{"id":4484486662,"title":"The Sandtray Therapy Package","handle":"the-sandtray-therapy-package","description":"u003cpu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e**For Professional Useu003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThis package contains 7 sets of must-have pieces for sandtray therapy. Sets include: Fears; Grief Recovery; Versatile "Family" Figures u003ciu003e(Relationships/Feelings)u003c/iu003e; My 2 Homes u003ciu003e(Divorce)u003c/iu003e; Addictions; Trauma Scene; and Eating Disorders.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e* Fears (12-Pieces)u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eIncludes figures which represent common fears of children. It includes a set of u003cbu003e8 Monstersu003c/bu003e, a u003cbu003eGhostu003c/bu003e, the u003cbu003eBoogeymanu003c/bu003e (a scary, imaginary figure of childhood) and u003cbu003e2 Terrified Peopleu003c/bu003e figures. u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe set of u003cbu003eMonstersu003c/bu003e include eight amazingly monstrous miniatures, each with a different facial expression. These miniatures can also double as finger puppets and will fit both a child's or adult's finger. Approximately 2" tall. Made of soft floppy rubber.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe u003ciu003e"Glow-in-the-Dark"u003c/iu003e u003cbu003eGhostu003c/bu003e figure carries a chain and has the blackest of eyes. Measures approximately 3.5" tall.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe u003cbu003eBoogeymanu003c/bu003e, a scary imaginary figure of childhood, is approximately 3" tall.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003e The two u003cbu003eTerrified Peopleu003c/bu003e figures, which portray fear, are approximately 3" tall and are made of hard vinyl.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e* Grief Recovery (13-Pieces)u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eIncludes a Wooden, Hinged Coffin; 5 boquets of Realistic-Looking, Red Flowers; 5 Tombstones; an Angel; and a Rainbow.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe hinged, wooden u003cbu003eCoffinu003c/bu003e measures 6" long and can be left open, closed or "locked" with the attached latch. The coffin enables children to place notes written to a deceased family member within it. It's also sized to allow all standard dollhouse-sized dolls to be placed inside - to help children act out their emotions and concerns. u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe 5 detailed, resin u003cbu003eTombstonesu003c/bu003e measure approximately 1.5" to 2" in height. u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003e The 5 realistic detailed u003cbu003eFlower Bouquetsu003c/bu003e are approximately 1" tall and are made of resin. They can be placed alongside the coffin, or in front of the tombstones.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe u003cbu003eAngelu003c/bu003e is made of stone-colored resin allowing it to represent all races. It measures approximately 3"H.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe included hand-painted, wooden u003cbu003eRainbowu003c/bu003e, a popular symbol often used to display the bridge between the mortal and immortal world, can stand on its own. It measures approximately 5" in length and 2.5" in height.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e* Versatile "Family" Figures (36-Pieces)u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eIncludes u003cbu003e36 figures: 6 of each family memberu003c/bu003e - 6 male (father) figures; 6 female (mother) figures; 6 boy (son) figures; 6 girl (daughter) figures; 6 babies; and 6 pets.Every family member comes in each of the 6 colors (red, yellow, blue, green, orange and purple). u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eSince each figure comes in each of the 6 different colors, the figures can also be paired with emotions (red-angry, blue-sad, yellow-happy, etc.). This enables children to also choose emotions for the figures. u003ciu003eExamples: father RED - angry; mother BLUE - sad; sibling GREEN - jealous; etc.u003c/iu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThese versatile, non-detailed figures in six bright colors can represent ALL ethnicities as well as different ages. In addition to the typical family, additional family members or significant others, can be represented (i.e. step-parents, same gender parents, siblings, friends, grandparents, care-takers, neighbors, etc.).u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003ciu003eFigures are made of plastic and measure between 1.5" and 2.5" u003c/iu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e * My 2 Homes (4-Pieces)u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eSet includes two different houses and two keys. Both of the houses have space within them to leave notes/keys and are large enough for most figures to fit inside, including our u003ciu003eVersatile Family Figuresu003c/iu003e.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003eHouse 1u003c/bu003e - measures approximately 4.2"W x 2.75"D x 4.4"H.Made of Tin.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003eHouse 2u003c/bu003e - measures approximately 3.75"W x 2.25"D x 5"H. Made of Tin.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe u003cbu003e2 Keysu003c/bu003e each measure approximately 1.4". u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e* Addictions (29-Pieces)u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eIncludes miniatures for u003cbu003eSix Differentu003c/bu003e addictions: Fast Food (u003cbu003eEatingu003c/bu003e); Liquor Bottles u0026amp; Beer Cans (u003cbu003eAlcoholu003c/bu003e); Empty Pill Capsules (u003cbu003eDrugsu003c/bu003e); Cigarette (u003cbu003eSmokingu003c/bu003e); Mini-Playing Cards (u003cbu003eGamblingu003c/bu003e); a "born to shop" shopping bag u0026amp; a roll of $100 dollar bills (u003cbu003eShoppingu003c/bu003e).u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cstrongu003eFast Foodu003c/strongu003e u003cemu003e(6-Pieces)u003c/emu003eIncludes Hamburger, Hot Dog, French Fries, Soda, Ice Cream Cone u0026amp; Ice Cream Bar. Ice Cream colors vary (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry). Pieces are realistic, made of rubber and measure 1"-1.5".u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cstrongu003eLiquor Bottles u0026amp; Beer Cansu003c/strongu003e u003cemu003e(11-Pieces) u003c/emu003eLiquor Bottles (3) are made of plastic and measure 2.5". Beer Cans (8) measure 1".u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cstrongu003eEmpty Pill Capsulesu003c/strongu003e u003cemu003e(8-Pieces)u003c/emu003eIncludes 8 Gray/Yellow Pills. Empty capsules are made of 100% gelatin and are BSE free. Pills measure approximately 0.75".u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cstrongu003eCigaretteu003c/strongu003e u003cemu003e(1 Piece)u003c/emu003eThe cigarette is in proportion to a real cigarette with the end appearing to be lit, illuminated like real ash. When you exhale, a puff of fake smoke emerges. The cigarette measures approximately 3.25" long.