Dark Agents. Book one, Violet and the trial of trauma / Janina Scarlet, PhD ; illustrations by Vince Alvendia
Material type: TextPublisher: Oakland, CA, Instant Help Books, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2020]Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 1684031745
- 9781684031740
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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YA Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | YA Graphic Novel | Scarlet, Janina | Available | 33111009816113 | ||||
YA Book | Northport Library | YA Graphic Novel | Scarlet, Janina | Available | 33111009004397 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This spellbinding graphic novel follows the adventures of Violet--a young witch whose parents were murdered when she was a child. As she wages war against necromancers and demons, Violet learns to overcome her internal monsters as well.
In this groundbreaking comic book for teens and young adults, we meet Violet--a witch whose parents were murdered by an evil necromancer when she was only six years old. Running from country to country, as well as from herself, Violet never gets a chance to fully process her traumatic experience.
When she turns 19, Violet begins training at the Underworld Intelligence Agency (UIA) in hopes of becoming a Dark Agent--someone tasked with keeping the balance between the world of the living and the world of the undead. During her training, Violet hopes to finally overcome her fear of death and take control of her emotions, but instead she finds that mindfulness, vulnerability, and acceptance are the skills most necessary to help her succeed.
Blended seamlessly throughout the story are elements of a powerful and evidence-based treatment called acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Whether or not you've experienced a traumatic event like Violet, you'll find valuable skills you can apply to your own life to help you conquer your demons and hone your unique superpowers.
Note for therapists: Dark Agents presents the core skills of ACT in a fun, narrative format to appeal to teen readers. In this comic, teens will learn all about mindfulness, defusion, self-compassion, and values-based living. The book doesn't feel like a therapist recommendation--which is exactly what makes it perfect for your teen clients!
"Meet Violet -- a young witch whose parents were murdered by a necromancer when she was a child. Running from country to country, as well as from herself, Violet never gets a chance to fully process her traumatic experience. Then, at age 19, her life takes a dramatic turn. Violet begins training at the Underworld Intelligence Agency in hopes of becoming a Dark Agent -- someone tasked with keeping the balance between the world of the living and the world of the undead. As she battles monsters and ghouls, Violet learns to conquer her inner demons as well. Blended seamlessly throughout the story are elements of a powerful treatment called acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Whether or not you've experienced a traumatic event like Violet, you'll find real skills you can apply to your own life to help you hone your unique superpowers." -- From back cover.