The essential recovery guide for women new to sobriety, written by the director of clinical services at Hazelden's new cutting edge treatment facility for women. The essential recovery guide for women new to sobriety, written by the director of clinical services at Hazelden's new cutting edge treatment facility for women. Whether you are just embarking down the road of recovery or are well into the journey, consider Brenda Iliff's A Woman's Guide to Recovery your companion and guide. Brenda Iliff is a leading Hazelden clinician. She developed this guide to help women handle issues and challenges that come with their new life of recovery: How can you balance self-care with family responsibilities? What do you do about friends who aren't comfortable with your newfound sobriety? How do you rebuild family relationships? A Woman's Guide to Recovery offers real-life insight into what it means and what it takes to sustain healthy, lasting recovery.
Brenda Kinsel tackles underwear, the booty, and the nightmare of shopping with kids (please pass the Valium!) - all while helping women make sense out of the vast imponderable that is the world of fashion. With gentle understanding, she helps every woman develop a healthier relationship with herself by taking a lighter look at hang-ups, and a deeper look at the fashion traps that are out there ready to grab the unsuspecting consumer.
Restored & Remarried Leader's Guide is for Small Groups who would like information and encouragement for their marriage and family. This resource can be used in several different ways to meet the needs of your group. During a Sunday School, weekly or monthly small group, there is a lot of flexibility here. You will need to purchase the accompanying Small Group DVD to present this curriculum. Purchase it at www.restoredandremarried.com. Each participant[ant will need their own workbook and may share an R & R book.
Stickley didn’t like making mistakes. “Oh no!” he’d say, and he wouldn’t try again. He wanted to be perfect. Many children—and adults!—don’t like making mistakes. But mistakes are a natural and necessary part of growing up. What’s more, research shows that how we view mistakes determines whether we embrace challenges or avoid them altogether. Children who are willing to learn from mistakes take more risks in their learning—and are more likely to keep trying when they are challenged—than children who are hesitant to do anything wrong. Stickley Makes a Mistake! shows kids how to hop up, try again, and say “oh well!” when they make a mistake—just like Stickley! Includes a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers with more information about the importance of having a healthy attitude towards mistakes, and advice for encouraging children to embrace their mistakes, learn from them, and keep trying.
This is a Study Guide. Are you having difficulty letting go of past hurts and not quite sure how to move forward? Have you ever felt challenged when trying to see yourself in a positive way? Are you carrying baggage from previous relationships? Have you prayed over and over again asking God to change a situation, but nothing has happened? Do you need a more positive outlook on life? In the book, She Had to Die, So I Could Live the author uses her own experiences to illustrate how God carries us through difficult times. Brenda came to realize that in order for her to receive all God had for her, there were parts of her which needed to die. She would need to change how she saw herself both inside and out. It wasnt an easy process, but it was necessary. Once she allowed God to peel back the layers, things began to shift in her life. As a result, Brenda wrote She Had to Die, So I Could Live to help encourage others. When used as a supplement, the Study Guide will give you exercises and activities to help you practice walking into the destiny God has for you. The thought provoking questions will assist with getting to know yourself better, letting go of negative thinking, thus allowing you to see yourself as God sees you. Once you do this, then every other area of your life will begin to change as you come to understand who you are and what you deserve in life. The Guide is great for both individuals and group study! Enjoy your journey to happiness.
It doesn't have to be easy, it just has to be possible." These are the words Brenda Layman spoke when she determined to heal her life after the suicide of her fourteen-year-old daughter. Brenda's journey led her from the depths of grief to a new understanding of the power we have to minister to one another and to help bring about healing in even the most painful circumstances. She learned that God does not intend for us to suffer through life's trials alone, but to bear one another's burdens. She also learned that it is when we are hurting the most that it is most difficult to allow comfort and help into our lives. Song of Joy is the chronicle of her journey from deep sorrow back to the hope-filled life God intends for us all. This book is a message of comfort and hope to the wounded soul.