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cstrongu003eMini-Playing Cardsu003c/strongu003e u003cemu003e(1 Deck)u003c/emu003eComplete deck of real playing cards. Cards are coated and measure approximately 1" x 1.5".u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cstrongu003eShopping Bagu003c/strongu003e "born to shop" - approximately 2"H.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cstrongu003eMoney - $100 Billsu003c/strongu003e u003cemu003e(Roll of 50)u003c/emu003eIncludes a roll of 50 authentic looking $100 bills. Leave them in a roll or separate into a stack of individual bills. Each bill measures approximately 1.5".u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e* Trauma Scene (9-Pieces)u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eSet includes 2 different ambulances, a state trooper vehicle, a doctor, a paramedic, a policeman, a first aid kit, blood splatter and barricade fencing. u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eTwo die-cast ambulances are included. One is a u003cbu003eWhite Medical Ambulanceu003c/bu003e and the other is a u003cbu003eRed Paramedic Ambulanceu003c/bu003e. Each ambulance has 2 front doors which open, 2 back doors which open as well as pull-back action. Ambulances measure approximately 5"L x 2"W x 2.5"H.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe 5 inch u003cbu003eState Trooper Vehicleu003c/bu003e is die-cast featuring opening doors, fine detailing and pull-back action.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eIncluded are 3 multicultural figures: a u003cbu003eParamedicu003c/bu003e; a u003cbu003ePolice Officeru003c/bu003e; and a u003cbu003eDoctoru003c/bu003e. Each figure is approximately 2.5" - 2.75"H, is made of durable plastic and is free-standing.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eOur miniature u003cbu003eFirst Aid Kitu003c/bu003e opens and closes and measures approximately 1.25"W x 0.75"D x 0.5"H.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe u003cbu003eBlood Splatteru003c/bu003e is made of a soft gel-like material and is approximately 1.5"L x 1.5"W.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe u003cbu003eBarricade Fencingu003c/bu003e is made with individual wooden pickets attached together with wire. The fencing is flexible, freestanding, and is a miniature version of the popular barricade fences often used by security at public events u0026amp; disasters. Fencing measures 18" in length and 2" in height.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e* Eating Disorders (21-Pieces)u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eIncludes a Full Length Mirror, a Toilet, a Scale, 8 Empty Pill Capsules, 6 Scented Cupcakes, 2 Slices of Pizza and 2 Cans of Scented Soda. All pieces are realistic.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003eFull Length Mirroru003c/bu003e - The mirror has brass trim, non-breakable glass and can be adjusted. Measures approximately 4.5"H x 2"D x 1.9"W (Dollhouse Sized).u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003eToiletu003c/bu003e - The toilet has a wooden lid and seat. Both the lid and toilet seat LIFT. Toilet measures approximately 2.5"H x 2"D x 1.6"W (dollhouse sized).u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003eScaleu003c/bu003e - The Scale is made of solid hard plastic and measures approximately 1.2"L x 0.75"W (dollhouse sized).u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003eEmpty Pill Capsules (8-Pieces)u003c/bu003e - Includes 8 Gray/Yellow pills. Empty capsules are made of 100% gelatin and are BSE free. Pills measure approximately 0.75".u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003eScented Cupcakes, Pizza Slices and Soda (10-Pieces)u003c/bu003e - The 6 SCENTED cupcakes include an assortment of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, lemon, orange and blueberry. Each realistic cupcake measures 0.9"H x 0.75"W. The 2 Pizza Slices each measure 1.4". The 2 cans of SCENTED soda measure approximately 1.5" tall. Flavors will vary and include Root Beer, Cola, Grape and Orange. Cupcakes, pizza slices and cans of soda are made of rubber.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cstrongu003eNotes:u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cimg src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1123/9978/files/warning.gif?8899938908026207388"u003eu003cbu003eWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Keep these items out of reach of young children.u003c/bu003e u003cbu003eTo be used under the direct supervision of an adult only. Not for use with children under 3 years of age.u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003ciu003eu003cspan color="#126788"u003eExclusively at Self Help Warehouse.u003c/spanu003eu003c/iu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e","published_at":"2016-01-27T22:42:00-05:00","created_at":"2016-01-27T22:42:27-05:00","vendor":"vendor-unknown","type":"Product Type:,Topic:,Hidden Categories:,What's New?:","tags":["All Sandtray Miniatures (A-Z)","Bundles u0026 Sets","Miniatures - Starter Kits u0026 Theme Sets","Miniatures - Symbolic u0026 Special Figures","Miniatures for Sand Play","NEW For Play Therapy","NEW Miniatures 2013","Non-Discount Products","Play Therapy","Self Help Warehouse - Best Sellers"],"price":12999,"price_min":12999,"price_max":12999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":14738882310,"title":"Default","option1":"Default","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"XMS310","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Sandtray Therapy Package","public_title":null,"options":["Default"],"price":12999,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-3,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1123/9978/products/sandtray-therapy-package-124-pieces.jpeg?v=1463850590","//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1123/9978/products/miniature-fears-set.jpg?v=1463850582","//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1123/9978/products/grief-recovery-set.jpg?v=1463850576","//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1123/9978/products/versatile-family-figures-36-pieces_4b39f46b-84fe-4f06-8dfb-2c82c7f695a7.jpg?v=1463850590","//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1123/9978/products/miniature-my-two-homes-set.jpg?v=1463850588","//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1123/9978/products/miniature-addictions-set.jpg?v=1463850577","//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1123/9978/products/miniature-addictions-set-21.jpg?v=1463850578","//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1123/9978/products/miniature-trauma-set.jpg?v=1463850589"],"featured_image":"//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1123/9978/products/sandtray-therapy-package-124-pieces.jpeg?v=1463850590","options":["Title"],"content":"u003cpu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e**For Professional Useu003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThis package contains 7 sets of must-have pieces for sandtray therapy. Sets include: Fears; Grief Recovery; Versatile "Family" Figures u003ciu003e(Relationships/Feelings)u003c/iu003e; My 2 Homes u003ciu003e(Divorce)u003c/iu003e; Addictions; Trauma Scene; and Eating Disorders.