Overview

A new book written by Rachel Munns has been helping teenagers to identify and combat the common causes of everyday mental health problems. Stress is the number one cause of teenage illness in the UK, suicide rates in this age group are at an all-time high, and the Mental Health Service is under enormous pressure. With this book teenagers can get practical help and guidance before stress begins to cause major health and social problems. Rachel explains...""Inspired by my own family experiences as a mother, daughter and wife, five years ago I set out to create the materials and techniques that could genuinely help teenagers to combat the everyday stress caused by relationships, social media, bullying and pressures at school. My previous experience as a TV presenter, reporter and trainer gave me the research and writing skills to produce a book that I believe can genuinely make a difference to this vulnerable group of society."" Published in March 2019, 'The Circus of Life' is largely based on a highly-successful course that Rachel developed and has successfully presented at schools and businesses throughout the country. In the opening chapter, the book introduces Rachel as 'The Ringmaster' and gives her reasons behind writing the book. She then describes the many similarities between performing well at the circus and performing well in life, for example, juggling priorities and balancing different demands. The book then carefully explains the causes and symptoms of stress and anxiety, in a language that teenagers will understand and presented in a way that they will not feel intimidated, patronised or frightened by. Subsequent chapters then invite the reader to complete a 'Big Top' model, that helps them to identify their own strengths and weaknesses, and guide them into self-administered positive changes that will give them increased resilience to stress-related issues, and greater success in relationships and personal performance. Finally, there is an appendix that gives further explanation on specific issues such as eating disorders and depression, with a comprehensive list of tailored support services and charities that are available online and/or by phone. The Circus of Life is receiving excellent reviews from teenagers, teachers and mental health professionals alike: "" I think parents and teens will love this. It would be a great read in the wait between assessment and intervention, at a time when parents can feel so helpless"" Victoria Bonnett, Clinical Psychologist, CAMHS ""As a teenager I will admit that life is tough - reading this book will make many teens believe in themselves and know that it's OK to ask for help. Amazing content and helpful methods; love this!"" Shreya Ghimire, 13 ""Thank you for putting me in a good mood. I suffer from clinical depression and this book enabled me to focus on the positive things"" Year 11 boy, Kirkby College ""I highly recommend this book to EVERYONE! You don't have to be a teenager or a parent of one to see for yourself how this book can change the way you view stress, and how easy it is to build resilience"" Prashansha Sharma, Parent

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""I have known Rachel for many years, and during that time I have had the privilege of seeing her mental health mission flourish as she's reached out to more and more young people. Here in The Circus of Life she sets out in print the amazing work she's been doing to give teenagers the power and the confidence to take control of their lives and thrive in this crazy world - a world for which Rachel uses the apt analogy of the 'Big Top' where, whether we like it or not, we are all performers, 'juggling balls' and sometimes 'throwing knives'. She is the 'Ring Master' who gently guides, advises and reassures the reader like a trusted friend. Rachel's experience of mental health issues within her own family - which she recounts with great candour and not an ounce of self-pity - informs much of what she writes in this book, so the reader knows immediately that it's truly authentic - the 'real deal'. But this isn't a book looking back, it's a route map for life, a sparkling self-help manual for today's teenagers, many of whom find themselves struggling to navigate the choppy and sometimes hostile waters of 21st-Century adolescence. What makes The Circus of Life so unique and so welcome is Rachel's characteristic emphasis on practical strategies for young people to manage their own mental health and to understand how their minds work, and what to do when they malfunction. Her writing truly empowers the reader and encourages them to 'Be [their] own life coach'. Anyone who knows Rachel, or indeed anyone who has spent even a small amount of time with her, will testify to her passionate desire to help others, coupled magically with boundless charm and personal warmth - all of which you will discover with delight in this wonderful and necessary book. Kendal Mills, Deputy Head (Pastoral), Stamford School "" I think parents and teens will love this. It would be a great read in the wait between assessment and intervention, at a time when parents can feel so helpless"" Victoria Bonnett, Clinical Psychologist, CAMHS ""As a teenager I will admit that life is tough - reading this book will make many teens believe in themselves and know that it's OK to ask for help. Amazing content and helpful methods; love this!"" Shreya Ghimire, 13 ""Thank you for putting me in a good mood. I suffer from clinical depression and this book enabled me to focus on the positive things"" Year 11 boy, Kirkby College ""I highly recommend this book to EVERYONE! You don't have to be a teenager or a parent of one to see for yourself how this book can change the way you view stress, and how easy it is to build resilience"" Prashansha Sharma, Parent

