Lou Lou Rose will be launching their new book, Where is Happy, published by Lilliput Press on Saturday June 24 from 2pm to 5pm in the Social Hub in Athlone Institute of Technology.
This book prompts children to question whether external things such as toys and popularity really bring lasting happiness and encourages children to practice finding peace and happiness within themselves. The story promotes self-confidence and self esteem by encouraging children to love and accept themselves just as they are.
The book introduces the use of affirmations, mirror work and power posing to children, all well established and effective methods for promoting self love, self acceptance and self esteem. The book also contains a workbook, which helps parents and children work on the themes of the book together and reinforces the message of the story.
Lou Lou Rose is the creative partnership of children’s therapist Louise Shanagher and visual artist Rose Finerty.
Louise Shanagher is a children’s therapist, mindfulness teacher and psychology lecturer from Kiltoom, Roscommon. Louise has a BA and MSc in psychology and further qualifications in psychotherapy and play therapy. Her mission is to promote positive mental health for children while equipping them with tools and sensibilities to care for their own well being.
Rose Finerty is a visual artist from Westmeath with a BA in visual communication in graphic design, and believes in the healing powers of creativity. She is passionate about creating books for children that hope to encourage both a celebration of their humanity and also a deeper connection to themselves and each other.
The world today can be a complicated and confusing place for children, with childhood anxiety and mental health issues on the rise.
Lou Lou Rose are passionate about creating books, animations and other means of promoting positive mental health and well being. They aim to encourage children to love and accept themselves by equipping them with practical self-care ideas that will stay with them throughout life.
The book launch will be a free, fun-filled family event with mindful art and craft activities, games, treasure hunt, face-painting, treats, finger food and lots more surprises.