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e* Fears (12-Pieces)u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eIncludes figures which represent common fears of children. It includes a set of u003cbu003e8 Monstersu003c/bu003e, a u003cbu003eGhostu003c/bu003e, the u003cbu003eBoogeymanu003c/bu003e (a scary, imaginary figure of childhood) and u003cbu003e2 Terrified Peopleu003c/bu003e figures. u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe set of u003cbu003eMonstersu003c/bu003e include eight amazingly monstrous miniatures, each with a different facial expression. These miniatures can also double as finger puppets and will fit both a child's or adult's finger. Approximately 2" tall. Made of soft floppy rubber.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe u003ciu003e"Glow-in-the-Dark"u003c/iu003e u003cbu003eGhostu003c/bu003e figure carries a chain and has the blackest of eyes. Measures approximately 3.5" tall.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe u003cbu003eBoogeymanu003c/bu003e, a scary imaginary figure of childhood, is approximately 3" tall.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003e The two u003cbu003eTerrified Peopleu003c/bu003e figures, which portray fear, are approximately 3" tall and are made of hard vinyl.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e* Grief Recovery (13-Pieces)u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eIncludes a Wooden, Hinged Coffin; 5 boquets of Realistic-Looking, Red Flowers; 5 Tombstones; an Angel; and a Rainbow.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe hinged, wooden u003cbu003eCoffinu003c/bu003e measures 6" long and can be left open, closed or "locked" with the attached latch. The coffin enables children to place notes written to a deceased family member within it. It's also sized to allow all standard dollhouse-sized dolls to be placed inside - to help children act out their emotions and concerns. u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe 5 detailed, resin u003cbu003eTombstonesu003c/bu003e measure approximately 1.5" to 2" in height. u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003e The 5 realistic detailed u003cbu003eFlower Bouquetsu003c/bu003e are approximately 1" tall and are made of resin. They can be placed alongside the coffin, or in front of the tombstones.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe u003cbu003eAngelu003c/bu003e is made of stone-colored resin allowing it to represent all races. It measures approximately 3"H.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe included hand-painted, wooden u003cbu003eRainbowu003c/bu003e, a popular symbol often used to display the bridge between the mortal and immortal world, can stand on its own. It measures approximately 5" in length and 2.5" in height.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e* Versatile "Family" Figures (36-Pieces)u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eIncludes u003cbu003e36 figures: 6 of each family memberu003c/bu003e - 6 male (father) figures; 6 female (mother) figures; 6 boy (son) figures; 6 girl (daughter) figures; 6 babies; and 6 pets.Every family member comes in each of the 6 colors (red, yellow, blue, green, orange and purple). u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eSince each figure comes in each of the 6 different colors, the figures can also be paired with emotions (red-angry, blue-sad, yellow-happy, etc.). This enables children to also choose emotions for the figures. u003ciu003eExamples: father RED - angry; mother BLUE - sad; sibling GREEN - jealous; etc.u003c/iu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThese versatile, non-detailed figures in six bright colors can represent ALL ethnicities as well as different ages. In addition to the typical family, additional family members or significant others, can be represented (i.e. step-parents, same gender parents, siblings, friends, grandparents, care-takers, neighbors, etc.).u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003ciu003eFigures are made of plastic and measure between 1.5" and 2.5" u003c/iu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e * My 2 Homes (4-Pieces)u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eSet includes two different houses and two keys. Both of the houses have space within them to leave notes/keys and are large enough for most figures to fit inside, including our u003ciu003eVersatile Family Figuresu003c/iu003e.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003eHouse 1u003c/bu003e - measures approximately 4.2"W x 2.75"D x 4.4"H.Made of Tin.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003eHouse 2u003c/bu003e - measures approximately 3.75"W x 2.25"D x 5"H. Made of Tin.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eThe u003cbu003e2 Keysu003c/bu003e each measure approximately 1.4". u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cbu003e* Addictions (29-Pieces)u003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eIncludes miniatures for u003cbu003eSix Differentu003c/bu003e addictions: Fast Food (u003cbu003eEatingu003c/bu003e); Liquor Bottles u0026amp; Beer Cans (u003cbu003eAlcoholu003c/bu003e); Empty Pill Capsules (u003cbu003eDrugsu003c/bu003e); Cigarette (u003cbu003eSmokingu003c/bu003e); Mini-Playing Cards (u003cbu003eGamblingu003c/bu003e); a "born to shop" shopping bag u0026amp; a roll of $100 dollar bills (u003cbu003eShoppingu003c/bu003e).u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cstrongu003eFast Foodu003c/strongu003e u003cemu003e(6-Pieces)u003c/emu003eIncludes Hamburger, Hot Dog, French Fries, Soda, Ice Cream Cone u0026amp; Ice Cream Bar. Ice Cream colors vary (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry). Pieces are realistic, made of rubber and measure 1"-1.5".u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cstrongu003eLiquor Bottles u0026amp; Beer Cansu003c/strongu003e u003cemu003e(11-Pieces) u003c/emu003eLiquor Bottles (3) are made of plastic and measure 2.5". Beer Cans (8) measure 1".u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cstrongu003eEmpty Pill Capsulesu003c/strongu003e u003cemu003e(8-Pieces)u003c/emu003eIncludes 8 Gray/Yellow Pills. Empty capsules are made of 100% gelatin and are BSE free. Pills measure approximately 0.75".u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style="color: #000000;"u003eu003cstrongu003eCigaretteu003c/strongu003e u003cemu003e(1 Piece)u003c/emu003eThe cigarette is in proportion to a real cigarette with the end appearing to be lit, illuminated like real ash. When you exhale, a puff of fake smoke emerges. 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Having access to the right information and support is important. Our information pages will help you learn more about the support that is available to you in your area.

