{"title":"Sparks Fly Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eHuman spirit and Rx award-winning medical writer and children's book author Janine Santé of\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSanté Wellness LLC \u003c\/span\u003eapplies hobby, career, and rehabilitation science to make tools that promote healthy connections and boost creativity. Picture book \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(147, 21, 122);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Sparks Won't Fly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2022, 2026) features mindfulness as it celebrates friendship between very different creatures. \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(160, 14, 155);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(160, 14, 155);\"\u003e Monster of a Problem\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e(2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003ecoauthored by Janine Santé and Christina Evans, was inspired by sidewalk graffiti of three-toed footprints discovered during rehabilitation after a disabling accident. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interactive board game \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(155, 32, 162);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp Sparks Fly™️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e incorporates skills derived from rehabilitative sciences that satisfy a number of therapeutic objectives: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides stress relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparks creativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps players practice interpersonal skills together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires practice conducting personal check-ins in the presence of others without risking vulnerability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages human connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also fulfills a promise to a fellow client in our final phase of rehabilitation, trauma therapy. Delighted by the skills we were learning in 3Q 2022, an enthusiastic participant exclaimed, \"We should all learn this in Kindergarten!\" Janine decided that was confirmation from the universe to make a game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp Sparks Fly™️ has been in clinical testing and use in ages 6 to 89 years since  October 2023 in the Northeastern US. It is embraced by leaders in violence prevention and mental health advocacy as can be seen in the \u003cem\u003eNews from the Team\u003c\/em\u003e tab on helpsparksflyforkids.com. Sparks are flying for people in a growing number of states and we are proud to support organizations that assist survivors of violence with our works.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"help-sparks-fly-board-game","title":"Help Sparks Fly™️--A Board Game for Building Strong Families \u0026 Communities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelp Sparks Fly\u003c\/b\u003e™️\u003c\/span\u003e Board Game is a social activity that helps players ages 6 years to senior citizen \u003cspan style=\"color: #9645bf;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(150, 69, 191);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epractice skills that support human connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInnovated by Human Spirit and Rx award winning writer and athlete Janine Santé as occupational therapy while recovering from an accident, it is informed by rehabilitative and behavioral science and art to help lower distress, improve wellbeing, and help people connect with themselves and each other.  This game was well received by \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 75, 221);\"\u003eheroes in mental health and violence prevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (as shown in the photo gallery).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skills practiced during the game are also supported by picture books for younger family members: \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(165, 75, 210);\"\u003eWhy Sparks Won’t Fly\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e(2022, 2026) describes a cherished friendship between creatures with very different abilities. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 81, 219);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Monster of a Problem \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(2025) offers insight into shyness and neurodivergence. 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