Reblogged from Flying With Red Haircrow: Kiersten Marek is a clinical social worker and writer living in Cranston, Rhode Island. She specializes in identity development for all ages. She has published fiction online and in print, and blogs on issues related to health, literature, and community at Kmareka.com. “Know Thyself” is Kiersten’s first book. She … Continue reading »
Interview: Kiersten Marek, Author of “Know Thyself: A Kid’s Guide to the Archetypes” | Flying With Red Haircrow
Reblogged from Kmareka.com: Have you ever wondered about what blogs I visit, and how I spend my free time? Interview: Kiersten Marek, Author of “Know Thyself: A Kid’s Guide to the Archetypes” | Flying With Red Haircrow.
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Reblogged from Kmareka.com: These can be for your Soul Mate, or just for yourself! Either way, they make a great Valentine’s Day Treat. They are also high in protein and whole grains, and have a list of ingredients that even I can remember off the top of my head. Recipe to come in my book, … Continue reading »
Cooking for Emotional Wellness — New Book Due out Fall of 2013!
Cooking for Emotional Wellness — New Book Due out Fall of 2013!.
New Website for “Know Thyself: A Kid’s Guide to the Archetypes”
I have built a new website to help educate about the 12 archetypes I use for children. Please visit the site at http://knowthyselfkids.wordpress.com/.
How We Heal: By Joining a Community and Connecting with Others Who Have Been Similarly Wounded
Reblogged from Kmareka.com: One of the recommendations I make in “Know Thyself” for expressing and healing your Wounded Child is to volunteer for an organization that helps others. One of the ways that I help children heal from trauma is also by inviting them to join the community of my office by contributing something to … Continue reading »
What Animals Do for Our Mental Health
Reblogged from Kmareka.com: In my book, “Know Thyself: A Kid’s Guide to the Archetypes,” I recommend that children watch or play with animals in order to become more aware of the Innocent Archetype — the naturally curious part of our identity. Research into how animals affect our mental health is just in its infancy, but … Continue reading »
The Importance of Learning to Quiet Yourself
Reblogged from Kmareka.com: In my book, Know Thyself: A Kid’s Guide to the Archetypes, I recommend children learn to practice mindfulness and meditation. In essence, one of the most important skills you can learn in life is how to quiet yourself — how to quiet your mind, how to calm your body, and how, when … Continue reading »
Presenting the Evidence for Archetypes-Based Therapy
Reblogged from Kmareka.com: There is a tremendous amount of evidence to support the practices and suggestions in my book, “Know Thyself: A Kid’s Guide to the Archetypes.” With regard to expressing your Innocent, I advise children to play outdoors every day. Here is a piece of research that shows that outdoor play is one of … Continue reading »
When Actions Don’t Speak Louder Than Words
Reblogged from PAR's Blog: A new study from researchers at Northwestern University helps to better understand the powerful impact words have on infants. While babies were watching the researchers intently, an experimenter used her forehead to turn on a light. She then allowed the infants to play with the light themselves to see if they … Continue reading »