Do you feel like you live in a world filled with turmoil and tragedy, tainted by cruelty and corruption, and permeated by disease and death? In a world that seems to be falling apart, how can you keep your faith? Where do you turn for guidance? VENTURE FORTH WITH FAITH gives you an A-to-Z devotional guide filled with Scriptures and stories that will encourage you to boldly step out in faith each day. When you read VENTURE FORTH WITH FAITH, you will: * Learn how to overcome your fear with faith * Discover what actions you can take to strengthen your faith * Realize that you can rely on your faith in every journey * Believe that God is always faithful As you journey through life, you need faith to lead you through chaos and strife. You need faith to guide through darkness and despair. VENTURE FORTH WITH FAITH gives you the encouragement and inspiration you need along your life journey.
Teacher research is an extension of good teaching, observing students closely, analyzing their needs, and adjusting the curriculum to fit the needs of all. In this completely updated second edition of their definitive work, Ruth Shagoury and Brenda Miller Power present a framework for teacher research along with an extensive collection of narratives from teachers engaged in the process of designing and carrying out research projects to inform their instruction. This edition includes a greater variety of short contributions from a wide range of teacher-researchers -- novices and veterans from all backgrounds and parts of the country -- who speak to the growing diversity in today' s classrooms. Threaded throughout the chapters and narratives is a discussion of the emergence of digital tools and their effect on both teaching and the research process, along with an expanded number of research designs. The book has three primary components: 1.Chapters written by the authors explaining key elements of the research process: finding questions, designing projects, data collection and analysis, and more 2.Research activities that enable readers to try out the featured strategies and techniques 3.Teacher-researcher essays in which teachers share details of completed projects and discuss the impact they have had in their classrooms. Living the Questions, Second Edition: A Guide for Teacher-Researchers will take you step-by-step through the process of designing, implementing, and publishing your research. Along the way, it will introduce you to dozens of kindred spirits who are finding new passion for teaching by living the questions every day in their classrooms. You will be reminded of why you became a teacher yourself.
This inspiring guide chronicles how Brenda Cobb, founder of the Living Foods Institute in Atlanta, Georgia, healed herself by adopting a living foods diet and turned her personal health challenges into a mission to help heal others. Brenda presents a frank explanation of how modern lifestyles contribute to chronic illness and how living foods can play a role in helping individuals achieve optimal health. The body-mind-spirit connection is essential for good physical health, and emotional detoxification is important to the healing process. Brenda gives practical advice for how to incorporate physical, emotional, and spiritual healing into everyday life and empowers people to take charge of their own health and well-being. The delicious assortment of raw and living-foods recipes included here will help make the transition to this new dietary lifestyle easy and fun.
This concise handbook helps educators write for the rhetorical situations they will face as students of education, and as preservice and practicing teachers. It provides clear and helpful advice for responding to the varying contexts, audiences, and purposes that arise in four written categories in education: classroom, research, credential, and stakeholder writing. The book moves from academic to professional writing and chapters include a discussion of relevant genres, mentor texts with salient features identified, visual aids, and exercises that ask students to apply their understanding of the concepts. Readers learn about the scholarly and qualitative research processes prevalent in the field of education and are encouraged to use writing to facilitate change that improves teaching and learning conditions. Book Features: · Presents a rhetorical approach to writing in education. · Includes detailed student samples for each of the four major categories of writing. · Articulates writing as a core intellectual responsibility of teachers. · Details the library and qualitative research process using examples from education. · Includes many user-friendly features, such as reflection questions and writing prompts.
Children will love analyzing these hilarious, fun books about a silly Pigeon who tries to get away with too much! Students will learn to analyze various story elements through the fun, challenging activities and lessons provided in this digital instructional guide for literature. This e-book is the perfect tool for teachers to aid students in analyzing and comprehending these goofy stories. Appealing and challenging cross-curricular lessons and activities incorporate research-based literacy skills to help students become thorough readers. These lessons and activities work in conjunction with the text to teach students how to analyze and comprehend story elements in multiple ways, practice close reading and text-based vocabulary, determine meaning through text-dependent questions, and much more.
