Margaret M. Catagnus
Author
Post Office Box 1725
Horsham, PA 19044
hopepeaceluv38@gmail.com
Margaret M. (Maggie) Catagnus holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work with Special Concentrations in Psychology, Sociology, and Special Education. Born and raised in Montgomery County, PA, Maggie is a member of The
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.) Her diverse professional experience includes working as a Case Manager, Peer Support Specialiist, Certified Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®) Facilitator, Program Manager, and Residential Counselor with over 30 years of caregiving in multiple settings.
Ms. Catagnus is Board Certified with the International Association of Peer Supporters.
Maggie welcomes interviews, book signings, and speaking engagements.
"Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go!"
Inspirational Stories, Poems, and Quotes for Overcoming Mental Health Challenges
Review of Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go Post by Shridhar S » 19 Jan 2022, 06:52
The following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of
"Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go" by Margaret M. Catagnus
4 out of 4 stars
*Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go by Margaret M. Catagnus is a heart-filling, one-of-a-kind non-fiction book, which mainly revolves around mental health. The book contains an uplifting and special collection of various poems, wellness tools, a guide to discovering spirituality, and most importantly, genuine stories from individuals who have navigated and have overcome mental health struggles, healed their agony and sorrow, and let it go. The title of the book is very self-explanatory, in a way. Margaret (or you can call her Maggie) takes the lead and starts first, sharing her side of the story of how she handled her ups and downs in her life and did not let that stop her from being who she is. *Admittedly, I absolutely loved the sheer honesty and openness the stories from the various individuals were. It was as if they were telling the world, "We have been through this, it made us who we are today, and we are not afraid to show it."I quite enjoyed reading about the inspiring poems that were included in the book, like "Walking through the Fear" and "Ah Mania!" In addition, I liked that the author considered people who have gone through mental health challenges "warriors" and never failed to mention it. Furthermore, I could tell the book was exceptionally edited since I did not hit on any grammar errors. *Although I believe this book would be beneficial to all people because everyone has suffered through some kind of trauma at least once in their life, and that can help them relate to this book one way or another. But yet, I do not think people who prefer to read fast-paced and adventurous books would be able to get through this book without getting bored quite easily. I highly recommend Feel It, Heal It, Let It to people who either want to read books that highlight mental health and all the challenges that come with it or looking for a motivational and inspiring read. Overall, it was an educational and emotional book. I had such a wonderful insight into mental health. I had always read articles and essays that looked at it from a scientific perspective. So it really was quite a delight to read this book because it shared personal and heart-wrenching short stories about people who go through the challenging experience. I found no negative aspects in the book, and there is nothing I dislike.
In conclusion, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars.
Review of Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go
Submitted by: Mary K. Stein, MD Communications
Courage. As you read Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go, you cannot help admiring the courage it took for the author to discuss the real-world challenges of facing a mental disorder head-on and often on her own. In the beginning, healthcare professionals, friends and family could offer no clear-cut solution to her puzzling behavior. Margaret M. Catagnus goes beyond her own harrowing story of dealing with manic depression to share ideas, thoughts, and positive approaches for others dealing with mental disorders. Often family, friends and co-workers are baffled by the symptoms and careening nature of the illnesses that appear, then disappear, as their relative, friend, or colleague returns to “normal.” Catagnus goes beyond her personal story to invite others with varying mental health challenges to share their stories, offer helpful guidelines and even poetry. This collection of stories and Margaret’s own incredible experience is all directed at helping others overcome their mental health challenges. The solution is not medicinal, but individual and internal. Her story underscores the random nature of mental illness and how it can strike anyone, no matter how well educated, physically healthy, and success-oriented they may be. Her path first led her to a degree in social work and work in home health care. Her undiagnosed condition then led to a roller-coaster ride with frequent moves, loss of friends and jobs, and even delusions of grandeur. In one delusion, she describes how she felt she was appointed by Mother Teresa to travel the world preaching Mother Teresa’s ideals. She learned firsthand about stigma toward people with mental illness, and then decided to do something about it. This book is a testimony to what she has learned and how she became determined to help others trying to find answers.
Along with personal guidelines for combating stigma, she has invited others to share their stories and their successful steps to handle stigma and ignorance about mental disorders. At the end of the book is a list of helpful organizations that deal with suicide prevention, including resources from NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation’s largest grassroots organization on mental illness; the programs are accessible to all.
Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go took courage to write, and many readers will salute the author and contributors who share their experiences and hard-won personal knowledge of mental illness. The idea is to take such knowledge and apply it to a world that too often is uneducated about mental illness. We all need to look more closely, and not away, from mental challenges all around us and sometimes within us. Some readers may be individuals who are experiencing symptoms themselves, who will find helpful spiritual thoughts and resources in this book.
"Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go!"
