"Holistic and purposeful in design, Recover in Color creates a path to healing and personal rediscovery. When my son died, I became fully detached from this world. Body, soul and spirit-all shattered and scattered into the ether of a heavily weighted, dark, impenetrable haze. When suffering descends upon us from a variety of life experiences, we cannot recover alone-we need the hand of another to guide us. Dr. Yancosek has created a tool to pierce the impenetrable haze and reveals the possibility of God's hand to intervene." -- Charles D. Quick, OTD, CHT, Lieutenant Colonel (retired), United States Army

"Recover in Color is a fresh take on trusted principles of well-being. The unique style of writing combined with the coloring pages create an incredible workbook that can be completed individually or with the guidance of a therapist. I recommend this book to people who are pursuing personal growth through increased self-awareness and development." --Amelia Duran-Stanton, PhD, D.Sc., PA-C

"With Recover in Color, Dr. Yancosek has done something very rare, but desperately needed: she has made deep truths easily accessible. The human soul can only be nourished and healed with such truths and that is why this book will be a treasure to many. I recommend it to those who hunger to walk in greater freedom and emotional and spiritual health." --Matt Erbaugh, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at CrossBridge Community Church


A Gentle and Creative Guide to Healing!
I really enjoyed Recover in Color. The idea of having 52 short lessons—one for each week—makes the process of healing feel a lot less overwhelming. Each chapter gives you something simple to focus on, and the coloring pages are such a great touch. They really do help you slow down and let the lesson sink in.
What I liked most is how practical and encouraging it feels. The metaphors (like “be a seven” instead of chasing perfection) are easy to remember and actually useful when life gets stressful. It also has journaling prompts that make you think about your own experiences in a way that’s gentle but eye-opening.
This book feels more like a companion than just a workbook. It’s uplifting, creative, and faith-filled, and it gave me new ways to approach my recovery one week at a time.--Amazon Reviews

★ A work by Katherine Yancosek, Master of Occupational Therapy and PhD in Rehabilitation Science, retired lieutenant colonel, and certified therapist! This book seamlessly blends her professional background in rehabilitation medicine with her personal recovery journey, introducing the original “52‑Week Colorful Recovery Method” that integrates self‑exploration with the art of color, offering a scientifically grounded recovery guide that stands the test of time.
★ The entire book comprises 52 concise, practical exercises that are highly functional and easy to implement. It is organized into four major modules: cultivating self‑awareness, developing emotional intelligence, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering spiritual growth. Each lesson includes a coloring page and a weekly journal, allowing readers to work independently, under the guidance of a therapist, or in a group setting—perfectly serving as an affordable alternative to costly psychotherapy and enabling healing within a vibrant, colorful world.

This book is a gift to the mental health community. This workbook offers a full year (52 weeks) of recovery content that can be completed independently, used under the guidance of a sponsor or therapist, or implemented in a group therapy setting.
The book contains fifty-two lessons, each paired with a coloring page to reinforce the material and a weekly journal page featuring four discussion questions. It is divided into four main categories, each comprising thirteen lessons:
(1) Building Self-Awareness
(2) Emotional Awareness Skills
(3) Setting Boundaries
(4) Spiritual Growth
Whether you are just beginning your recovery journey or have been walking this long path for years, there is something here for everyone engaged in a recovery program. This workbook is also beneficial for the families of those participating in recovery.
The Colorful Recovery Approach is a fresh take on recovery, blending time‑tested, classic principles. Each lesson is concise and to the point, with a memorable title designed to help solidify that week’s coping strategies. By the time you complete this year‑long recovery workbook, you will have a deeper understanding of yourself and new tools to navigate life’s most challenging moments. Why not make recovery colorful, too?

Kathleen E Yancosek (Author)
Kathleen (“Katie”) Yancosek was born in Pennsylvania. Before retiring from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel in 2017, she had lived in nine different cities. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in occupational therapy, as well as a Ph.D. in rehabilitation science.
Dr. Yancosek has co-authored 38 publications, including three book chapters. She co-wrote “The Hero’s Hand”—a six-week training program on how to switch to using one’s non-dominant hand. Her latest work, “Colorful Recovery,” is a heartfelt tribute to the patients she has cared for at her private rehabilitation clinic, the Call Up Rehabilitation Center.
Since her retirement, Katie has been teaching, volunteering in her community, and running a private practice that helps children and adolescents with neurological and behavioral health issues. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, traveling, and running. Her next project is a book about forgiveness.

Marta Martirosyan (Illustrator)
Illustrator Marta Martirosyan lives in Armenia. She studied graphic design at the Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts. Marta is deeply passionate about mental health and well‑being. Her work on this book represents her contribution to all those committed to their own recovery.
In her free time, Marta loves to travel, take photographs, read, and spend time at the beach. She is currently completing illustrations for a children’s book. For her, art is a lifeline, and beauty is an eternal source of inspiration.