We offer a wide range of support and services for young people and adults living with mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, phobias and panic attacks.

There are lots of ways for you to get involved with our work. Many of our staff and volunteers have had personal or lived experience of mental health difficulties. This is what makes our charity so unique!

We are Self Help a user-led mental health charity based in the North of England. We believe in people having a choice in mental health care. We offer a wide range of support, services and opportunities for people living with mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, phobias and panic attacks.

Dont struggle alone. Our team are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If youre experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, suicidal thoughts or are in crisis, call us now.

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People who represent themselves in court are called pro per or pro se litigants. When they file papers with the court, instead of identifying an attorney as their representative on their papers, they write that they are pro per or pro se in the space where the paper asks who the attorney is representing.

Individuals have the right to represent themselves in court. People do this for a variety of reasons. In all criminal matters an individual has the right to be represented by an attorney, and if a person cannot afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent the person. In non-criminal juvenile matters and in some other situations, the Court may appoint an attorney for a person if they cannot afford one. In civil, family law, and probate matters, people may represent themselves. The Court will not appoint an attorney for them. In small claims matters, individuals must represent themselves; attorneys are not allowed to represent anyone in a small claims matter except on appeal. Sometimes the court will recommend that a person seek advice from or hire an attorney to help them, particularly if the case is more complicated or there are issues in the case for which legal advice would be very helpful. However, the Court cannot recommend specific attorneys.

