Author talks about divorce book on show

Information on iridescence paints, attunement in regards to therapy, and sewing projects for kids will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.)

Lisa Rojas is going to demonstrate how to work with earth-safe finishes and water-based paints when stamping and creating projects. Her demonstration will focus on iridescence paints. Her company is Stampin' Queen Creations and she's from Victorville, California.

Michelle Ontiveros is a clinical mental health counselor, and she's going to explain how aspects of generous attunement play a role in being authentic during therapy. She encourages her patients to not bargain but accept strong emotions in terms of accepting things just as they are. She's from Clovis.

Creative director and designer Carina Gardner will demonstrate a variety of projects and patterns that are easy for kids to do as parents help them learn to sew. Gardner's businesses include Carina Gardner, Inc. as well as MiniLou and Carta Bella Paper Co. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Information on using a Bias Tape Maker machine, developing a sewing related business, and choosing happiness after divorce will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" on Tuesday at noon and on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Michele Muska is with Simplicity Creative Group, and she's going to show how to make bias strips using a new Simplicity Bias Tape Maker machine. Then she'll show how to make a rucked bias tape flower pin. She's from Antioch, Tennessee.

Janet Pray is the president and owner of Islander Sewing Systems, and she will tell how to develop a sewing related business, including pricing, advertising, insurance and much more in a segment she calls "Sew Me the Money." She's from Highland, Michigan.

Author Jane Thompson will talk about her book which focuses on 52 weeks of choosing happiness following a divorce. She'll talk about the importance of writing, reading and cooking and explain how this helped her choose happiness. Each chapter also features a unique recipe for readers to try. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

Attunement in therapy practice

Name the fear: Being able to recognize that fear is present can be hugely important in not allowing it to control you. As you notice your heart pumping more, your chest tightening, your back stiffening, let an imaginary alarm bell go off in your head. Take 3 or 10 or 20 deep breaths, however many you need to slow your body down. Place your hand on your heart if that will help.

Acknowledge to yourself, "I'm scared. I'm afraid." Name the fear so you automatically create a bit of distance between yourself and the intensity of the emotional reaction. Say a few phrases of well-wishing toward yourself and for others:

May (I/others) see the source of our fear.

May (I/others) be safe and free from fear.

May (I/others) be happy and at ease.

Practice

Lean in to fear: Whenever you feel the energy of fear, don't avoid the feeling. Sit with it. As fearful thoughts of dread and worry continue to arise, approach them with friendliness. Don't treat them as a threat. Be kind toward yourself for being afraid. See what happens when you hold your ground and let the fear rise in your mind. You may find confidence within.

"Creative Living" is produced and hosted by Sheryl Borden. The show is carried by more than 118 PBS stations in the United States, Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico and is distributed by Westlink, Albuquerque.