Sick of Being Sick helps women radically transform their health by showing them how to tap into their innate healing power and begin experiencing lives full of well-being, connection, peace, and joy. Chronic illness - whether it is due to cancer, autoimmune disease, or a slew of mysterious symptoms - cuts to the core of a woman’s being. Women who are struggling with chronic illness are familiar with the fear, doubt, and overwhelm that can cost them everything. Sick of Being Sick shows women how to move beyond the prison of chronic illness and persistence of health challenges. Dr. Brenda Walding reveals the essential elements to healing, as well as powerful tools, tips, concepts, and daily practices that are essential for radiant health. She teaches women how to overcome overwhelm and fear to make decisions for their highest good, how toxic thoughts and poisonous practices are massively sabotaging their healing efforts, and so much more. For the women who are ready to begin their journey to wellness then Sick of Being Sick is their portal of transformation and opportunity to bring them back to their heart, to love themselves again, and to experience wholeness.
This hands-on guide approaches love relationships in a no-nonsense, practical manner. Following five couples through family therapy, it guides readers through a twelve-step program that helps them recognize and resolve relationship problems.
Coauthored by an ob/gyn and a noted pregnancy and childbirth expert, Knack Pregnancy Guide is the most reader-friendly, visually informative book ever on the subject. Encompassing all vital pregnancy information, it is organized to meet the needs of today’s busy mothers-to-be. It introduces the latest ideas and research—from prenatal testing to the long-term effects of prenatal nutrition—and provides indispensable advice to mothers at high risk or with pregnancy complications and those with dietary limitations. Sidebars offer quick tips on warning signs, where to find help, and more. Knack Pregnancy Guide is a must for every pregnant mother. • 300 full-color photos • 50 illustrations • Coauthored by an ob/gyn and a leading doula • Organized by trimester • Special pages for dads
When a child struggles in school, it is difficult to find the words to help. Once a child is diagnosed with a learning disability, another journey begins. How do you explain learning problems to a child? What strategies may support academic success? How I Learn provides a simple explanation of why some children struggle. It introduces learning disability in concrete terms for younger students, emphasizing that they are capable of learning, but they do so in a different way. Includes a “Note to Parents.”
Revised and updated for the newest digital platforms—the classic guide to business writing style and protocols While retaining all the valuable information that has made The Business Style Handbook a modern classic, the second edition provides new words, phrases and guidance to help you express yourself clearly, confidently and correctly on any digital platform. New to this edition: Updated A-to-Z section with 250 new entries Best practices for email in a world of portable devices Insights from communications executives at global companies Praise for The Business Style Handbook “This may be the handiest and clearest book of tips on basic business writing I’ve read in a long time.” —Pam Robinson, cofounder, the American Copy Editors Society “An excellent primer on how to communicate effectively in a business setting.” —Michael Barry, vice president, media relations, Insurance Information Institute “This book is especially helpful for people when English is their second language. I recommend it to all my business classes.” —Elizabeth Xu, Ph.D., author, executive mentor and leadership class instructor, Stanford University “You never want poor writing to get in the way of what you’re saying. . . . This style guide is a valuable resource to help ensure that the quality of your writing differentiates you.” —Bart Mosley, principal and chief investment officer, Alprion Capital Management LP
Author Brenda Dougall Merriman takes readers through the genealogical process of research and identification, while examining how the genealogical community has developed standards of evidence and documentation, what those standards are, and how they can be applied.
