Thursday, May 01, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month


Mental Health Awareness Month is a health campaign that enables adults and children to start important conversations surrounding mental health. This month of addressing the importance of mental health lets others share their stories, understand that they are not alone, and seek support without fear of judgment. 

Reading books on big feelings can be a wonderful way to introduce children to the concept of emotions and mental health in a relatable and accessible way. Books can help them understand that it's okay to have big feelings and that it's important to talk about them. They also teach coping strategies, empathy, and how to seek help when needed. For little ones, stories about characters navigating emotions can be both comforting and empowering.

My award-winning "Sometimes When" series is a great resource for Mental Health Awareness Month. You can get these wonderful books from Free Spirit Publishing  as a bundle or individually at bookstores, online or taken out at the library.


Friday, April 18, 2025

Aromatherapy and Children | Psychology Today






When it comes to using aromatherapy with children, studies show it can be a safe, effective, and fast-acting complementary intervention for anxiety, sadness, fatigue, concentrationsleeplessness, and other common pediatric concerns. However, there are some important considerations to address before you begin this ancient practice for kids.

Read more here at Psychology Today



Wednesday, April 02, 2025

BOOK GIVEAWAY - The Ninth Session by Deborah Serani

 Get a signed autographed copy of my republished award-winning suspense novel, "The Ninth Session."

Goodreads Book Giveaway

The Ninth Session by Deborah Serani

The Ninth Session

by Deborah Serani

Giveaway ends April 30, 2025.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Audiobook "The Ninth Session" Free at Audible



 "The Ninth Session" - my award-winning novel -  is an also an award-winning audiobook. Pick it up for free with a trial membership to Audible.

 



 

Friday, March 14, 2025

"Sometimes When" Book Series

Description

The award-winning "Sometimes When" book series from psychologist and author, Dr. Deborah Serani, and Free Spirit Publishing, teaches children practical strategies for handling emotions like jealousy, worry, boredom, anger, and sadness. 


Gentle and supportive, this collection offers relatable stories and real-world techniques that empower children to face difficult feelings and develop social emotional well-being.

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Raising Parents Podcast: Baby Blues & Postpartum

Check out my Baby Blues and Postpartum Issues on the Parenting Science Labs Podcast - Raising Parents.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Random Acts of Kindness Week is 2/14 - 2/20



While Random Acts of Kindness Week highlights the importance of kindness at this time of year, we can all benefit from the simple acts of kindness every day

Making small, thoughtful gestures to others, as well as practicing self-kindness, transcends us from the challenging times and fractured discord of the world. 

Read more here at Psychology Today.


Friday, January 17, 2025

Psychology Today: Psychological Effects of Losing a Home After Fire


Losing a home from a residential fire or wildfire is a significant trauma. The field of psychoanalysis 
strongly believes loss of a home is much more than physical, emotional or financial. Losing one’s “home” deeply affects a sense of self.

Link here Psychology Today to learn more...