You cannot come to Court and tell the judge that you are nota lawyer and do notunderstand what you aresupposed to do. The judge cannot give you legal advice about your case normake decisions based on your lack oflegal knowledge or understanding. Theymust follow the law. They may suggest you speak with an attorney, but cannot recommend specific individuals or firms to you.

Each type of case has special rules and procedures that apply. To access the Court's Local Rules, click here.

Below are links to some of the basic information you will need if you are representing yourself in Court. Click on the topic you want for more information.

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If you do not have an attorney, the Self-Help Center and Family Law Facilitator staff and volunteers can assist you with procedural information and instruction on completing forms in the following types of cases:

Assistance is available in person, by telephone, and by writing us. We also have a number of workshops each week where we show people how to complete forms step-by-step and provide information. Workshops are by appointment only, on the following topics: starting a divorce when you have children, starting a parentage (paternity) action, preparing papers to ask for family law orders (Order to Show Cause), preparing judgment papers, Spanish-only family law clinic, and guardianship of the person workshop. In addition, workshops are provided by Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC) and the East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) on: consumer debt (EBCLC and VLSC), evictions for low-incomelandlords (VLSC), and bankruptcy (VLSC). All workshops, except the Spanish clinics, are by appointment only. The Spanish workshops are limited to the first 10 people per session.

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We cannot give legal advice. What does this mean? It means we cannot:

What is a Civil Case?Civil cases are all the cases that dont involve breaking the law in such a way that you can be punished by a serious fine or jail/prison time (this is criminal law). Generally, civil cases may be disputes about a contract, damage to property, or someone being injured. They also involve special relationships, like families or dealing with someones property when they die. Common types of civil cases include:

In a court action, the people involved each have a title. This helps make clear each person's role in the court.

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Recovery from alcohol addiction through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.

Cocaine Anonymous (CA) Recovery from cocaine addiction through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.

Crystal Meth Anonymous Recovery from crystal meth addiction through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.

Dual Recovery Anonymous Recovery from joint chemical dependence & emotional/psychiatric illness through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.

Marijuana Anonymous Recovery from marijuana addiction through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Recovery from drug addiction through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.

SMART Recovery 4-Point Program helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors by teaching how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions, & actions.

Al-Anon Family Groups Helps family and friends recover from the effects of someone else's drinking through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.

Nar-Anon Helps family and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend.

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Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas

Welcome to the Lehigh County Online Self Help Center.

This site provides answers to some commonly asked questions concerning legal procedures in Pennsylvania. This site does not provide legal advice. This site is designed to help you find information, work better with an attorney and represent yourself in some legal matters. The forms provided here are specific to Lehigh County. If you represent yourself, you are called a "pro se" or "self-represented" litigant.

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General Instructions For Pro Se Parties

There are complex rules of law that everyone who comes to court must follow. You must follow these rules even though you are not a lawyer because the rules exist to provide an orderly process to reach a fair conclusion. Click here

Expungement of Record

Expungement of Record is the process by which the record of a criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed. Only certain types of charges may be expunged.

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Filing for Child Custody

Forms and instructions for filing for child custody are available both in person and on line. Select and complete the forms you need from this website, and take them to Family Court Administration, Room 325 between 12:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. You will be a given date and time for a mediation or conciliation conference before filing your papers with the Clerk of Judicial Records.

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Name Change

Name change in Pennsylvania is a judicial procedure which allows an individual to assume a name other than the name given at birth or adoption.

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Disclaimer The forms and instructions that are available from this website are not a substitute for professional legal advice. Court employees cannot give you legal advice or help you fill out /complete the forms. It is your responsibility to read and complete the forms and to take required steps to file and serve the documents. If you decide to use these forms in an actual action, be prepared to spend appropriate time gathering information, completing forms and following the Rules of Court. The Court assumes no responsibility for the use of these forms and accepts no liability for actions taken by using these documents, including reliance on the instructions and/or contents. To obtain legal advice and to insure the proper use of this material, you should contact a lawyer.

If you want to obtain the service of an attorney, but do not know whom to contact, you should visit the Lehigh Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service website.

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Chapter 1: Understandings about Self-Help What is psychological self-help? What will this book do for you? Finding what you need in this book Finding other self-help books and Internet sites Understandings between You, the Reader, and Me, the Author

Understanding 1: We, as humans, primarily learn to be the way we are; therefore, at any point in life, we can learn to be different. But, it may not be easy to change.

Understanding 2: Self-help is a relatively new, still-to-be-proven approach, involving a few well tested methods, but many methods are unproven. Research supporting self-help approaches is accumulating.