For Jews, Zen students, "JuBus," and other open-minded seekers--a guide to authentic Jewish and Zen practice and how they illuminate, challenge, and enrich each other. Books like the Jew in the Lotus have helped to define the intersection of Jewish and Zen experience and custom. Now, in the first guide to the practice of both Judaism and Zen, Dr. Brenda Shoshanna, a long-time practitioner and student of both, shares her insights with over one million people who identify as "JuBus," as well as Jews, Zen students, non-Jews, and everyone in the interfaith community who seeks understanding, meaning, and a life grounded in these authentic faiths. Each chapter of Jewish Dharma focuses on common issues that introduce disorder to our lives, using personal narrative, parables, quotations from both Jewish and Zen scriptures, anecdotes, and exercises. Specific guidelines and exercises help readers integrate both practices into their everyday lives--and thereby gain deeper understanding and happiness. A long term Zen student and practicing Jew (who cannot let go of either), Dr. Shoshanna explores the ways in which Zen and Judaism practice illuminate and enrich one another. Zen deepens Jewish experience and Jewish practice provides the warmth and relationships that can get lost in the Zen. Zen is based on radical freedom, individuality, being in the present and nonattachment. Judaism comes rooted in relationships, family, love, prayer to a Higher power and the instruction to always remember. A Jewish heart is warm, giving, human, and devoted to family and friends. A Zen eye is fresh, direct, spontaneous and planted in the present moment. Together they are like two wings of a bird, both are needed to be able to fly. The book includes stories, discussion, information and wonderful exercises. It has been highly endorsed by Rabbis, Zen teachers, and others. "I couldn't put it dwn. ...Dr Brenda Shoshanna guides us into the heart of Jewish and Zen practice which enrich one another in ways that enhance....A must read for anyone who wishes to explore Zen meditatin and Jewish life." --Rabbi Marcia Prager, author The Path of Blessng "Brenda Shoshanna's book tells a story of a woman's coming to terms with the deepest part of each tradition - she is creating a unique path. I highly recommend this book to anyone." --Rodger Kamenetz, author The Jew in The Lotus "Dr Shoshanna's vision embrances both traditions with fidelity and beauty." --Robert Kennedy, S.J. Roshi, author Zen Gifts for Christians "Her good heart and wisdom mind shine through in this delightful, interesting, psychologically astute and practical book. Anyone intersted in finding deeper understanding and meaningful puprose in life will be rewarded by reading any one of the pages." --Lama Surya Das, author Awakening the Buddha Within
For today's early childhood educator, change is a non-negotiable reality. While the size, force, and direction of change can often seem overwhelming, this book shows the way toward overcoming these gigantic odds or "Goliaths." The New Early Childhood Professional recounts some of the heroic stories and strategic approaches used by early childhood educators who particpated in the CAYL Institute Fellowship programs. The authors share a specific framework with concrete steps to help educators become positive change makers in the field of early care and education. Complete with resources, tools, and questions for reflection, this handbook takes readers through four progressive paths toward becoming an architect of change: Analysis, when confronting seemingly insurmountable situations, instead of being overwhelmed, think and reflect about the situation and discover hidden insights; Advance, better understand the nature of problems while also strengthening your vision and identity through planning and preparation; Act, begin with everyday challenges and use what you know from every situation, in every interaction with a child, parent, peer, or administrator; and Accelerate, focus on what you want to change, gather allies, document, and communicate.
Validation, compassion, and guidance for relationships with narcissistic mothers As the daughter of a mother with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), it may have been difficult to receive the validation and nurturing needed to recognize your value—but there's a road to recovery. Recovering from Narcissistic Mothers is filled with guidance and evidence-based strategies for recognizing what narcissistic abuse is, understanding its effect on your life and core identity, and establishing healthy relationships moving forward. Learn how to navigate communication to protect yourself from the manipulation you've experienced. Discover tools for processing your emotions, creating and maintaining boundaries, breaking the cycle of narcissistic abuse, and taking care of yourself. You are not alone! Recovering from Narcissistic Mothers includes: An introduction to NPD—Gain a deeper understanding of what NPD is, what causes it, how to identify it, and the different ways in which it manifests. The mother-daughter dynamic—Explore the dynamic between daughters and narcissistic mothers, including common relationship traits like role reversal, codependency, attachment, and enabling. Real-life experiences—Read others' experiences with narcissistic mothers, including recovery, self-care, and moving forward. Reclaim your identity and thrive with practical tools and guidance for daughters of narcissistic mothers.
