A therapeutic guide to recognizing, releasing, and recovering from relationships that harm your mental and emotional health.Winner of the International Book Award in the category of Self-Help: Relationships, awarded by American Book Fest, Winner of the Living Now Book Award in the Relationship/Marriage categoryRelationships are meant to nourish us—but what happens when they cause harm instead? In Mend or Move On, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist Kate King offers a bold, compassionate guide to breaking free from toxic dynamics and reclaiming a life rooted in self-respect and happiness. King challenges the long-held belief that family loyalty and social harmony should come at the expense of personal well-being. This book is not about saving every connection—it's about knowing which relationships are worth healing, and which ones demand an honest goodbye. With insight, clarity, and empathy, King outlines the seven most common traps that keep people stuck in painful friendships, partnerships, family bonds, and professional dynamics. These include internalized guilt, unhealed trauma, codependency, and more. She guides readers through the difficult process of deciding whether to stay or walk away by outlining practical, psychology-informed tools that support both paths. Whether repairing a struggling bond or finding the strength to sever it, readers will gain strategies to navigate complex emotional territory with integrity. Through cutting-edge research and powerful stories from her clients and her own life, King offers a safe space to explore questions of belonging, betrayal, boundaries, and healing. Her unique approach provides a holistic path forward that emphasizes creative expression, evidence-based concepts, and nervous system regulation. This guide invites readers to build relationships that are honest, kind, and respectful—and to walk away from those that are dysfunctional, abusive, and beyond repair.

A therapeutic guide to recognizing, releasing, and recovering from relationships that harm your mental and emotional health.Winner of the International Book Award in the category of Self-Help: Relationships, awarded by American Book Fest, Winner of the Living Now Book Award in the Relationship/Marriage categoryRelationships are meant to nourish us—but what happens when they cause harm instead? In Mend or Move On, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist Kate King offers a bold, compassionate guide to breaking free from toxic dynamics and reclaiming a life rooted in self-respect and happiness. King challenges the long-held belief that family loyalty and social harmony should come at the expense of personal well-being. This book is not about saving every connection—it's about knowing which relationships are worth healing, and which ones demand an honest goodbye. With insight, clarity, and empathy, King outlines the seven most common traps that keep people stuck in painful friendships, partnerships, family bonds, and professional dynamics. These include internalized guilt, unhealed trauma, codependency, and more. She guides readers through the difficult process of deciding whether to stay or walk away by outlining practical, psychology-informed tools that support both paths. Whether repairing a struggling bond or finding the strength to sever it, readers will gain strategies to navigate complex emotional territory with integrity. Through cutting-edge research and powerful stories from her clients and her own life, King offers a safe space to explore questions of belonging, betrayal, boundaries, and healing. Her unique approach provides a holistic path forward that emphasizes creative expression, evidence-based concepts, and nervous system regulation. This guide invites readers to build relationships that are honest, kind, and respectful—and to walk away from those that are dysfunctional, abusive, and beyond repair.

A groundbreaking guide for self-healing enthusiasts that teaches a fresh therapeutic approach for a meaningful life by combining science, creativity, psychology, and insightful personal growth tools."Readers willing to put in the work, actively explore their experiences, and tap into their creativity will be rewarded." — Booklist* Winner, 2024 International Impact Book Award for Psychology and Self-Help* First Place, The Bookfest Awards* Winner, Psychology/Mental Health Category, 2024 International Book Awards* Winner, Book Excellence AwardThe common problem in our society is precisely this: We are not as alright as we seem. Trauma, physical and mental illness, and disembodied value systems are at an all-time high across our communities. Additionally, issues of pervasive social justice imbalances, inequality for marginalized communities, and painfully charged political dynamics clearly demonstrate a large-scale desire for collective change and transformation. Society is waking up to a new reality without the shackles and numbness that have previously limited our potential. This book is the timely resource to support the expansive elevation humanity demands. The Radiant Life Project answers the yearning for large-scale repair with the intention of mending the world by first cultivating radical wellbeing within each individual. This book teaches a fresh and accessible approach to self-healing with deep compassion, skillful expertise, and exquisite strategies for intentional progression toward improved mind-body-soul wellness. In truth, Fine is not going to cut it. Surviving is not thriving. There is no substitute for the aliveness that follows when a person actively nurtures their inner pilot light so it can roar with brilliance. The Radiant Life Project is a groundbreaking guide for this essential inner-work that ignites inner-radiance through Kate King’s unique therapeutic approach and engaging experiential offerings. This is a unique and timely masterclass based on Kate’s over fifteen years of clinical psychotherapeutic practice and humble life learnings that combines science, psychology, spirituality, and creativity to activate powerful personal transformation. Beyond intellectual stimulation and soulful inspiration, The Radiant Life Project offers practical tools and unique exercises that will spark deep sustainable healing. For those who have experienced years of therapy and personal development without regularly feeling the resonance of freedom and joy, this book is the missing piece you’ve been looking for to supercharge your self-improvement success.