Understanding 3: I prefer to be honest with you about the effectiveness of self-help methods. I'm not going to "talk up" a method or try to "sell" you a product; I'm trying to get you to learn and to think for yourself. Also, I don't want to deceive you

Understanding 4: Any therapist or self-help method may do harm. Reading and self-help seem to rarely do damage. Note: pessimism and the fear of trying to help yourself, resulting in your doing nothing, cause much more harm than any self-help method.

Understanding 5: It may be difficult to measure changes in your adjustment, but you should try. Objective measurement is necessary for honest evaluation. Every self-helper should try to be his/her own researcher.

Understanding 6: Honestly looking at ourselves and changing may be stressful, but we need to do it.

Understanding 7: Do not hesitate to work on your most serious, meaningful, and intimate problems.

Understanding 8: Becoming a good self-helper will probably require a lot of time and effort. You should prepare for problems in advance. It is a life-long task.

Understanding 9: Don't wait for magical solutions. DO SOMETHING to help yourself. Be strong! Confront any resistance to change and challenge all your defeatist attitudes. Learn to believe you can change things.

Understanding 10: This book does not prepare you to be a therapist. Help others, but don't take control and "treat" others.

Understanding 11: If your problem(s) could be caused by physical-chemical factors, see a physician first.

Understanding 12: When your problems are severe and/or your self help efforts are ineffective, seek professional help immediately.

Understanding 13: This book cannot meet all your needs.

Understandings for groups and classes: Be clear about the purposes of your group, know how you can contribute, maintain confidentiality, and help others feel safe. Be sure you understand the reasons for the requirements of your group.

The Psycho-Social Educational Approach The publishing business and self-help books Why is it so hard to find the information you need? The neglect of prevention by books and institutions Why should self-help psychology be given away? How can it be? A brief review of the idea of self-control Our attitude towards "self-help" will influence the future of humanity Summary

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Being Your Own Best Friend

Self-help doesnt have to mean lonely years spent with library books telling you what youre doing wrong with your life. Self-help is ultimately about making strong, sensible changes and proving yourself with the support you need to see those changes through. Self-help can, therefore, include a network of counselors, information providers, medical professionals, coaches, and more.

The soul of self-help is the decision to take charge of your own life, your own treatments, and your own goals and outcomes. In a world where many drift along, pointing at this influence and that as explanation for their lack of satisfaction with life, a very few determine to take back control, and captain their own life into satisfying adventures and desired safe harbors. This attitude is at the core of the self-help movement: adult responsibility, adult engagement, and adult process applied to life itself.

Self-help can be pursued in many ways, but its always a dynamic, involved process in which the patient refuses a passive role. Rather than being worked upon, the self-realized individual works upon herself with the aid of professional allies.

Finding allies to work with can be a challenge. It requires having planned far enough ahead to at least choose one prepared ally as a starting point. In many cases, the first ally will be a doctor, a civil servant, a member of the religious clergy or an agent of a sound professional referral agency. Any of these can then help provide information on available professionals, useful areas of expertise, and best practices.

Once you have a basic team of allies in place, you can begin setting basic goals. Dont go overboard: a to-do list more than about six lines long is likely to overwhelm, especially in the first stages of a major life-restructuring. Its better to choose one, or possibly two long-term goals, no more, and to then determine a path to that goal, from supportive ways to think to necessary ways to behave. Good allies will have suggestions for method and technique, and for timing within your lifes long arcs, but will allow the patient to choose the goals and accept or reject certain techniques.

The advantage of providing yourself with professionals, either as information sources or as actual allies, lies in the effect technique can have on self-help outcome. Working alone from a book all techniques seem equally valid, presented by equally prepared and impassioned advocates. A trained and informed professional, whether a care giver or an educator, can help sort out the techniques and methods most suited to your personal circumstance in ways you cant. Together you and those you have chosen for your team will put together a system of best practices tailored to you, your life, and your goals, with support built in, regular rewards and check points, and time to evaluate your progress.

Whats certain is that only by actually getting under way, and seeing your project through to a resolution, will you accomplish the things you set out to do. This is the follow-through stage of your self-help campaign, and in the end its the aspect your chosen friends and allies can only observe, not control. Self-help takes many forms, but the follow-through is of necessity self-oriented, self-sustained, and self-rewarding.

Remember, the central element of self-help isnt isolation, but self-motivation and control. Dont feel shy about building a team of supporting players! Just remember that youre living your life, and they can help, but they cant take over.

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While taking drugs and attending therapy are two popular and sometimes necessary ways to cope with ADHD, some people have managed their condition themselves through the dozens of self-help methods out there. Once someone knows that they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, they can start to compensate for its effects and manage the symptoms themselves, empowering themselves and becoming more confident along the way.

