Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Author VJ Cast brings 25 turbulent years of lived experience with mental illness together with creativity, humour and intentional questions to help those struggling with a little-discussed, but widespread issue: youth depression.
Challenging the Black Dog features an eclectic array of exercises based on proven therapy techniques, presents users with a particular type of compassion and understanding and nurtures the exploration of creativity, mindfulness, and self-reflection. Mixed among these engaging prompts are stress-relieving colouring pages and the occasional inspirational quote.
The aim is to provide a safe, private and highly personalizable place for you to get to know your Black Dog. Best of all, the psychologist-guided material allows for the journal to be easily used either as a form of affordable, self-guided therapy in private or in addition to working with other medical interventions, such as psychologists and therapists.
Challenging the Black Dog will help transform you into an active participant in your journey towards recovery and self-discovery. Isn't it time you started the challenge of leashing your Black Dog and reclaiming control over your psychological well-being?
Synopsis
Are you looking for a way to put your inner critic in time-out while while toilet-training your Black Dog?
Challenging the Black Dog makes starting your recovery from depression as simple as breaking out a well-chewed pen and some craft supplies. Because sometimes when you're alone in your head, it helps to cover the darkness with glitter and doodles.
This creative rendition of the standard treatment workbook incorporates both the author's own experience as well as medical advice, providing:
- Much-needed reassurance that depression is a real, valid illness that's not only common, but can be treated with time and effort.
- The opportunity to manage your symptoms in a unique, positive way, regardless of your literary or artistic abilities.
- A self-directed recovery path that is constantly in line with your needs and abilities right now.
- An escape from the scary sight of endless lines and empty pages that comes with journaling by by offering stimulating and thought-provoking ideas.
- An eclectic collection of therapy methods that have been scientifically confirmed to work will actively assist you increase your mental toughness and stability just when you need it.
- An enjoyable introduction to the effectiveness of mindfulness art techniques and transformational storytelling.
Challenging the Black Dog can act as your best friend and much-needed guide through challenging times. To start your depression recovery, offer yourself a creative approach with a few pens, some time, and a little self-honesty.