A step by step beginners guide to psychic and mediumship self development. This book explains what psychic ability and mediumship is about and takes the beginner through various steps and exercises to help them develop the skills needed to become proficient and responsible Psychics and Mediums. I hope that by following my guidelines Mediumship will become an enjoyable and problem free experience. It covers such things as professionalism, discipline, legalities, data protection and insurance. Mediumship can be one of the most rewarding gifts that someone can possess. The look of joy on a bereaved person’s face when they have received even the shortest message from their loved one is one of the best sights that you will ever behold. The immense feeling of satisfaction that a Medium gains from helping someone realise that death is not final; the comprehension that our loved ones’ live on in our hearts and minds, that their ‘energy’ or ‘life essence’ is constantly around us, is one of the most beautiful things a Medium will ever experience. The effort that you, as a Medium, put into discovering how to give these messages to the best of your ability will reflect in your work. This book is intended to help guide you through the learning process. Many times I have been asked "Can anyone become Psychic?" The answer to this is very simple. Everyone is born with Psychic abilities (a sixth sense); think of babies in the crib looking at some ' unseen’ being and laughing and gurgling at them. Think of a child with his/her imaginary friend or those many ‘weird’ co-incidences. One of the main problems we encounter is how we can keep these abilities in a useable and workable state throughout our lives whilst trying to juggle life’s commitments. This is an extremely tough, and for some impossible, task. This is why many people develop their abilities later in life. This book explains what psychic ability and mediumship is about and takes the beginner through various steps and exercises to help them develop the skills needed to become proficient and responsible Psychics and Mediums. I hope that by following my guidelines Mediumship will become an enjoyable and problem free journey for all those that embark on it. As well as covering all aspects of spiritual development I also include the legal aspects associated with working as a psychic or medium. The book has been produced with as little emphasis on any particular religion as possible. Any references or terminologies that appear to implicate a particular deity or religion are purely there to substantiate the average person’s understanding of this particular type of development.
A Davis’s Notes Title Perfect wherever you are…in class, in clinical, and in any practice setting! This handy guide delivers quick access to the essential clinical information you need to care for obstetric, gynecological, newborn, and pediatric patients in any setting. The 4th Edition of this popular pocket guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect nursing practice today. See what students and practitioners are saying online about the previous edition… Worth it. “Very good for clinical! Fits in pocket! Helps me on tests.” A handy reference book! “A handy book for nurses just starting out in OBGYN! I have been a nurse for a year and just started working on a labor & delivery floor. I needed a little refresher from nursing school! This little book is handy to have if you want a quick reference book!” Best little study guide for OB/peds!!! “This little notebook is so great! Fits in my purse for on the go studying. It’s great because it follows my lectures in the same order. I love this. Highly recommend for supplemental studying.”
This quick reference is your go-to guide for the precise yet comprehensive clinical information you need to care for adult patients safely and effectively. Completely revised and updated, you’ll find even more of what you need at a moment’s notice, including coverage of rebreathing masks, cardiac surgeries, traumatic brain and head injuries, MRSA prevention and treatment guidelines, and much more!
The evidence is in— millions of people are moving toward a vegetarian diet because it offers a healthful and environmentally sound alternative to the standard diet. Becoming Vegetarian is the ultimate source for making this valuable and beneficial life change. Packed with authoritative vegetarian and vegan nutrition information from established and savvy experts, this powerful book takes the worry out of making an important, healthy transition. Here' what's inside: Vegetarian food guide for optimal nutrition and easy meal planning Delicious, easy recipes Helpful guidelines for those who are just starting out Cutting edge scientific information for experienced vegetarians Nutrition essentials from infancy through our senior years Practical tips for weight control Much, much more This comprehensive update of an international bestseller is the one resource that contains everything you need to know about becoming a vegetarian or fine-tuning a vegetarian diet. From dealing with awkward social situations to making sure you're getting all the necessary nutrients, let Vesanto Melina and Brenda Davis give you the information you need to achieve a healthful vegetarian life with ease. Change the way you look at food and your health forever— start following the dynamic, easy-to-implement advice in Becoming Vegetarian today.
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