I have known Rachel for many years, and during that time I have had the privilege of seeing her mental health mission flourish as she's reached out to more and more young people. Here in The Circus of Life she sets out in print the amazing work she's been doing to give teenagers the power and the confidence to take control of their lives and thrive in this crazy world - a world for which Rachel uses the apt analogy of the 'Big Top' where, whether we like it or not, we are all performers, 'juggling balls' and sometimes 'throwing knives'. She is the 'Ring Master' who gently guides, advises and reassures the reader like a trusted friend. Rachel's experience of mental health issues within her own family - which she recounts with great candour and not an ounce of self-pity - informs much of what she writes in this book, so the reader knows immediately that it's truly authentic - the 'real deal'. But this isn't a book looking back, it's a route map for life, a sparkling self-help manual for today's teenagers, many of whom find themselves struggling to navigate the choppy and sometimes hostile waters of 21st-Century adolescence. What makes The Circus of Life so unique and so welcome is Rachel's characteristic emphasis on practical strategies for young people to manage their own mental health and to understand how their minds work, and what to do when they malfunction. Her writing truly empowers the reader and encourages them to 'Be [their] own life coach'. Anyone who knows Rachel, or indeed anyone who has spent even a small amount of time with her, will testify to her passionate desire to help others, coupled magically with boundless charm and personal warmth - all of which you will discover with delight in this wonderful and necessary book. Kendal Mills, Deputy Head (Pastoral), Stamford School I think parents and teens will love this. It would be a great read in the wait between assessment and intervention, at a time when parents can feel so helpless Victoria Bonnett, Clinical Psychologist, CAMHS As a teenager I will admit that life is tough - reading this book will make many teens believe in themselves and know that it's OK to ask for help. Amazing content and helpful methods; love this! Shreya Ghimire, 13 Thank you for putting me in a good mood. I suffer from clinical depression and this book enabled me to focus on the positive things Year 11 boy, Kirkby College I highly recommend this book to EVERYONE! You don't have to be a teenager or a parent of one to see for yourself how this book can change the way you view stress, and how easy it is to build resilience Prashansha Sharma, Parent

Author Information

About the Author Rachel Munns is a qualified counsellor, mindfulness practitioner and mental health first aider. She has worked with young people all over the UK for over a decade aiming to improve the mental wellbeing of the nation! She is a mum of two amazing teenage boys, wife of a wonderful hubby and general skivvy for her beautiful dog, Molly. It is her greatest wish that no teenager should ever have to suffer the way her eldest son did, and this book is her way of sharing all the advice she possibly can to help others avoid the same difficulties. It is her hope that, through the simplicity of the Big Top Model and the Daily Workout, young people will find a way to navigate the challenges of their teenage years. A degree-qualified Graphic Designer with broad experience in the creation, production and management of both printed and digital collateral in agency and clientside environments. An unusual combination of logical analysis with an intuitive and creative mindset, delivering consistent and practical solutions that grow brands, expand reach and generate increased sales. Primary Skills - Concepts, graphic design and copywriting for both printed and digital communications - Leading and managing multi-skilled creative and marketing teams - Brand research, creation and internal/external management - Studio workflow, budget and resource planning/management - The complete production process from brief, design and artwork to print buying and delivery - National and international marketing experience across multiple channels - Photo direction of studio and location photography including casting and planning

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