Inspirational Stories, Poems, and Quotes for Overcoming Mental Health Challenges
Review of Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go Post by Shridhar S » 19 Jan 2022, 06:52
The following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of
"Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go" by Margaret M. Catagnus
4 out of 4 stars
*Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go by Margaret M. Catagnus is a heart-filling, one-of-a-kind non-fiction book, which mainly revolves around mental health. The book contains an uplifting and special collection of various poems, wellness tools, a guide to discovering spirituality, and most importantly, genuine stories from individuals who have navigated and have overcome mental health struggles, healed their agony and sorrow, and let it go. The title of the book is very self-explanatory, in a way. Margaret (or you can call her Maggie) takes the lead and starts first, sharing her side of the story of how she handled her ups and downs in her life and did not let that stop her from being who she is. *Admittedly, I absolutely loved the sheer honesty and openness the stories from the various individuals were. It was as if they were telling the world, "We have been through this, it made us who we are today, and we are not afraid to show it."I quite enjoyed reading about the inspiring poems that were included in the book, like "Walking through the Fear" and "Ah Mania!" In addition, I liked that the author considered people who have gone through mental health challenges "warriors" and never failed to mention it. Furthermore, I could tell the book was exceptionally edited since I did not hit on any grammar errors. *Although I believe this book would be beneficial to all people because everyone has suffered through some kind of trauma at least once in their life, and that can help them relate to this book one way or another. But yet, I do not think people who prefer to read fast-paced and adventurous books would be able to get through this book without getting bored quite easily. I highly recommend Feel It, Heal It, Let It to people who either want to read books that highlight mental health and all the challenges that come with it or looking for a motivational and inspiring read. Overall, it was an educational and emotional book. I had such a wonderful insight into mental health. I had always read articles and essays that looked at it from a scientific perspective. So it really was quite a delight to read this book because it shared personal and heart-wrenching short stories about people who go through the challenging experience. I found no negative aspects in the book, and there is nothing I dislike.
In conclusion, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars.
Review of Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go
Submitted by: Mary K. Stein, MD Communications
Courage. As you read Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go, you cannot help admiring the courage it took for the author to discuss the real-world challenges of facing a mental disorder head-on and often on her own. In the beginning, healthcare professionals, friends and family could offer no clear-cut solution to her puzzling behavior. Margaret M. Catagnus goes beyond her own harrowing story of dealing with manic depression to share ideas, thoughts, and positive approaches for others dealing with mental disorders. Often family, friends and co-workers are baffled by the symptoms and careening nature of the illnesses that appear, then disappear, as their relative, friend, or colleague returns to “normal.” Catagnus goes beyond her personal story to invite others with varying mental health challenges to share their stories, offer helpful guidelines and even poetry. This collection of stories and Margaret’s own incredible experience is all directed at helping others overcome their mental health challenges. The solution is not medicinal, but individual and internal. Her story underscores the random nature of mental illness and how it can strike anyone, no matter how well educated, physically healthy, and success-oriented they may be. Her path first led her to a degree in social work and work in home health care. Her undiagnosed condition then led to a roller-coaster ride with frequent moves, loss of friends and jobs, and even delusions of grandeur. In one delusion, she describes how she felt she was appointed by Mother Teresa to travel the world preaching Mother Teresa’s ideals. She learned firsthand about stigma toward people with mental illness, and then decided to do something about it. This book is a testimony to what she has learned and how she became determined to help others trying to find answers.
Along with personal guidelines for combating stigma, she has invited others to share their stories and their successful steps to handle stigma and ignorance about mental disorders. At the end of the book is a list of helpful organizations that deal with suicide prevention, including resources from NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation’s largest grassroots organization on mental illness; the programs are accessible to all.
Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go took courage to write, and many readers will salute the author and contributors who share their experiences and hard-won personal knowledge of mental illness. The idea is to take such knowledge and apply it to a world that too often is uneducated about mental illness. We all need to look more closely, and not away, from mental challenges all around us and sometimes within us. Some readers may be individuals who are experiencing symptoms themselves, who will find helpful spiritual thoughts and resources in this book.
Review of Feel It, Heal It, Let It Go
Submitted by Julie C. of Editing-Plus
This eloquently written and well-resourced book provides hope and inspiration for those struggling with a mental health challenge and the family members and friends who love them. Margaret’s description of living with and recovering from several mental health disorders is conveyed with courage, honesty, and good-natured humor. As a certified peer support specialist, she has been able to encourage others in their recovery journeys while simultaneously bolstering her own path toward wellness. The tools and resources she has found helpful go beyond the traditional therapeutic modalities to include spiritual practices, yoga, massage, journaling, music, mindfulness, energy work, meditation, nutrition, and gratitude. Such therapies are featured in the insightful recovery stories of friends and colleagues Margaret includes in her book. Her discussion of strategies for countering society’s stigma toward those with mental health disorders is powerful and compelling. The 52-point list of Margaret’s pithy thoughts and inspiration about overcoming mental health challenges is alone worth the price of this accessible handbook.
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