books & resources

These publications include leadership and organizational development resources, reflective tools for personal growth, and faith-based devotionals. Select titles were co-created with my daughter to support families raising neurodivergent children through strengths-based learning and encouragement.

 

Important note: These resources are intended for educational and inspirational purposes. They are not medical, psychological, or clinical services, and they do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. For mental health support, diagnosis, or treatment, please consult a licensed professional.

REFLECTIVE WORKS FOR HEALING AND GROWTH

Organizational & Leadership Development | Reflective Practice | Spiritual Formation | Family Resources

Written from lived experience and years of mentoring, these resources offer simple, steady practices for readers navigating trauma, transition, leadership pressure, and renewal. Faith-based titles include Scripture-centered reflections for those seeking spiritual grounding as part of their healing journey.

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SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Category: Devotional
Author: Dr. Leonie H. Mattison

Beside Still Waters

A 21-day devotional for trauma survivors and anyone spiritually fatigued, designed to support stillness, renewal, and steady hope through short daily readings.

Includes: 21 readings | Scripture-based reflection | brief practices for calm and restoration
Note: Spiritual and educational; not a substitute for professional care.

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I Wait in Him

A 31-day devotional for seasons of uncertainty and unanswered prayer, offering daily structure to slow down, steady the mind, and remain grounded while waiting.

Includes: 31 readings | Scripture-based encouragement | hope-building reflection
Note: Spiritual and educational; not a substitute for professional care

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Release It

A trauma-aware prayer guide for readers who want faith language for hard days. Thirty Scripture-anchored prayers offer a simple way to release what has been carried too long and take small steps toward hope.

Includes: 30 short prayers | guidance for hard days | a steady path toward calm
Note: Spiritual and educational; not a substitute for professional care.

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THE THREAD: Restore Your Faith, Love, and Life

A practice-forward transformation manual shaped by lived experience and mentoring, designed to help readers rebuild clarity, steadiness, and forward movement after trauma, crisis, or heartbreak.

Includes: a trauma-aware framework | tools and prompts | step-by-step practices
Note: Educational and spiritual; not a substitute for professional care.

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THE THREAD: Six Steps to Intentional Transformation After Trauma or Crisis

A structured guide built on six repeatable steps for readers ready to regain clarity and rebuild confidence without pressure or overwhelm.

Includes: six-step path | guided prompts | steady progress tools
Note: Educational; not a substitute for professional care.

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THE THREAD: Let God Into Your Heart and Achieve Intentional Transformation

A personal narrative of surviving trauma and rebuilding after trust is broken in spaces that should have been safe. Offers story, reflection, and practical invitations toward wise support, truth-telling, and renewal.

Includes: personal story | reflective guidance | courage and hope for next steps
Note: Spiritual and educational; not a substitute for professional care.

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The Thread Workbook: Six-Steps to Intentional Liivng After Trauma or Crisis for Women and Girls of Colo

A companion workbook designed to help readers name what they want next and take steady steps forward using guided reflection and practical exercises rooted in the T.H.R.E.A.D. approach.

Includes: guided exercises | practical tools | space for planning and accountability
Note: Educational and spiritual; not a substitute for professional care.

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The Thread Workbook: 6 Steps T.H.R.E.A.D System Achieve Intentional Transformation

Many survivors and people living through crisis ask a quiet but persistent question, am I worthy of the life I desire. I wrote this workbook from lived experience, sharing how I applied the T.H.R.E.A.D. approach to my own personal challenges to regain clarity, release what was keeping me stuck, and take steady steps forward.

Includes: guided exercises | practical tools | space for planning and accountability
Note: Educational and spiritual; not a substitute for professional care.

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Book cover of The Thread Workbook for Women and Girls of Color, a Christian healing workbook for identity and wholeness.

The Thread Adult Coloring Book: Embrace Your Identity in Christ

A Scripture-centered coloring and reflection experience pairing creativity with encouragement and gentle prompts.

Includes: 21+ designs | Scripture-based “I am” statements | reflection prompts
Note: Spiritual and educational; not a substitute for professional care.

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The Thread Adult Coloring Book: 21 Brave Women Designs

An uplifting coloring and reflection book featuring diverse designs, quotes, and activities that support reset and refocus.

Includes: 21+ designs | affirmations and quotes | reflection prompts
Note: Educational and inspirational; not a substitute for professional care.

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Journal of a Transforming Woman

A 40-day guided journal supporting daily reflection, intentional growth, and steady progress through prompts, quotes, and periodic check-ins.

Includes: 40 days of prompts | weekly tools | monthly reflection worksheets
Note: Educational and inspirational; not a substitute for professional care.

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Struck by a Lightning Bolt | Youth Adventure and Courage

Struck By A Lightning Bolt is part of trilogy where an ordinary basketball season turns electric. Jay and her best friends finally get the fourth teammate they have been hoping for when Bryan moves to town. Then a freak storm hits, Bryan is struck by lightning, and he disappears. What follows is a focused, suspenseful search for the truth as Jay, Lucas, and Aniyah work together to uncover what happened and what it means for all of them.

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Stuck on the Other Side | Youth Adventure and Hope

Stuck on The Other Side, is Part Two of a three part trilogy. Jay, Anniyah, and Lucas refuse to give up on Bryan after the storm takes him. Still unsure if he is alive, they believe there is hope if they can reach the eye of the storm in time. Lightning threatens at every turn. Forest fires close in. Thunder shakes the ground beneath their feet. And when they finally find Bryan trapped inside a whirlwind of electricity, the rescue becomes the real test. Jay leaps in to pull him free, but the outcome is completely unexpected. Caught in the storm, will Jay find a way out of the new hurdle standing in her way before it is too late?

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SURVIVED | Youth Adventure Finale

A strengths-based activity book helping children name strengths, build confidence, and practice self-belief.

Includes: activities and prompts | positive self-talk | simple journaling
Note: Educational and inspirational; not medical or psychological advice.

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Uncover Your Buried Treasure: A Discovery Book of the Skills You Already Possess

A strengths-based activity book helping children name strengths, build confidence, and practice self-belief.

Includes: activities and prompts | positive self-talk | simple journaling
Note: Educational and inspirational; not medical or psychological advice.

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Uncover Your Buried Treasure: Children's Puzzle Book

A story and activity book that encourages children to notice strengths in everyday routines and build confidence at home and at school.

Note: Educational and inspirational; not medical or psychological advice.

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