Anyone cognizant of the issues involved in mental health treatments and management will find book inspiring and a call to action. Lyon and Trish Lockard's audience can be those with mental health conditions themselves, friends and loved ones, or caregivers. Indeed, in a foreword by journalist and mental health activist Pete Earley, the onus for change is placed squarely on the shoulders of the reader: "There should be no shame in having a mental illness, only shame in not helping someone who does." The book advocates for the personal power of engaging with community to make a real difference in peoples' lives by influencing social issues.īecause America's mental health system is currently a mess doesn't mean that empowerment and change aren't possible. Many situations in life seem to hold no promise of change but Make a Difference with Mental Health Activism presents a different view. Make a Difference with Mental Health Activism The result should be in any collection strong in mindfulness, self-help, or interpersonal relationships. As the book unfolds, five steps that "trigger mastery" are revealed along with templates for self-admonishments, advice for tackling both interpersonal and personal obstacles, and keys to handling and avoiding retraumatizing situations. Her techniques rely on addressing underlying emotional pain that serves as obstacles to creative problem-solving and conundrums in decision-making.
Reviews, Book Lover Resources, Advice for Writers and PublishersĬalifornia Bookwatch Volume 16, Number 11įrom Triggered to Tranquil: How Self-Compassion and Mindful Presence Can Transform Relationship Conflicts and Heal Childhood Wounds comes from a relationship expert who provides readers with a wide range of tools for mastering various kinds of relationships.
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