"Healing Without Hurting" Provides Guidelines for Reversing ADHD, Autism, Apraxia

OXFORD, Conn. - Dec. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- Psychotherapist and young mother Jennifer Giustra-Kozek, LPC, NCC, has released her first book, Healing Without Hurting: Treating ADHD, Apraxia and Autism Spectrum Disorders Naturally and Effectively without Harmful Medication in November 2014(Changing Lives Press) to acclaimed praise. “Pure excellence! If you are a family with a special needs child, this book will give you the answers you are looking for,” wrote Dr. Jared Skowron, best-selling author of 100 Natural Remedies for Your Child. “This book should be a bible for parents and physicians alike,” commented William Kelley Eidem, author of The Doctor Who Cures Cancer.

A Connecticut resident, Giustra-Kozek articulates her very personal stories of living and raising her son Evan, now 8 years old, who has Autism Spectrum disorder. Through five years of failed mainstream medicine treatments, and intensive personal research, Giustra-Kozek discovered how to use nutrition and other ‘alternative’ health practices to literally heal ADHD, autism and neuro-developmental issues. “Truly inspirational! This book should be mandatory reading for every parent, caregiver, extended family member affected by autism, ADHD, apraxia and even many mental health conditions challenging our families, educators, medical and government service systems,” stated special needs advisor and national speaker Douglas Baker.

Dedicated “In loving memory of the 26 beautiful lives lost on December 14, 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary, and for all those who need love and healing!’, Giustra-Kozek’s book provides a methodical approach to understanding the underlying causes of mental disorders that plague so many young people, including Sandy Hook shooter Adam Lanza. Recently she stated, “I know firsthand of the devastation and anguish these disorders bring to a person’s life. I feel strongly that the wrong medical response to Adam Lanza’s (autism) spectrum disorder may have contributed to this devastating tragedy.”

Through 10 years of working in the mainstream medical model and five years of intensive research to help her son be released from the struggles of autism, in Healing Without Hurting Giustra-Kozek shares non-pharmaceutical ‘tried and true’ solutions. Dr. Skowron commented, “She shares her story - a story of hope, a story of recovery, a story that should be shouted from the mountains that you can have your child back!”

In her book’s introduction, Giustra-Kozek wrote, “As a psychotherapist for 15 years, I witnessed that most medical practitioner’s focus on medication as the primary treatment option. I’ve frequently seen medications change sweet, agreeable children into angry, depressed, and/or foggy kids their parents didn’t recognize.” Throughout her book, she provides effective natural treatments and success stories for other parents, and medical practitioners, who are also struggling to find remedies to treat children’s disorders. Today, through her courageous efforts, her son Evan no longer has mood swings, hits other people, screams, or bursts into fits of rage. His notable improvements inspire her determination to educate other parents and to help shift current medical practices into healthier alternatives.

In the introduction, Giustra-Kozek instructs, “Everyone is different and requires individual care. So, rather than provide just one solution, I’ll cover a full menu of natural treatment options that I discovered in my quest to help my son. You can pick and choose the ones that are the best fit for you or the person you’re caring for, designing a personal treatment plan.” She wrote that having worked for over a decade in the world of mainstream medicine she possesses a strong understanding of both its strengths and weaknesses. “But I’m also a mom who fiercely loves her son, and for his sake, I explored all available options, eventually finding better solutions than any conventional specialist had ever offered.”

With 10 years of practice in treating health disorders including Asperger’s, depression, anxiety, and OCD, author Giustra-Kozek uses this knowledge and experience to help others. Her Facebook page, “Healing ADHD & Asperger’s Without Hurting” has a following of over 100,000 people seeking support and help. Her insights into natural remedies to treat her son inspired Giustra-Kozek to walk away from psychiatrist practices and today she works in a wellness center with physical and natural health practitioners who do not rely on medication for its benefits. She is also part of the Sandy Hook Promise movement and the Holistic Moms Network working to inspire change in the community regarding mental illnesses. Additionally, her columns have been published in magazines that include Natural Mother Magazine, Wise Mom Magazine, Autism File Magazine,and Aquapoinics.

Healing Without Hurting: Treating ADHD, Apraxia and Autism Spectrum Disorders Naturally and Effectively without Harmful Medication is available at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble and sells for $24.99.

To learn more, visit www.healingwithouthurting.com and follow Jennifer Giustra-Kozek on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/onyourpathtohealing.