While environmental theories of why people have ADHD still persist, recent brain chemical studies have shown that the cause of ADHD lies in the biochemical processes in the neurotransmitters in the brain, and that it has a genetic factor. Just because ADHD is something that people have not caused themselves however, does not mean that it is something they can not have a substantial role in managing.

Doing things like educating themselves about their condition, scheduling their life with their condition in mind, and finding support amongst friends can lead someone to have a much happier and healthier relationship to their condition. By giving themselves more time than they think to perform a task, setting themselves reminders, and just leaving a little breathing space into their schedule, some people are learning to manage their condition without the help of drugs. Job performance and social skills can also be helped greatly through techniques of mindfullness and practice.

It may be harder for someone suffering with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to do certain things, but this does not make it impossible, and many adults with the condition are learning alot about themselves along the way.

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USDA RD officials and Little Dixie Community Action Agency celebrated HOM with new homeowner, Caysa Mejia and family, in St. Charles Parish and presented a flag to the new home owner. From left to right: John Audibert, USDA RD Housing Specialist, Randy Griffith, Little Dixie Community Action Agency Self-Help Specialist, Joyce Allen, USDA RD Single Family Housing Deputy Administrator, new home owner, Caysa Mejia and her two daughters, Kelita Pete, Executive Director, Family Resources of New Orleans, and USDA RD Louisiana State Director Clarence W. Hawkins

Allie Lane was full of excitement and activity.On this short street in the small town of Luling in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, I was proud to celebrate National Homeownership Month by breaking ground for a new home.

I humbly watched as Jacqueline Campbell, Kimberly Dunn, and Paulette Alexander eagerly picked out shovels to participate in the symbolic dirt toss at the site cleared for construction of the next Self-Help home on Allie Lane. They are all currently renting and ready to roll up their sleeves and go to work to build a better future together for their families. Read more

Closing out National Homeownership Month on June 30, 2014, RHS Administrator Tony Hernandez inside the home with new homeowners, Jay Pauley and Johanna Mansfield, along with Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, representing Southwest Washington's 3rd Congressional District, at the Lower Columbia Community Action Program (LCCAP) Self-Help Housing Project in Castle Rock, Wash. Photo by Phil Eggman.

This year, Independence Day will be even more meaningful for tens of thousands of families across the nation. With financing assistance from USDA, they will be able to gather their loved ones in their own homes and back yards to celebrate the holiday as homeowners.

As the Administrator for USDAs housing programs, I spent the past weeks celebrating National Homeownership Month with rural families who are achieving the American Dream with USDA assistance. On the final day of the month-long celebration, I joined families who are now constructing their homes through USDAs Mutual Self-Help program, as well as another group of families moving into their new homes just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July. Read more

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Pictured above are Heidi Richards and her daughter in their newly constructed Habitat home with Deputy Under Secretary, Patrice Kunesh.

Recently, I visited the Habitat for Humanity homes on Cape Cod, Massachusetts in celebration of National Homeownership Month, a time to recognize the important role that housing plays in the economy. The construction of these homes was made possible through loans from USDA Rural Development (RD).

The partnership between USDA Rural Development and the Cape Cod Chapter of Habitat for Humanity continues to help provide numerous low-income families with safe, affordable, and well-built homes. USDA Rural Development and the Cape Cod Chapter of Habitat for Humanity first partnered in 2011. In FY 2013, USDA Rural Development financed four out of five of the Habitat homes built on Cape Cod, and they are currently on track to finance eight more Habitat homes being built on Cape Cod in FY 2014. Read more

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Wayne Bodley (far right) built his home through the Self-Help program with assistance from USDA Rural Development and the Housing Assistance Corporation. Bodley designed the bear which is displayed in downtown Hendersonville, NC, and will be auctioned off to benefit the local Self-Help program.

In celebration of USDAs annual Homeownership Month,I toured a flourishing neighborhood tucked in the woodsofEdneyville, North Carolina. Along with me were familieswho never thought it possible to own a home or have a yard for their children or a garden. Their dreams were realized by building not only their own home, but the homes of their neighbors too! In the process, they also built enduring bonds of a caring community.

This neighborhood is beingdeveloped by the private, nonprofit Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC)of Hendersonville using Rural Developments Self-Help Housing program. Since 1971, USDA has helped buildmore than50,000 across the nation. Through theSelf Help Housing program, homeowners save money and earn sweat equity toward their homes by completing 65% of the labor. Ten to 12 families pool their efforts and work a minimum of 40 hours a week working on all the homes and no one moves into their home until every home is completed. Working together, families pour foundations, frame homes, install electrical wiring, hang doors and windows, and lay tile and paint. Their sweat equity qualifies as their down payment. Once completed, USDA Rural Development provides the families with mortgages through the Single Family Housing Direct Loan Program. Read more

Reyanna Nastarcios grandchildren hold the American flag that was presented to her by Rural Development Housing Administrator Tony Hernandez and State Director Terry Brunner.

