A Princess and Her Garden is a fable that reflects the stories of many women-and some men-who learn to put other people's needs before their own, until one day they come to realize they feel lost or unhappy because they have forgotten, or perhaps never learned, how to care for themselves. The telling of this story is more about the awakening and arrival of you, the reader, than it is about the journey of the Princess. The authors have wisely used their years of counseling and coaching experience to create a guided journal (The Queen of Yourself) that prompts you to reflect and answer thought provoking questions about your childhood, and what you learned about taking care of yourself and others. This unique journaling experience helps you cultivate a new life story in which you love both yourself and those closest to you. Beautiful color illustrations enhance this new edition-a beautiful allegory for reflecting on any stage in life. The included book club discussion qu
Pat Adson, Ph.D., LP, PPC is a licensed psychologist, a certified coach, and an educator. In her professional career she has combined teaching and clinical practice in the fields of education, psychotherapy, and life coaching. In addition to a private coaching practice she enjoys serving as a mentor to other coaches and to coaches in training. She is the author of
Finding Your Own True North and Helping Others Find Direction in Life, and
Depth Coaching: Discovering Archetypes for Empowerment, Growth, and Balance.
Jennifer E. Van Homer, BS, MSC, CHIC is an Executive Coach and Vice President of the Advancing Leadership Institute and lives in Santa Barbara, CA. She is also the co-author of The Relating Game.