A therapeutic guide to recognizing, releasing, and recovering from relationships that harm your mental and emotional health.Winner of the International Book Award in the category of Self-Help: Relationships, awarded by American Book Fest, Winner of the Living Now Book Award in the Relationship/Marriage categoryRelationships are meant to nourish us—but what happens when they cause harm instead? In Mend or Move On, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist Kate King offers a bold, compassionate guide to breaking free from toxic dynamics and reclaiming a life rooted in self-respect and happiness. King challenges the long-held belief that family loyalty and social harmony should come at the expense of personal well-being. This book is not about saving every connection—it's about knowing which relationships are worth healing, and which ones demand an honest goodbye. With insight, clarity, and empathy, King outlines the seven most common traps that keep people stuck in painful friendships, partnerships, family bonds, and professional dynamics. These include internalized guilt, unhealed trauma, codependency, and more. She guides readers through the difficult process of deciding whether to stay or walk away by outlining practical, psychology-informed tools that support both paths. Whether repairing a struggling bond or finding the strength to sever it, readers will gain strategies to navigate complex emotional territory with integrity. Through cutting-edge research and powerful stories from her clients and her own life, King offers a safe space to explore questions of belonging, betrayal, boundaries, and healing. Her unique approach provides a holistic path forward that emphasizes creative expression, evidence-based concepts, and nervous system regulation. This guide invites readers to build relationships that are honest, kind, and respectful—and to walk away from those that are dysfunctional, abusive, and beyond repair.

A therapeutic guide to recognizing, releasing, and recovering from relationships that harm your mental and emotional health.Winner of the International Book Award in the category of Self-Help: Relationships, awarded by American Book Fest, Winner of the Living Now Book Award in the Relationship/Marriage categoryRelationships are meant to nourish us—but what happens when they cause harm instead? In Mend or Move On, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist Kate King offers a bold, compassionate guide to breaking free from toxic dynamics and reclaiming a life rooted in self-respect and happiness. King challenges the long-held belief that family loyalty and social harmony should come at the expense of personal well-being. This book is not about saving every connection—it's about knowing which relationships are worth healing, and which ones demand an honest goodbye. With insight, clarity, and empathy, King outlines the seven most common traps that keep people stuck in painful friendships, partnerships, family bonds, and professional dynamics. These include internalized guilt, unhealed trauma, codependency, and more. She guides readers through the difficult process of deciding whether to stay or walk away by outlining practical, psychology-informed tools that support both paths. Whether repairing a struggling bond or finding the strength to sever it, readers will gain strategies to navigate complex emotional territory with integrity. Through cutting-edge research and powerful stories from her clients and her own life, King offers a safe space to explore questions of belonging, betrayal, boundaries, and healing. Her unique approach provides a holistic path forward that emphasizes creative expression, evidence-based concepts, and nervous system regulation. This guide invites readers to build relationships that are honest, kind, and respectful—and to walk away from those that are dysfunctional, abusive, and beyond repair.

A groundbreaking guide for self-healing enthusiasts that teaches a fresh therapeutic approach for a meaningful life by combining science, creativity, psychology, and insightful personal growth tools."Readers willing to put in the work, actively explore their experiences, and tap into their creativity will be rewarded." — Booklist* Winner, 2024 International Impact Book Award for Psychology and Self-Help* First Place, The Bookfest Awards* Winner, Psychology/Mental Health Category, 2024 International Book Awards* Winner, Book Excellence AwardThe common problem in our society is precisely this: We are not as alright as we seem. Trauma, physical and mental illness, and disembodied value systems are at an all-time high across our communities. Additionally, issues of pervasive social justice imbalances, inequality for marginalized communities, and painfully charged political dynamics clearly demonstrate a large-scale desire for collective change and transformation. Society is waking up to a new reality without the shackles and numbness that have previously limited our potential. This book is the timely resource to support the expansive elevation humanity demands. The Radiant Life Project answers the yearning for large-scale repair with the intention of mending the world by first cultivating radical wellbeing within each individual. This book teaches a fresh and accessible approach to self-healing with deep compassion, skillful expertise, and exquisite strategies for intentional progression toward improved mind-body-soul wellness. In truth, Fine is not going to cut it. Surviving is not thriving. There is no substitute for the aliveness that follows when a person actively nurtures their inner pilot light so it can roar with brilliance. The Radiant Life Project is a groundbreaking guide for this essential inner-work that ignites inner-radiance through Kate King’s unique therapeutic approach and engaging experiential offerings. This is a unique and timely masterclass based on Kate’s over fifteen years of clinical psychotherapeutic practice and humble life learnings that combines science, psychology, spirituality, and creativity to activate powerful personal transformation. Beyond intellectual stimulation and soulful inspiration, The Radiant Life Project offers practical tools and unique exercises that will spark deep sustainable healing. For those who have experienced years of therapy and personal development without regularly feeling the resonance of freedom and joy, this book is the missing piece you’ve been looking for to supercharge your self-improvement success.