Summary

Dear Friend,

Welcome to a journey of creativity, emotional clarity, and values-based living.

In a world that often feels noisy, demanding, and overwhelming, many of us long for a way to reconnect — with ourselves, with meaning, with calm. This book was created to meet you in that space, blending the science of mental health with the art of self-expression.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, or simply searching for a deeper sense of purpose, this book offers something different. Rooted in the evidence-based framework of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), it combines mindfulness, metaphor, and creativity to help you reconnect with what truly matters — not by fixing yourself, but by learning how to show up more fully.

Within these pages, you'll explore ACT's six core processes:

Acceptance – Opening up to feelings rather than running from them

Cognitive Defusion – Learning to step back from unhelpful thoughts

Mindfulness – Anchoring yourself in the here and now

Self-as-Context – Seeing yourself with perspective, not judgment

Values – Clarifying what matters most

Committed Action – Taking steps that align with your truth, even when it's hard

Each concept is paired with a powerful metaphor — simple, visual, and relatable. These metaphors become mental anchors you can carry with you long after the book is closed. To make this journey even more engaging, each chapter includes hand-drawn coloring pages designed to bring the metaphor to life, giving your hands something to do while your heart reflects.

As you color, you're not just filling in lines. You're grounding your nervous system. You're letting your brain breathe. You're creating a pocket of stillness in a world that rarely pauses.

You'll also find short mindfulness scripts woven throughout the book — calming, creative meditations you can return to anytime you need to center yourself. These are intentionally brief and accessible, meant to support busy, beautiful, overstimulated brains. Whether you're coloring at the end of a long day, in between therapy sessions, or in the middle of a moment that feels too big — these scripts will be here for you.

This isn't just a coloring book. It's a therapeutic tool. A values-based resource. A self-paced mental reset. A gentle space to unlearn the noise and remember what you stand for.

And if you've ever felt like "too much" or "not enough" — this is your reminder: you don't need to be less anything. You just need tools that speak your language.

So take a breath. Grab your favorite markers or pencils. And come color your way back to yourself.

With compassion, curiosity, and creativity,
Dr. K

Author Biography

Dr. Kimberlee Flatt— affectionately known as Dr. K — is a licensed behavior analyst, professional counselor, university professor, and unapologetically creative advocate for misunderstood minds. Her work is rooted in the belief that every brain deserves to be understood, not fixed.

As a neurodivergent mom, wife, and therapist, Dr. K lives in a household where unique wiring isn't just accepted — it's celebrated. Her family life, much like her professional one, is filled with sensory surprises, passionate debates, and a whole lot of heart. These experiences inform everything she creates — from therapy sessions to lectures to books designed to educate, empower, and uplift.

Dr. K specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a model that resonates with her perfectly balanced dual nature: scientific and soulful. With ACT, she found a therapeutic home that was logical enough to satisfy her behavior-analytic mind, but expansive enough to honor values, presence, and creative expression. She brings this same balance into her writing — equal parts practical wisdom and poetic defiance.

Whether she's helping a student become a more compassionate clinician, or guiding a client through emotional overwhelm, Dr. K returns again and again to this truth: **We are far more alike than we are different.** Our stories — shaped by pain, joy, resilience, and everything in between — deserve to be held.

In addition to her clinical and academic work, Dr. K is an outspoken advocate for neurodiversity-affirming care. Her books, resources, and social content are crafted to support those who have spent too long masking, apologizing, or feeling "too much." She doesn't write to offer quick fixes, but to encourage meaningful, values-based living — helping people reconnect with who they are and take action on what truly matters, even in the messy middle.

When she's not teaching or writing, you can find her chasing quiet moments of creativity: coloring, journaling, or watching her children and her pets live their best, chaos-driven lives. She believes healing isn't a destination — it's a practice. One rooted in curiosity, compassion, and the courage to keep showing up.

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