Mindfully Me 3-Pack

Louise Shanagher is a children’s therapist, mindfulness teacher and psychology lecturer from County Roscommon. Louise has a BA and an MSc in psychology and further qualifications in psychotherapy and play therapy. Her mission is to promote positive mental health for children while equipping them with tools and sensibilities to care for their own well-being.Rose Finerty is a visual artist from County Westmeath. Rose has a BA in Visual Communications in Graphic Design and believes in the healing powers of creativity.

• ‘I was so impressed with [Louise and Rose] and the way they taught [that] I bought a bunch of books to take back with me to the U.S. … The meditation teachers that go through our Meditation Teacher Academy have really enjoyed [It’s Always There and Where is Happy?].’ – Sarah McLean, Director of the McLean Teacher Academy Institute • ‘A treasure in the infant classroom. The children often call it their favourite book and it almost instantly creates a calming, safe atmosphere for them. I begin using it in September and by the midterm the children are using the techniques … The impact of this book in my classroom has been hugely beneficial and I look forward to using it again and again.’ – Edel Walsh, Primary School Teacher ‘Louise Shanagher’s rhyming text sets specific emotional challenges in an accessible context, which is complemented by Rose Finerty’s lively figures. Book-ended by themed activities, this is a practical, as well as an enjoyable, series that would work equally well at home or in a classroom situation’ The Irish Times ‘This is a wonderfully engaging series that provides real-world solutions and techniques to children coping with everyday problems. Not only that, the series encourages children to become health literate and empowers them to understand not only their own emotions but to relate to others around them too. An invaluable resource for parents and teachers’ Inis Magazine (Children’s Books Ireland)