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Living with Depression by Deborah Serani

19 Oct 2023 1 Comment

by Splashes of Joy in Deborah Serani, IReadBook

LIVING WITH DEPRESSION by Deborah Serani

Join Us for This Tour: October 9 – October 27

Book Details:
Book Title:  Living with Depression by Deborah Serani
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 254 pages
Genre:  Self-Help, Psychology
Publisher:  Rowman & Littlefield
Release date: September 11, 2023
Formats Available for Review: print-hardback (USA), ebook (PDF)
Tour dates: October 9 to October 27, 2023
Content Rating: PG: Trigger issues like suicide and non suicidal self injury. Choice words used but rarely.

Book Description:

In the fully updated second edition of Living with Depression, Serani outlines the various forms of depression, describes the different treatments, and outlines methods for living with depression and getting the help you or a loved one needs. However, since the first edition was published, much has changed in the landscape of depression including diagnostic aspects, new disorders, treatments and research, and Deborah Serani covers it all. Tips on how to choose a good therapist, negotiate the labyrinth of healthcare, and minimize stigma are addressed, as is learning how to use biology and biography as tools of empowerment. There is no other book that offers what Living with Depression – giving readers a dual perspective of what it’s like to know depression as a clinician and as a patient.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I read the first book on depression from this author and thought it to be an amazing resource for those living with depression, for people such as myself. Though my depression isn’t as bad as some, it still takes up a part of my life. With this second revised edition of Living with Depression, Deborah Serani takes this edition above and beyond her first book.

Today things change so much, and the depression medication and treatments have changed with the new medications out. This book outlines methods to choose a good therapist, talk with your therapist, talk to your Drs about the different kinds of medicines. Sometimes the medication you are on still works, but then sometimes you can try the new meds on the market to see if it betters your condition. There are so many new options, along with the old, and it gives a lot more options that ever before.

As I read this book, taking notes, I was able to come up with lots of questions about my own depression that I can now as my Doctors. I’m giving this new book Five Stars. I strongly encourage you to check out this book.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Buy the Book:
Rowman Littlefield
Amazon ~ B&N ~ Indiebound

Meet the Author:

Dr. Deborah Serani is a psychologist, professor and an award-winning author, writing about psychological issues. Serani has books published in several genres including non-fiction, self-help, children’s picture books and fiction.

Connect with the author: website ~twitter ~facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads

Tour Schedule:

Oct 9 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight
Oct 9 – Leanne Bookstagram – book review
Oct 10 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway
Oct 10 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / giveaway
Oct 11 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 12 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 12 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / giveaway
Oct 16 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway
Oct 17 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
Oct 18 – Books With a Chance – book review / giveaway
Oct 19 – @lovemybooks2020 – book review
Oct 19 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
Oct 20 – Black Coffee Brown Cow – book review
Oct 23 –Country Mamas With Kids – book review
Oct 24 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 25 –Just Another Mother With Books – book review / giveaway
Oct 27 – Novels Alive – book review / giveaway

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Tour and Giveaway for Sometimes When I’m Sad by Deborah Serani

06 Jan 2022 4 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Deborah Serani, Iread, iRead Book Tours, IReadBook, Welcome

Book Details:

Book Title: Sometimes When I’m Sad by Deborah Serani
Category: Children’s Non-Fiction (Ages 3-7)
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, 40 pages
Release date: April 2020
Content Rating: G. Rated G.

Book Description:

“Sometimes When I’m Sad” is a sensitive and supportive story to help your children recognize and cope with sadness. Written by psychologist, Deborah Serani, Psy.D. and illustrated by Kyra Teis, this award-winning children’s book is also an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, caregivers and other mental health professionals. “Sometimes When I’m Sad” has been endorsed by Jo Frost, The Supernanny and pediatric depression expert ,Dr. Joan Luby.

Buy the Book:
Free Spirit Publishing
Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble
Indiebound ~ Walmart

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Yesterday I reviewed the wonderful book Sometimes When I’m Mad by Deborah Serani. Today I am reviewing another book by Deborah Serani, Sometimes When I’m Sad. Sadness is something we all face, and Serani does another awesome job of writing this book to help children cope with the feelings of sadness. A few of the things this book suggest when you are sad is throwing a ball instead of throwing toys, or talk to someone such as a family member, friend or counselor.