By mid-morning the wind was howling and blowing the auburn colored sand across Zuni Pueblo located in western New Mexico.

But this was the last thing on the minds of Kay Panteah, Reyanna Nastarcio and Martha Sheche tribal members of Zuni Pueblo. This is the day they celebrate the completion of construction of their new homesthe homes they built with their own hands with the help of family and friends.

At last, this day has finally arrivedafter all of those days of hanging drywall, driving nails, and painting walls. After a year of hard work they are being honored by an age-old tradition where their community comes together and celebrates a special feast day. A celebration that includes a blessing of thanks, song and dance by the Zuni Olla Maidens where they rejoice in the homecoming for these three women who have worked hard to attain the title of homeowner and to create a home for their families. Read more

USDA Rural Development employees join Mutual Self-Help Program participant Michelle Mosely for a break from installing floor beams to Michelles future home.

A stormy sky didnt dampen spirits as a crew of us from USDA Rural Developments national headquarters celebrated National Homeownership Month by helping Mutual Self-Help Housing Program participants build their own homes in Lincoln, DE.

USDA Rural Developments Self-Help Housing Program offers families with modest means a hands-on approach to achieve homeownership. Groups of families work side-by-side on nights and weekends to construct their homes, and no one moves in until all the houses are completed. Read more

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If you have fibromyalgia, there are several ways to change your lifestyle to help relieve your symptoms and make your condition easier to live with.

Your GP, or another healthcare professional treating you, can offer advice and support about making these changes part of your everyday life.

There are organisations to support people with fibromyalgia that may also be able to offer advice. VisitUK Fibromyalgia's support group section for a list of support groups across the country. You may also find it helpful to talk to other people with fibromyalgia on this online community.

Below are some tips that may help relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia. You can also read more information about living with pain.

As fatigue (extreme tiredness) and pain are two of the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, you may find that you're not able to exercise as much as you'd like. However, an exercise programme specially suited to your condition can help you manage your symptoms and improve your overall health.

Your GP or physiotherapist (healthcare professional trained in using physical techniques to promote healing) can design you a personal exercise programme, which is likely to involve a mixture of aerobic and strengthening exercises.

Aerobic activities are any kind of rhythmic, moderate-intensity exercises that increase your heart rate and make you breathe harder. Examples include:

Research suggests that aerobic fitness exercises should be included in your personalised exercise plan, even if you can't complete these at a high level of intensity. For example, if you find jogging too difficult, you could try brisk walking instead.

A review of a number of studies found that aerobic exercises may improve quality of life and relieve pain. As aerobic exercises increase your endurance (how long you can keep going), these may also help you function better on a day-to-day basis.

Resistance and strengthening exercises are those that focus on strength training, such as lifting weights. These exercises need to be planned as part of a personalised exercise programme; if they aren't, muscle stiffness and soreness could be made worse.

A review of a number of studies concluded that strengthening exercises may improve:

People with fibromyalgia who completed the strengthening exercises in these studies said they felt less tired, could function better and experienced a boost in mood.

Improving the strength of your major muscle groups can make it easier to do aerobic exercises.

Read more information and advice onhealth and fitness.

If you have fibromyalgia, it's important to pace yourself. This means balancing periods of activity with periods of rest, and not overdoing it or pushing yourself beyond your limits.

If you don't pace yourself, it could slow down your progress in the long term. Over time, you can gradually increase your periods of activity, while making sure they're balanced with periods of rest.

If you have fibromyalgia, you will probably have some days when your symptoms are better than others. Try to maintain a steady level of activity without overdoing it, but listen to your body and rest whenever you need to.

Avoid any exercise or activity that pushes you too hard, because this can make your symptoms worse. If you pace your activities at a level that's right for you, rather than trying to do as much as possible in a short space of time, you should make steady progress.

For example, it may help to start with gentler forms of exercisesuch as tai chi,yoga andpilates before attempting more strenuous aerobic or strengthening exercises.

If you have fibromyalgia, it's important to regularly take time to relax or practice relaxation techniques.Stress can make your symptoms worse or cause them to flare up more often. It could also increase your chances of developing depression.

There are many relaxation aids available, including books, tapes and courses, although deep-breathing techniques or meditation may be just as effective. Try to find time each day to do something that relaxes you. Taking time to relax before bed may also help you sleep better at night.

Talking therapies, such as counselling, can also be helpful in combating stress and learning to deal with it effectively. Your GP may recommend you try this as part of your treatment.

Read more about stress management.

Fibromyalgia can make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep (known asinsomnia). If you have problems sleeping, it may help to:

Read more insomnia self-help tips.

Page last reviewed: 01/03/2016

Next review due: 01/03/2018

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