Propagated from the Ashes - by Kristin Topping (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"In December of 2016, Kristin Topping's life changed in a fraction of a second. It wasn't supposed to happen this way. She was an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, she had a charmed career that took her all over the world as an engineering specialist, and she aspired to do great and important things. A split second was all it took to wash those dreams down the drain. A concussion, or in Kristin's case a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) with loss of consciousness, is a serious injury that is accompanied with changes to a person's physical well-being, cognitive abilities, and can result in an altered mental state. The training and the social pressures instilled over twenty-two years of military service were a deterrent to her seeking help right away for her injury. Kristin wallowed in despair for months before she would admit the significance of her problem. Her relationships collapsed, her ability to function in and out of the workplace deteriorated and her purpose was lost. When she finally admitted to herself that she needed help, she was thrown into a rehabilitation labyrinth with the hope of regaining simple skills that were taken for granted. This isn't a sad story though; this is a story about how Kristin's indoor garden saved her life."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In December of 2016, Kristin Topping's life changed in a fraction of a second. It wasn't supposed to happen this way. She was an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, she had a charmed career that took her all over the world as an engineering specialist, and she aspired to do great and important things. A split second was all it took to wash those dreams down the drain. A concussion, or in Kristin's case a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) with loss of consciousness, is a serious injury that is accompanied with changes to a person's physical well-being, cognitive abilities, and can result in an altered mental state. The training and the social pressures instilled over twenty-two years of military service were a deterrent to her seeking help right away for her injury. Kristin wallowed in despair for months before she would admit the significance of her problem. Her relationships collapsed, her ability to function in and out of the workplace deteriorated and her purpose was lost. When she finally admitted to herself that she needed help, she was thrown into a rehabilitation labyrinth with the hope of regaining simple skills that were taken for granted. This isn't a sad story though; this is a story about how Kristin's indoor garden saved her life.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Propagated from the Ashes</em> highlights the benefits of turning an 'urban jungle' into an intentional self-care regime by cultivating the less obvious application of mindfulness into daily practice. Sweetlife Flora now teaches others how to integrate plants into their lives and motivates veterans to look forward to their next plant therapy session for it has innumerable health benefits." -Christina Connelly, CD, CRSP, CRST, CEO Chief Facilitator of Kompass Health Associates Inc. www.soldier2self.com</p><p><br></p><p>"Brilliantly written and inspiring for horticultural therapists and those who know the value of people and plant relationships. Kristin has bridged the gap between negativity and despair to hope and healing, bringing new purpose and life for those who experience trauma and depression." -Mitchell L. Hewson, HTM, LT, RAHP Administrator Horticultural Therapy in Practice www.horticultureastherapy.com</p><p><br></p><p>"An unabashed account of one's journey prior to and living with a traumatic brain injury. Kristin embodies the ethos of 'Never Give Up' and offers an enlightening story of self-discovery and self-improvement. A testament to the healing power of horticulture." -Greg Bucci</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Kristin Topping</b> is a twenty-two-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces. In 2016, she experienced a brain injury and from that experience she wrote a recovery memoir about mindful horticulture. Kristin promotes a holistic approach to brain injury recovery with an emphasis on the inclusion of horticulture as a component of a patient's self-care regime. She is the owner of Sweetlife Flora, a rare and exotic plant shop. Kristin lives south of Arnprior, Ontario with her husband, a plethora of animals and, of course, her indoor jungle.
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