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SPECIAL
SAUCE

A RECIPE FOR MENTAL WELLNESS

Where science connects

 with scripture in a

therapist’s office

Author: Shannon Thornton M.A., LPC

Ready to Add Some Special Sauce to Your Life?

The Inspiration

Hear the story behind Special Sauce and the 6 ingredients for mental wellness

We All Need a Little 'Special Sauce' in Life

Special sauce book cover for mental wellness, science and scripture connection in therapy office, colorful abstract background, by Shannon Thornton, M.A., LPC.

That mix of wisdom, compassion, and practical tools that help us keep moving forward.

In this book, Shannon shares personal stories, scripture, and simple steps that bring hope and direction to anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just needing encouragement along the way.

This isn’t just theory. It’s written from the heart, tested in real life!

What You'll Find Inside

6 Essential Ingredients of Mental Wellness

Discover the foundational elements to create lasting emotional balance and strength.

Practical Tools to Start Right Away

Simple exercises and tips you can immediately use to feel more grounded and focused.

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Real-life Application Methods for Lasting Change

Learn how to turn theory into practice with strategies Shannon has successfully used with clients.

Exercises to Create Your Own Wellness Recipe

Customize your mental wellness plan with guided worksheets that put you in charge of your growth.

What Readers are Saying

It feels like the author is sitting in the room talking with me. She puts these concepts together not only in a way that makes sense, but also in such a personable way.

Diane L.

Amazon Reader

A beautifully written, sensitive, faith-based look at mental health. The authors insight and years of experience are encouraging, providing hope, tools, guidance and comfort for the storms of life we all journey through.

Laurie S

Amazon Reader

The author is spot on when it comes to mental health. With humor, insight, and experience, this book offers a myriad of tools that we already have in our toolbox.

Lee

Amazon Reader

More Special Sauce

Download the Special Sauce Worksheets

Create your own Special Sauce with our practical worksheets to help guide you.  Includes Sleep Diary, Emotional Intelligence Framework, Mood Tracker, Self-Awareness Quiz, and more. 

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