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Liana Lowenstein's Eblast
October, 2015

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In this issue...
  • Discount on books
  • Articles added to my website
  • Featured technique
  • YouTube video
  • Discount offer of the month
  • Upcoming workshops
  • Favorite Pins from Pinterest
  • Free eBook
  • Get useful tips and ideas

Discount on books
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Get 20% off all my books with coupon code PC14, plus get an extra 10% off when you buy 4 or more books. (Offer apples to customers in the United States and Canada). Buy now If you reside outside of North America, you can purchase my books from the retailers below:

Europe: www.amazon.co.uk
Australia: www.openleaves.com.au
South Africa: www.exclus1ves.co.za
Other countries: www.gazellebookservices.co.uk


Articles added to my website
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Read the latest articles added to my web site:

Rethinking Self-Care: Everyday Micro Practices: By Ashley Davis Bush.

How to Help Grieving Families: Tips from Bereaved Parents By Helen Carroll.

Talking with Children About Suicide Death: By Susan Coale and Sarah Montgomery.


Featured technique
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Add to your repertoire of creative therapeutic interventions. Check out this month’s featured technique on my website: Sand Art Feeling Jars by Maura Jenkins. Go to www.lianalowenstein.com and click on: Featured Technique.


YouTube video
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A Lot on My Plate is an engaging therapeutic technique to help clients identify their presenting problems and strengthen their problem-solving skills. Watch this technique come alive on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9JA_2YMOD0

I welcome your feedback on this technique so please post your comments on my YouTube channel. Subscribe to my channel and get announcements on the latest activity.


Discount offer of the month
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A JIFFIE ADVENTURE-Jiffie Saves the Day! is a story about a baby giraffe, where through her adventures learns self-esteem, wisdom and becomes a hero. The book has eye-popping colorful pages, songs and adorable characters that were made into finger puppets, which captures the child’s attention and creates interaction, stimulating their imagination. Included is a CD of the story and songs. Games, and a Q&A page that encourage children to express themselves, round out making this a package ideal for therapists, teachers, and parents. Until the end of the October, 2015, a 15% Discount is available from the following website: http://www.joyfulchildrenstories.com using the code LIANA

This is an exclusive offer only available to recipients of Liana’s newsletter!


Upcoming Workshops
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September 25, 2015: Owensborough, Kentucky
Topic: Creative Interventions for Traumatized Children
Further info: http://www.nbowensboro.org/

October 1-2, 2015: Cornwall, Ontario
Topic: Play Therapy Theory and Techniques
Further info: lianalowenstein@gmail.com

October 9, 2015: Atlanta, Georgia
Topic: What’s Goin’ On? An Innovative Model for Assessing Children and Families
Further info: www.a4pt.org

October 28, 2015: Madison, Wisconsin
Topic: Creative Interventions for Sexually Abused and Traumatized Children
Further info: http://continuingstudies.wisc.edu/conferences/child-sexual-abuse/

October 29, 2015: Duluth, Minnesota
Topic: Creative Interventions for Traumatized Children
Further info: saprina.matheny@hdchrc.org

October 30, 2015: Duluth, Minnesota
Topic: Creative Interventions for Bereaved Children and Children of Divorce
Further info: saprina.matheny@hdchrc.org

November 16-17, 2015: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Topic: Introduction to Play Therapy
Further info: Walter.Lyon@slfnha.com

November 18-19, 2015: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Topic: Creative Interventions for Traumatized Children
Further info: Walter.Lyon@slfnha.com

February 26, 2016: Denver, Colorado
Topic: Creative Interventions for Children and Families Coping with Loss
Further info: http://www.coloradoapt.org

Want me to teach a workshop for your agency or training event? Contact me for topics, rates and availability: (Tel) 416-575-7836 (email) liana@globalserve.net


Favorite pins from Pinterest
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Pinterest is an AMAZING way to get great ideas! Here are some of my favorite Pins from Pinterest:

Games in therapy. To access this go to my Pinterest page and click on Play Therapy and Counseling: http://pinterest.com/lianalowenstein/

Common things parents say to their Kids about therapy that aren’t helpful. To access this go to my Pinterest page and click on Parenting: http://pinterest.com/lianalowenstein/

Did you miss my June eblast featuring my list of Favorite Psychotherapy things 2015? To see my list go to my Pinterest page and click on Favorite Psychotherapy Things 2015: http://pinterest.com/lianalowenstein/

Follow me on Pinterest and get great ideas! Simply go to my Pinterest page and click “Follow” on the boards that interest you: http://pinterest.com/lianalowenstein/


Free eBook
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Favorite Therapeutic Activities for Children, Adolescents, and Families: Practitioners Share Their Most Effective Interventions is a creative collection of assessment and treatment techniques developed by some of my colleagues. You can download this eBook at no charge by clicking here


Get useful tips and ideas
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Read the latest information on upcoming events, get industry news and resources, and network with other mental health professionals. Follow me on twitter, join my facebook page, and connect with me on LinkedIN:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/LianaLowenstein

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/lianalowenstein/

Facebook: http://bit.ly/lianalowenstein (click the “like” button)

LinkedIN: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/lianalowenstein


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Copyright 2015 by Liana Lowenstein

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Liana Lowenstein, MSW
Email: lianalowenstein@gmail.com
Web: http://www.lianalowenstein.com