This is a really great book for when your child is sad. The story is simple yet with so many valuable lessons within the pages. And the illustrations by Kyra Teis help bring the story to life with the perfect illustrations on each page to match the story. I love that the colors inside and on the cover match the moods of the storyline. Sometimes When I’m Sad. Is perfect for elementary and daycare classrooms. And even though this book is written for children, I think adults can benefit from the valuable lessons here in this book.

In the back of this book there is so much information that tells you how to deal with children who are sad. I think this book it very well worth purchasing. I highly recommend this book to anyone with children. This one is Five Stars for me.

Meet the Author:

Deborah

Serani, Psy.D. is psychologist in practice over 30 years. She is also a

senior professor at Adelphi University and has been published in

academic journals on many psychological subjects. Dr. Serani is a go-to

expert for psychological issues. Her interviews can be found at ABC

News, CNN, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Reader’s

Digest, The Washington Post and USA Today, and affiliate radio station

programs at CBS and NPR, just to name a few. She is also a TEDx speaker

and has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Serani has worked

as a technical advisor for the NBC television show, Law & Order:

Special Victims Unit – where a recurring character, Judge D. Serani, was

named for her. Dr. Serani is an award-winning author, writing about

psychological topics in many genres.

Connect with the author: website ~twitter ~facebook ~ goodreads

Tour Schedule:

Jan 4 – The Adventures of a Traveler’s Wife – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD
Jan 4 – Rockin Book Reviews – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD
Jan 5 – Splashes of Joy – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD
Jan 5 – Kam’s Place – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD
Jan 6 – Splashes of Joy – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD
Jan 6 – A Mama’s Corner of the World – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD
Jan 7 – A Mama’s Corner of the World – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD
Jan 7 – Kam’s Place – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD
Jan 10 –Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD
Jan 11 – Bound 4 Escape – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD
Jan 11 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD
Jan 12 – Pause for Tales – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD
Jan 12 – She Just Loves Books – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD
Jan 13 – Pause for Tales – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD
Jan 13 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD
Jan 14 – The Adventures of a Traveler’s Wife – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD
Jan 18 – Bound 4 Escape – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD
Jan 18 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD
Jan 19 – Rockin Book Reviews – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD
Jan 20 –Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD
Jan 21 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD
Jan 24 – She Just Loves Books – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD

Tour and Giveaway Sometimes When I’m Mad by Deborah Serani

05 Jan 2022 4 Comments

by Splashes of Joy in Deborah Serani, iRead Book Tours, IReadBook

Join Us for This Tour: January 4 to January 24

Book Details:

Book Title: Sometimes When I’m Mad by Deborah Serani
Category: Children’s Non-Fiction (Ages 3-7)
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, 40 pages
Release date: January 2022
Content Rating: G. Rated G.

Book Description:

Award-winning author and psychologist Dr. Deborah Serani and illustrator Kyra TeTei team up again for a companion to “Sometimes When I’m Sad” that tactackle the difficult feeling of anger. “Sometimes When I’m Mad” describes a child’s experience with anger and the many ways it can surface, along with ways children – and adults who love them – can use anger management techniques.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Sometimes When I’m Mad by Deborah Serani is a really cute fantastic book that teaches children what to do and how to change their feelings when they are feeling mad. One of the things papa tells is little girl to do when she feels mad is to lay down for a while, and she does, and it makes her feel better. There are many more examples in the book and with the help of her mom, grandma, grandpa and teacher, this little girl gets help that makes her feel better.

I think this book is good for any child at any age. Everyone feels mad at times, and the valuable lessons in the book can be helpful for anyone. Serani dies a fabulous job writing this book, teaching lessons that are so valuable to learn. The sweet and beautiful illustrations by Kyra Teis brings this story to life on the pages as each page fits perfectly together. I love that the colors fit so well with the mood of each page in this book. I really adore this hardcover book and I encourage you to pick up this book for your child. I feel this will also go very well in elementary school library as well as daycare libraries. This is definitely one you want your child to have. I’m giving this one Five Stars!

Buy the Book:
Free Spirit Publishing
Amazon ~ Walmart

Also Available from Dr. Deborah Serani:

Book Details:

Book Description:

“Sometimes

When I’m Sad” is a sensitive and supportive story to help young

children recognize and cope with sadness. Written by psychologist,

Deborah Serani, Psy.D. and illustrated by Kyra Teis, this award-winning

children’s book is also an invaluable resource for parents, teachers,

caregivers and other mental health professionals. “Sometimes When I’m

Sad” has been endorsed by Jo Frost, The Supernanny and pediatric

depression expert ,Dr. Joan Luby.