Elf-help for Overcoming Depression

By R.W. Alley and Linus Mundy

Elf-help for Overcoming Depression shows how to look into your own heart and soul, as well as to others, for help in managing emotions.


Linus Mundy has written a number of books for children and grown-ups, as well as articles for the religious press. The founder of the popular CareNotes and CareNotes for Kids booklet series from Abbey Press, he has written Slowdown Therapy and Keep-life-simple Therapy, and several books on prayer and spiritual growth. Linus and his wife, Michaelene, wrote the Bringing Religion Home newsletter for a number of years.
 
R. W. Alley is the illustrator for the popular Abbey Press adult series of Elf-help books, as well as an illustrator and writer of children’s books. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island, with his wife, daughter, and son. See a wide variety of his works at: www.rwalley.com.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Oct 14, 2014
• ISBN: 9781497688452

R.W. Alley

R. W. Alley has illustrated over 100 books for children. He has received numerous starred reviews and awards for his works, including a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award.

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Reviews for Elf-help for Overcoming Depression

[merrymary_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

One piece of advice per page. Cute elfin illustrations. Found in a hospital gift shop - would be perfect for a patient gift. Small and not too demanding. The advice is good - the same stuff I'm hearing from my counselor. Makes me feel more calm and peaceful.

[bookcrazed_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I've been gifting copies of another Abbey Press Elf book, Forgiveness Therapy for years, yet I was still surprised at how spot on Elf-help for Overcoming Depression is. This is not a do-it-yourself manual for overcoming depression. Tip No. 3 states, "Information is your best weapon against depression. Learn all you can about its causes, types, treatments." No. 6 is "Because depression frequently has physical causes and effects, to really 'cheer up' or 'snap out of it' often requires medical assistance. Turn to the experts who can help you treat it and defeat it." These are two of the 38 tips, each occupying a page in this tiny (4x6") book with a black line-drawing illustration on its facing page. Whether reading at a sitting or using it as a daily meditation, its words are well-written comfort—even if you're just feeling a little blue.