{"title":"Alyse Ruriani","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlyse Ruriani is a thoughtful author who delves into the intricacies of our emotional wellbeing. With her background in art therapy, Alyse marries creativity and healing in her insightful works. Her written contributions to the Health \u0026amp; Wellness field are both engaging and accessible, providing valuable tools for managing emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Big Feelings Survival Guide\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers an empathetic approach to navigating life’s overwhelming moments. This book is designed to be a handy companion for anyone looking to better understand and manage their mental health in a constructive way. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, sadness, or anything in between, Alyse's calming and supportive tone helps guide you through the process of dealing with these big feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Alyse Ruriani's collection to discover resources that blend artistic expression with practical advice, making it easier to maintain mental balance and overall wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-big-feelings-survival-guide-by-alyse-ruriani-9781523515936","title":"The Big Feelings Survival Guide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA friendly, full-colour, illustrated workbook\u003c\/b\u003e that guides readers through exercises based in DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) principles, with a goal of improving mental health and providing coping mechanisms for tough times. The book is full of creative exercises, like drawing a safe space for yourself and illustrating your feelings, and includes practical skills, like tips on distress tolerance. It comes with background information to understand the exercises and their effectiveness.\n\n\u003cp\u003eDialectical behaviour therapy, or DBT, is a revolutionary treatment that helps people identify, cope with, and move through emotions. Art therapy uses creativity and techniques like drawing to help a person further explore their feelings and express them. What happens when you link them together? You get \u003ci\u003eThe Big Feelings Survival Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, a unique and powerful workbook designed to yield insight and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCovering the three classic \"parent emotions\" – Anger, Fear, Sadness – the exercises are deceptively simple yet richly thought out, and each has a clinical underpinning. Draw a safe space for yourself. Scribble out angry impulses. Explore the mind-body connection by matching emotions with somatic sensations. Embrace confusion by working through a maze with different paths. Act out rebellious urges by painting a messy rainbow. Plus tips, games, and other practical help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no wrong way to use this book. No art skills required. Just work through it with honesty and discover practical skills to help you engage in self-care, cope with life, and take care of your mental health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341225509100,"sku":"9781523515936","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11752663482730.jpg?v=1772186846"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alyse-ruriani.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}