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"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up". Pablo PicassoColoring has become an active and pleasurable interest for millions of adults. It's a phenomenon that captivates more people every day, but why? What is the psychological reason so many of us find peace, enjoyment, and hope when coloring? How does the simple act of putting pencil crayon to paper affect our brains, our bodies, and our emotional health?The Psychology of Adult Coloring explores the history of coloring and the vast array of options now available. It looks at how art has been used as an outlet to express what some can't or won't say, and how art therapy has been a valuable tool helping those with depression, addictions, facing the loss of loved ones, cancer and many other issues.



About the Author

Blake LeVine

Blake LeVine is a life coach and author dedicated to helping improve the mental health of those he works with. Blake is a survivor of bipolar disorder and has been healthy for over 17 years. He knows personally how important it is to manage the illness.

Blake's fascinating life story begins as a young man in New York. With determination and persistence he personally met nearly every notable person. By age 14, he had met in person Michael Jackson, Princess Diana, Mother Teresa, Audrey Hepburn, Paul McCartney, Steven Spielberg, The Rolling Stones, Margaret Thatcher, Mikhail Gorbachev, 7 United States Presidents, The Dalai Lama, Patrick Swayze, Michael Landon, Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt and over 5,000 notable people. He wrote his first book at age 15 titled Okay Dad You Can Take The Picture: A Young Man's Quest For Autographs Of The Famous.

Blake LeVine has always been fascinated learning about how the mind works and the way to accomplish goals. He has a Masters Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University and through that program learned many psychological lessons. Blake has also worked with the homeless in New York, foster care children, in a rehab clinic, hospitals, and in private practice. For several years, Blake helped individuals, families and children at his practice in Melville, New York. He helped clients to deal with depression, addictions, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, grief, career problems, and family issues. He has also appeared on CNN, Fox, ABC, The Los Angeles Times, NY Post, NY Newsday, Philadelphia Enquirer, The Oprah Winfrey Website, and over 500 radio programs. His life lessons are valuable and often quoted in the media. His new book Beating Bipolar was released by Hay House. He's done speaking for organizations including Depression And Bipolar Support Alliance, NAMI, The Salvation Army, Eli Lilly, conferences, and schools.

Blake has been married for many years and has two beautiful children. He currently does life coaching for clients around the world by telephone. You may learn about his work and daily updates at http://www.blakelevinecoaching.com



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