REPAIR Your Life

R.E.P.A.I.R is Recognition, Entry, Process, Awareness, Insight, and Rhythm Enter a Six-Stage Program with your 2- to 6-year-old child to cross the "e;Bridge of Recovery"e; and make available a whole new world of hope: Uncover and acknowledge feelings by discovering emotion Build self-esteem and optimism with the "e;Magic Mirror"e; Discern healthy and unhealthy messages Learn special games to rebuild courage and optimism Reveal inner states with picture drawing Break free from the confines of false shame Cultivate self-care skills and practices Learn about boundaries and bodies Return to the natural rhythm and flow of life Therapists' Acclaim for the REPAIR system "e;REPAIR for Kids provides a comprehensive, honest and passionate approach for children recovering from sexual abuse. Children will benefit from this book, and be encouraged to continue on their recovery journey."e; --Jill Osborne, Ed.S, author of Sam Feels Better Now "e;I wish I had had something like this a long time ago for my sad and shamed 'little girl' within. I can't think of anything I'd change. You have covered it all and with wonderful sensitivity, perfect timing and terrific repair exercises. I love the cartoons and the colorfulness of your book as well."e; --Marcelle Taylor, MFT "e;I found this book to be well thought out and written, and one that would be helpful for any child who has known the pain of sexual abuse. I wish a caring adult had shared this book with my siblings and myself, it would have helped ease our pain and sorrow."e; --Michael Skinner, musician and child mental health advocate JNF053170 Juvenile Nonfiction : Social Issues - Sexual Abuse FAM001010 Family & Relationships : Abuse - Child Abuse PSY004000 Psychology : Developmental - Child