Life in Five Senses
By Gretchen Rubin
In this journey of self-experimentation, Rubin explores the mysteries and joys of the five senses as a path to a happier, more mindful life. Drawing on cutting-edge science, philosophy, literature, and her own efforts to practice what she learns, she investigates the profound power of tuning in to the physical world. From the simple pleasures of appreciating the magic of ketchup and adding favourite songs to a playlist, to more adventurous efforts like creating a daily ritual of visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art and attending Flavor University, Rubin show us how to experience each day with depth, delight, and connection.
Publisher: Crown
ADHD is Awesome
By Penn and Kim Holderness
You live in a world that wasn’t designed for you. A world where you’re expected to sit still, stay quiet, and focus. Because of the way your brain is wired, you can feel like you’re failing at life. But you are not failing. You are awesome. Award-winning content creators Kim and Penn Holderness are on a mission to reboot how we think about the unfortunately named “attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.”
Publisher: Harper Horizon
Trauma to Triumph
By Michael Todd
Underneath our designer clothes, makeup, jewelry, and photo filters are cracks left by abuse, mistakes, rejection, and disappointment. Bestselling author and pastor Michael Todd reveals his own damage: the hits he’s experienced from trauma, dumb choices, and lingering struggles passed down through generations. Damaged but Not Destroyed will give you tools to identify the impact of your damage and realize that healing is all about progression, not perfection. It’s time to turn your damage into destiny! You may be damaged, but you are not destroyed.
Publisher: WaterBrook
Self Care for Autistic People
By Megan Anna Neff
Self-Care for Autistic People can help you engage in some neurodivergent self-care—without pretending to be neuro-
typical. You’ll find more than 100 activities that help you accept yourself, destigmatize autism, find your community, and take care of your physical and mental health. You’ll find solutions for managing the challenging aspects of autism, as well as ideas to bring out the many positive aspects. With expert advice from therapist Megan A. Neff, this book will
help you make the most of your life and your diagnosis.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Unearthing Joy
By Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
Dr. Gholdy defines joy as more than celebration and happiness, but also as wellness, beauty, healing, and justice for oneself and across humanity. She shows how teaching from cultural and historical realities can enhance our efforts to cultivate identity, skills, intellect, criticality, and-indeed-joy for all students, giving them a powerful purpose to learn and contribute to the world. Dr. Muhammad’s wise implementation advice is paired with model lessons and assessment tools that span subjects and grade levels.
Publisher: Scholastic Professional
YOU TUBE
Caregiver Dare–5 minutes of hammock wisdom for carers
Dave Nassaney prays, meditates and shares wisdom acquired on his caregiving journey for his life–a stroke survivor. He gets a tremendous amount of wisdom while rocking in his hammock. Visit this playlist weekly for new “5 Minutes of Wisdom” segments.
https://www.youtube.com/@DaveTheCaregiver
