Mind-body health emphasizes the deep connection between mind and body, the powerful effects of the mind on health, and also our ability to influence mental and emotional states through the physical.

The most exciting work in publishing focuses on the practical solutions that continue to emerge in this field.

Who we serve

The Writers’ Group has had the opportunity to work with a number of best-selling authors on this topic, including James Gordon, MD, Director, The Center for Mind-Body Medicine; Roger Jahnke, OMD, international Qigong expert; David Rakel, MD, Director, University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine Program; and Martin Rossman, MD, cofounder, Academy for Interactive Guided Imagery.

Writers’ Group book projects have included behavioral psychology, life coaching, life purpose, lifestyle medicine, and overcoming emotional trauma. Additional published work has focused on group support, health coaching, healing exercise, hypnotherapy, imagery, medical biofeedback, meditation, relaxation techniques, somatic therapies, and spiritual counseling.

Self-help, mind-body-spirit, and coaching

The Book – Allison Shadday, LCSW. MS and Your Feelings: Handling the Ups and Downs of Multiple Sclerosis. Hunter House, 2006.

The Project – This is an insightful, thoughtfully written book focuses on the challenges of MS, written by a social worker who both sees patients and who has MS herself. For the Writers’ Group, the charge was to retain the author’s voice, intent, and flow, while providing a solid copy edit.

Reader Reviews – “Allison Shadday has written a very readable and user friendly book about multiple sclerosis. Her descriptions of the disease are clear and jargon-free which makes understanding the medical aspects quite effortless.” Amazon reviewer from Portland, OR

The Book – Patricia A. Bach Ph.D., Daniel J. Moran Ph.D., BCBA. Foreword by: Steven C. Hayes Ph.D. ACT in Practice: Case Conceptualization in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. New Harbinger Publications, 2008.

The Project – This was a basic copy edit, but the editor was also charged with offering the authors options on how the content could be organized. Given the highly personal nature of writing and book development, a focus on options is a useful way to approach any project.

Reader Reviews – “Of all the ACT books available right now, this one is my favorite – it’s a very readable and yet thorough guide.” Review by a professional on Amazon

The Book – Len Saputo, MD, and Nancy Faass, eds. Boosting Immunity: Creating Wellness Naturally. New World Library, 2002. (Two printings in English; Chinese edition, 2003; Russian edition, 2008.)

The Project – One of the first books on the role of lifestyle in health, this book has gone through two printings, as well as an edition in Russian, and one in Chinese. Working closely with Dr. Saputo, the goal was to create a resource on the connection between mind/body practices and the creation of long-lasting health. The Writers Group developed and edited contributions from a number of outstanding experts. This book was the result, breaking new ground on the subject of creating wellness naturally.

Reviews – “… provides a powerful incentive for adopting healthy practices once and for all.” NAPRA ReView “… a logical foundation for making wiser lifestyle choices.” Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients

The Book – David Rakel, MD, and Nancy Faass. Complementary Medicine in Clinical Practice. Jones & Bartlett; 2006. Soft cover, 553 pages, 70 chapters, 2 printings.

The Project – This book involved identifying and recruiting 50 contributors including faculty at the medical schools of Northwestern UCSF, University of Maryland, U. North Carolina, and U. Wisconsin. Many chapters were developed through phone interview and then the entire book was edited to create a cohesive voice, while retaining the individual style of each author. The book included contributions from:

• James Gordon, MD, Director, The Center for Mind-Body Medicine and best-selling author
• Roger Jahnke, OMD, international Qigong expert and author of a bestseller with Harper Collins
• Douglas Mann, MD, University of North Carolina, researcher on HeartMath
• David Rakel, MD, Director, University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine Program
• Martin Rossman, MD, cofounder, Academy for Interactive Guided Imagery

Client Testimonial – “Ms. Faass is a consumate professional who knows her business and I recommend her highly.” Martin Rossman, MD, Physician and Best-Selling Author

Experts and thought leaders

Many of the authors with whom we have collaborated have done leading edge work on the power of mindset in healing. We have had the privilege of coauthoring with some of the premier experts in this field.

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