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Dr. Katharina Manassis is the author of eight mental health-related books for parents and professionals. She is a retired Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with two wonderful adult children, one on the autism spectrum.
Career highlights included developing and directing a clinical-research program in Childhood Anxiety Disorders at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto; studying the causes and cognitive behavioral treatment of Anxiety Disorders with over 90 related peer reviewed papers; being a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and supervising numerous graduate students at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and the Institute of Medical Science; and managing a diverse private practice in her home community of Pi
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Katharina Manassis I plan to revisit some old favorites…short stories of John Steinbeck, Robin Kimmerer (“Braiding Sweetgrass”), poetry of William Blake, Shakespeare’s …more I plan to revisit some old favorites…short stories of John Steinbeck, Robin Kimmerer (“Braiding Sweetgrass”), poetry of William Blake, Shakespeare’s sonnets. As part of my spring cleaning, I collected books I plan to re-read on only one shelf. Not easy…try it sometime!(less)
Katharina Manassis Multiple family secrets which were only gradually revealed as I grew up, starting with the secret of how the family came to be...my untimely arrival! …moreMultiple family secrets which were only gradually revealed as I grew up, starting with the secret of how the family came to be...my untimely arrival! My life has been much more straightforward and non-mysterious since becoming an adult. Most of the time, the old adage is true: the truth sets you free. (less)
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Know someone who could use a little kindness this holiday season? Consider giving them my book “Why Kindness Is Not Random: A Guide to Nurturing Altruism”, available on Amazon or at https://www.cavershambooksellers.com Here is an excerpt, in the spirit of good will and hope:

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This is probably the most entertaining monologue I have ever read. In keeping with its conversational style, the author captures the essence of a thing or person succinctly, often in one astute observation. Very clever! What drew me in and made this ...more
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“Thus, his school performance would now be affected by a combination of inattention, anxiety, family disorganization, and motivational factors, resulting in further deterioration.”
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“The custody battle between Malcolm’s parents subsequently reduced the chances of further educational remediation or further mental health follow-up.”
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“Some people perceive the inability to achieve happiness as a personal failure, resulting in further unhappiness...yet perhaps happiness is better thought of as a blessing rather than an achievement.”
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“Some people perceive the inability to achieve happiness as a personal failure, resulting in further unhappiness...yet perhaps happiness is better thought of as a blessing rather than an achievement.”
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