had been taken completely by surprise by their depression. They also experienced failure of care providers to screen for or treat depression, and finally reached a place where they determined that they would do whatever it took to recover. These women not only survived their ordeal, but emerged stronger than they were before. Transformed by Postpartum Depression is a deeply rich, compelling journey. These women creatively engaged and transcended their "diagnosis," truly transforming themselves, their relationships, and their lives finding self-empowerment within their personal creative journeys of healing.

Midlife Mindset serves as a guide to help bolster our own ability to cope with midlife issues, but also teaches us how to be better supporters to our fellow midlife sisters. From uncertainty about career and family choices, dealing with relationship strain or coping with loss, Midlife Mindset follows the lives of women navigating these complex life events. This book explores the intricate interplay between childhood experiences and current circumstances including wishes, desires and fears. These women's stories often unfold in unexpected ways, highlighting the unique potential for healing and growth contained within each of us. The midlife women found within the pages will surprise even the most confident of readers, inspiring a renewed spirit of possibility. These stories will allow a seed of hope to take root so that transformation and growth can follow. Filled with stories of personal struggle, overcoming adversity, and striving to find one's authentic self, Midlife Mindset serves as a reminder that we are not alone in our midlife experiences.