Heather Rose Artushin LISW-CP

About

Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP, is a child and family therapist and Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator based in Charleston, South Carolina. From picture books to adult fiction, poetry, and personal essays, she brings the written word into her work with clients, offering bibliotherapy prescriptions for better mental health.

A writer with over a decade of published experience, her motto is “Write for good: Making a difference, one word at a time.” As a contributor for Motherly, Lowcountry Parent Magazine, Post and Courier, and The Child Mind Institute, among many others, Heather Rose believes words have the power to shape our culture and our lives.

Recent Posts

Speaking to Millennial Moms’ Anxiety

More millennial moms are experiencing anxiety than previous generations. For author Julie Chavez, debilitating panic attacks signaled what she described as a "mid-mom crisis."

Why Readers Should Rethink Their Book Lists

Readers love their reading lists, but do they cause stress? With the potential to cause stress, guilt, and overwhelm, it begs the question: Should readers ditch their book list?

Bibliotherapy Prescription: Picture Books for Anxiety

Bibliotherapy can help children overcome anxiety by validating and normalizing their feelings and modeling coping skills.

The Case for Paper: Books vs. E-Readers

Screens are replacing paper when it comes to nearly every aspect of communication, including reading books. But is it good for our mental health? Here's why paper books are better.

Bibliotherapy for Kids

Reading with your child can help them to navigate their own challenging emotions and experiences. Here are 5 ways that reading with your child can protect their mental health.

What Is Bibliotherapy?

Avid readers know that books are more than entertainment. Bibliotherapy boasts many mental health benefits of reading.