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- Talented and connected author has significant experience, background, and previous product sales in these techniques. Her Touch.Nology program has been in practice for over 15 years and was used by branches of the Department of Defense including: Army National Guard, Army Reserves, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, US Navy Seals, and The Pentagon¿s Yellow Ribbon Program resulting in sales of 17 million total resilience tools and 358,000 books to that audience.
- Users report improved outcomes in the areas of deployment and reintegration issues, such as: building resiliency, connecting/reconnecting with loved ones, inspiring positive communications, improving user¿s sense of well-being, combating depression, stimulating creativity, providing safe vehicles for children to express themselves, assisting family reintegration, and providing information/ tools regarding dealing with PSTD.
- Author has first-hand experience with resiliency and created these products as she worked to recover from a severe spinal injury she sustained in a car accident.
- Recognized as best practice by: Pentagon¿s Defense Center of Excellence; Defense Center of Excellence recognition; The Child, Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Proponency of the Army; Homeland Security Studies in the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; National Military Family; Officially a part of administrations war on terror; Military Moms; Harvesting Happiness Radio.
- Based on scientific research in the area of neuroplasticity that focuses on how different thought patterns affect the human mind and body. Thoughts trigger the release of cortisol, dopamine, etc. by the brain, which then impact the health and well-being of the mind and body.
- Excellent "New Year, New You." choice and helpful offering for newlyweds, new parents, caregivers, those who have faced health crisis or been in accidents, those facing financial strife or stress from moving, PTSD, etc.
About the author
Janine Wilburn is an award-winning artist, innovator, and writer. She has a master's degree in East West Psychology and is pursuing her PhD. For decades, Janine worked as a marketing professional, receiving recognition for her work with a Cannes Film Festival Bronze Lion, a Clio, and other awards, until a car accident changed her life. Suffering spinal damage, she needed to heal. Through her studies in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, yoga, and meditation, Janine persevered and developed resilience-building practices. The Resiliency Guides are the result of her research, experience, hope, and commitment to help others. Janine lives in San Francisco, California.
Summary
Share, reminisce, laugh, and dream together with this guided couple's journal to foster an enduring relationship filled with love, support, and joy.
Created from scientific research in neuroplasticity and how people build resiliency, Just Between Us is specially designed for two people to create a stronger connection and deepen intimacy, all while engaging in entertaining, creative activities. Inside these pages, you'll find thought-provoking questions and prompts that spark insightful discussion and joyful memories; and along the way, you'll discover the tools to help you and your partner embrace each other for who you and to face the challenges of life lived together. There are also inspirational quotes sprinkled throughout to guide your journey through the book, plus a list of helpful resources at the back.
This book will help you honor your shared past, embrace your present, and dream your future together—just between the two of you.
Foreword
ADVERTISING: Ingram e-comm, Ingram Advance Health and Wellness issue.
AWARDS: Submitted for PNBA, IndieFab, Hoffer Award, etc.
BLURBS: Targeted blurbs from doctors and VIPs in author’s network like Steve Levitan, producer and co-creator of Modern Family.
EVENTS: Author presentations and workshops across the US both in-person and online via webinars, Zoom, Youtube, and Facebook Live.
MATERIALS: Printed and digital galleys available, also targeted swag with inspirational words includes small pins and stickers, plastic bracelets, posters and postcards.
ONLINE: Series Facebook page that shares bonus content and games; sharable, helpful content posts and infographics for Valentine's Day; YouTube trailers; Video blogs and guest podcasts.
PROMOTION: Goodreads, LibraryThing, and Indie Advance Access giveaways. Giveaways to journaling influencers on Instagram.
REVIEW: Reviews, excerpts, and byliners in health, wellness, women’s and parenting media.
TRADESHOWS: Giveaways via PNBA, MPIBA, CALIBA, BEA, ALA, relevant health related conferences, etc.
