Colors of Loss & Healing
An Adult Coloring Book for Getting Through Tough Times
by Deborah S. Derman, Ph.D.
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Pub Date Apr 01 2016 | Archive Date May 28 2016
Description
Colors of Loss and Healing is the first coloring book designed specifically for adults experiencing a significant loss or challenge in their lives. Through 35 words, one on each page embedded in lavish illustrations, the book provides a sort of guided meditation and a quiet, contemplative activity to ponder a proven path toward healing and recovery.
A Note From the Publisher
Author is available for interviews, blog tours, autographed tours, autographed book giveaways, contests, and book club discussions.
Advance Praise
Laura Slap-Shelton, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Author of Melissa's Magic Ride, a Story for Grieving Children, and many articles on grief and healing, owner/publisher of GriefandRenewal.Com, and speaker on grief issues.
"Going through loss and grief is a painful process. Dr. Deborah Derman brings both her unique clinical and personal experience to bear to help others channel their feelings and energy along the way. Her coloring book can help those who suffer loss in any form from death, loss of relationship, even loss of grounding and a sense of self. Her book is a supportive and positive resource for growth and resiliency."
Claudia G. Chernow, M.D.
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist
"Debby Derman is a remarkable psychotherapist who knows more professionally and personally about loss than anyone I have come across in 30 years of practice. The nature of these 35 words and the coloring they generate creates a gentle and comprehensive approach to grief and loss. Although we carry sorrows for a lifetime, if there's any way to hold love after grief, this book clearly shows you how."
Tom Schneider, MAT, LCSW-R.--Psychotherapist
"Dr. Deborah Derman has crafted a meaningful tool to help those experiencing loss understand how to begin healing. Through her unique blending of personal experience and extensive clinical work, Dr. Derman has blazed the trail for those trying to take manageable steps through this daunting and overwhelming process.
This beautiful and nurturing coloring book will undoubtedly be a valuable resource for those who are seeking concrete and pragmatic help in their journey towards recovery."
Caryn Richfield, Psy.D.
"Dr.
Deborah Derman has created a beautiful and inspiring therapeutic tool in Colors
of Loss and Healing; An Adult Coloring Book for Getting Through Tough Times. It
is a jewel of a book that can guide those who are struggling with loss and
grief. I highly recommend it for anyone who is undergoing a significant loss in
their lives."
Sherri Becker, DNP, RN
Marketing Plan
Deborah S. Derman, Ph.D. is a grief counselor who has been in private practice for over 20 years, and earned a doctorate focusing on grief and bereavement. She has experienced significant losses and challenges throughout her life including the death of both parents in a plane crash, the death of her husband, and a cancer diagnosis. After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Deborah moved to Staten Island and counseled the families of those who lost their lives on that tragic day.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781530602131 |
| PRICE | $12.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Natalie J, Reviewer
A gentle and creative way of dealing with loss
I am a firm advocate of adult colouring books and have several already!
This book is a new concept for me in that it focuses specifically on getting through tough times with a number of images the revolve around a set of words.
The drawings are intricate and expertly drawn and will keep you busy for hours!!
The creator of this book has seen some awfully challenging times at a young age and has survived and thrived!
She created this book to help people heal according to elements she feels, based on her work and personal experience, aid recovery
I think you can't place a price on peace of mind and this book would definitely help even if it only settles the mind for an hour a day.
Mollie G, Reviewer
This coloring book supports the healing process, enables the person in duress to heal...one stroke of the pencil at a time. During grief, life's colors wash out. This coloring book enables the colorer to bring them back to the surface.
The pages each focus on a word upon which to meditate while coloring. The words can be action oriented, such as "prioritize" or simply, "rest." Small steps add up to a journey traveled.
The author's introduction connects the colorer to her. She, too, has experienced grief. Through the coloring book, the author stands with the grieving person and that, too, is healing.
I reviewed this as a NetGalley book.
Kris K, Reviewer
I am not sure how this book is to colour but I love the pictures and words chosen for this creative book on healing. I, too, have lost many people in my life and losing my grandmother (3 years ago) was the most painful. I hope maybe to get this in print form so I can see how it helps when I can actually colour it.
Kristi B, Librarian
As a coloring and bibliotherapy fan, Colors of Loss and Healing: An Adult Coloring Book for Getting Through Tough Times by Dr. Deborah S. Derman, spoke to me immediately. I was moved by Dr. Derman's Introduction. The strength shown through her own loss and healing can be a source of power and inspiration for anyone dealing with a difficult situation. Each coloring page features a word or words to provide "a blueprint toward healing and recovery". Dr. Derman asks the reader / colorer to focus on the words and reflect on the their meaning to you as you begin to heal.
The beautiful images, created by Lisa Powell Braun, are shown as full page illustrations. Based on the electronic copy I am reviewing, it looks like the back of each image is blank for personal reflections. Some pages are single images (a grouping of hot air balloons, mandala) others are more elaborate with full background patterning or borders with a focal image. They are all intricate and look like they would be very therapeutic to color. I believe this would be a great book to gift to someone who is dealing with loss or in need of help through a difficult time in their life.
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