Patterned after the old Farmer’s Almanac, “Dr. Deah’s Calmanac” is a 12 month interactive guide. While the Almanac helped readers cultivate healthy gardens and crops, the Calmanac cultivates a healthier lifestyle.
Written to be a year-long companion, “Dr. Deah’s Calmanac” is a 12-chapter guide that provides readers with the predictable triggers of each month that may present challenges for those struggling with a negative body image or eating disorders. In addition, each chapter includes an example of how these situations can look in real life, PLUS two self-help directives that will proactively address the triggers.
The Calmanac is a program that can be started any month of the year. Its hands-on techniques are designed to replace anxieties associated with negative body image with CALMing self-acceptance. “Dr. Deah’s Calmanac” will guide you toward a positive body health approach to wellness.
“I love this book! I recommend this to everyone! Dr. Deah is amazing and I love her approach to the topic of obtaining a positive body image. A lot of us struggle with a negative image of ourselves and our bodies and it’s not easy, but Dr. Deah really helps put things in perspective.” – Robyn Rickenbach, Amazon
“Anyone dealing with their self-esteem and personal image has much to learn from this gem of insight, humor, and real understanding of what it means to be a human being. Brilliant, for making complex psychology plain as day, and memorable, for providing useful ways of working with the material.” – Steven Toth, Amazon
“I’m delighted to recommend a new book by Dr. Deah Schwartz. Dr. Deah prepared this very funny and sweet compendium of articles, reflections, and activities for each month, focused on positive body image.” – Dr. Ellen Glovsky, Author, Wellness Not Weight
“This book really delivers, it is spot on. Dr. Deah writes with such pathos, humor, and empathy that you know that she is living this journey and wants to share this journey with you. She is the real deal; this book is the real deal … I had to read it again, it all resonates deeply. This is a must read for everyone.” – Amy Siegel, Amazon
“Brilliant! I love the monthly format and the expressive arts activities are wonderful. I wish I had ordered copies for many of my clients … I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever struggled with body image issues, compulsive eating, dieting disorders, etc. It’s a winner!” – Ellyn Herb, Amazon
Watch the video trailer at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAP_SBw3neQ.
DR. DEAH’S CALMANAC: YOUR INTERACTIVE MONTHLY GUIDE FOR CULTIVATING A POSITIVE BODY IMAGE (ISBN: 978-0-99123-530-8) is now available for $14.95 and can be ordered through the publisher’s/author’s website: http://www.drdeah.com/shop/ or at www(dot)amazon(dot)com or www(dot)barnesandnoble(dot)com.
About the Author: Dr. Deah Schwartz, clinician, educator, and author, has extensive experience using therapeutic arts, music, drama, and recreation activities in a variety of clinical and educational settings. Specializing in body image and eating disorders, Dr. Schwartz has a private practice in Oakland, California, and is the co-author of the Leftovers Workbook/DVD set: A unique multi-modality resource for treating body dissatisfaction and B.E.D. Her syndicated blog, Tasty Morsels, is the winner of several health activist blogging awards and is written with the hope that readers will find support in defining their own standard of beauty and finding ways to make peace with their body.
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