Mindfulness of Italy Inspires Readers to Follow Italy's Example of Relaxation to Improve Health

FOSTER, R.I. - Oct. 6, 2017 - PRLog -- Illustrated with over 40 original color photographs of notable landmarks and the countryside of Italy, Dr. Jo-Ann Petrucci Andrews' new book, The Mindfulness of Italy pays homage to the slower and more relaxed Italian way of daily life.

But the book is also a self-help guide. Filled with dozens of observations, inspirational quotes and memorable sayings designed to engage, relax and inspire, the book focuses on a modality of mindfulness that the author employs in her own private practice. By following this guidance, Jo Ann hopes to inspire readers to act and improve their own productivity, mental health and outlook on life.

Jo-Annprovides counseling for children, adults, adolescents, couples and families, caring for a wide range of behavioral, emotional, cognitive, biological, social, parenting, and family issues. She works with issues associated with anger management, adoption, foster care, autism spectrum disorders, bereavement, developmental disabilities, divorce & co-parenting, and mood disorders. Jo-Ann has worked for a variety of nonprofit community-based programs providing treatment for families and is committed to family, school, and community engagement.

Jo-Ann holds a Doctorate Degree in educational leadership from Johnson and Wales University and has an EBD in the PhD clinical counseling program from Capella University, in Minneapolis. Jo-Ann is also a graduate of Providence College where she earned a master's degree in pastoral counseling and guidance counseling. She completed her undergraduate studies at Rhode Island College where she received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology, and at The University of Steubenville where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in theology.  She is a licensed mental health counselor and has a private practice in Woonsocket and Warwick, Rhode Island.

Jo-Ann is a member of the Association of Rhode Island Authors, and currently lives on a New England farm with her husband, children, and animals.

The Mindfulness of Italy is available to purchase through select bookstores and gift shops, major online retailers, and through the publisher at http://www.StillwaterPress.com.