Valentine's Day and Broken Heart Syndrome
Valentine's Day is not always a candy-coated day of love and romance.For many who've lost a loved one, suffered a breakup, or are on the brink of separation or divorce, this day is anything but...
View ArticleProlonged Grief Disorder
For adults, the death of a partner, parent, child, sibling, or friend can be devastating. For a child, death of a parent, sibling, grandparent or a beloved pet may leave an indelible mark - and cast...
View ArticleSelf-Injury Awareness
What do these high profile individuals have in common? Singer, Fiona Apple; Comedian, Russell Brand; Actress, Drew Barrymore; Actor, Johnny Depp; Actor, Colin Farrell; Actress, Megan Fox; Actress,...
View ArticleRead-Aloud Visits with Dr. Deborah Serani
Book an in-person or virtual author visit with award-winning children's picture book author, Dr. Deborah Serani. Contract, rates and school instructions available upon request.CONTACT Dr. Deborah...
View ArticleSocial Emotional Learning Podcast at That Early Childhood Nerd
Check out with these wonderful authors, and yours truly, on That Early Childhood Nerd Podcast as we talk about our new Free Spirit Publishing children's books and the importance of...
View ArticleWhen It's NOT All in Your Head: Medical Gaslighting
I've worked with many children and adults who've been told to seek mental health treatment by medical professionals, because their physical complaints were not real. These patients were told things...
View Article7 Tips to Cope with Thanksgiving Blues
‘Tis the season of gratitude, when the calendar marks the holiday of Thanksgiving, and we gather to give thanks. Messages and reminders of practicing gratitude are highlighted as themes on television...
View ArticleSometimes When I'm Worried - Preorder Now
"Sometimes When I'm Worried" is the newest book from my award-winning Sometimes When series. In it, children learn practical strategies for coping with worry and anxiety.Preorder here.With quiet,...
View ArticleGoodreads Book Giveaway: The Award-Winning "SOMETIMES WHEN I'M BORED"
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View ArticleBaby Books
So happy to have these wee little books to give out to children at book fairs.
View ArticleWhen Mother's Day is Tough
Mother's Day is a holiday that is marked world-wide. Countries such as the United States, Canada, The UK, Australia, China and Japan, just to name a few, highlight the day on their yearly...
View ArticleDr. Deb is a Best Mind Blog of 2023
Photo: Feedspot LogoMy little ol' blog has been noted as one a the top Best Mind Blogs of 2023 from media giant Feedspot, the Internet's Largest Curated Database of Bloggers and Podcasts.Studies show...
View ArticleGoodreads Giveaway of "Sometimes When I'm Worried"
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View ArticleJuly is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique mental health struggles that racial, ethnic and minority subcultures face in the United States....
View ArticleAugust in National Make a Will Month
Studies show that 75% of parents don't have a will. While many think they're too young, don't have enough money or that their property will automatically go to their next of kin, all three common...
View ArticleSeptember 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day
Sunday September 10, 2023 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Every 40 seconds someone in the world dies by suicide. This means suicide is responsible for almost one million deaths every year across the...
View ArticleBOOK TOUR: Living with Depression by Deborah Serani
Book Tour Schedule:Oct 9 – Liese's Blog – book spotlightOct 9 - Leanne Bookstagram – book reviewOct 10 –Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveawayOct 10 -Rockin' Book Reviews – book review /...
View ArticleInternational Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is 11/18/23
In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, a survivor of his father’s 1972 suicide, introduced a new resolution into the US Senate. With its passage, the US Congress designated the Saturday before Thanksgiving as...
View ArticleShrink Wrap Radio Podcast - Living with Depression
Catch my interview with Dr. David Van Nuys on Shrink Rap Radio Podcast as we talk about my latest book, mental health, the power of psychotherapy and wellbeing.
View ArticleWhy Decorating Early for the Holidays is a Good Thing
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Adelphi University (@adelphiu) Did you decorate early for the holidays? Deborah Serani, Psy. D, senior adjunct professor of psychology shares the science...
View ArticleNew Book Sketches
One of my favorite things when writing children's books is when my wonderful and talented illustrator, Kyra Teis, takes my notes and creates the characters and illustrations for the picture book. It's...
View ArticleFirst Draft Cover Art
Received the first draft cover art to my next children's book, "Sometimes When I'm Jealous." Always so meaningful and fun to collaborate with my illustrator Kyra Teis.
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