Can we stand the test of losing all that we have, including our children, homes, jobs, and possessions, and still believe God loves us? Can we believe that "All things work together for the good of them that love the Lord and are the called according to his purpose?" Will you stand until the end? Will you deny yourself, take up your cross and follow him daily? Will you forsake mother, father, sister and brother, for his sake. It would be wonderful if we all grew up like Father Knows Best, Ozzie and Harriet, My Three Sons, and the Huxtables. But that is not the case in most families It was very different for me, as it probably is for most people. Childhood was filled with much anguish and heaps of pain, pain that never seemed to cease, always trying to understand what is functional and dysfunctional. How did I know that my Knight in shining amour would become my greatest "knightmare," and that I was truly Sleeping with the Enemy! I would eventually find myself living in prison in my own house, scared all the time, shaking on the inside, scared for myself, my mother, and my children. How do I get out, what do I do?
Me 101: A Workbook for a Better Relationship provides the structure and format for you to openly and honestly express who you truly are to yourself and your romantic partner. Your responses to our clever quizzes and questionnaires will allow you the freedom to be who you really are in your relationship. By revealing your authentic self, your proclivities and passions, boundaries and fantasies, Me 101 will help you create a climate of fun and intimacy that you never dreamed was possible.
So he got her best friend pregnant--twice! She could kill him, but there are options besides murder. Ms. All That and a Bag of Chips meets King of the Jungle. Will she let his wrapper block her blessing? This is a lesson on how not to do relationships. Just do the opposite, and you will be fine! Psychology, therapy, and all the self-help in the world may get people one-third of the way, but what about the rest? Friendship woes, relationship woes, inner struggles, and self-esteem issues are all challenges anyone can face. The OBM ladies take some of the most challenging relationship situations and dissect them to provide healing, understanding, self-awareness and, most importantly, help to keep the knives and guns locked away. These are moments when all four said, "I can't believe this is happening to me!" The four of them are just the above-average everyday women ready to make a difference in the lives of other people ages 18-118. They have stories that they have lived, loved, hated, heard about, or been affected by. So they decided to share in a unique way. They tell it like it happened and make room for the best friend peanut gallery to weigh in on the tales of intrigue, deceit, and self-discovery.
Don’t be a minor character in life’s story...be your own hero! Our world is changing at a faster pace than ever before. New technologies, global communications, diverse populations and shifting expectations drive the changes that impact our daily lives. This rapid rate of change leaves many of us feeling uncertain, overwhelmed and confused. Many have choices; yet we lack a systematic and conscious approach to make the important kinds of quality of life decisions we face in this changing world. Often bouncing from one turning point to another without any sense of control; when we finally stop for a moment and think about life, we long for meaning. Turning Points offers a systematic approach to understand our life themes, take control of the next chapter, and be the hero of our story. Turning Points will help you identify your qualities, interests, experiences, successes, dreams and values so you can better understand and anticipate change. Taking the time to review these aspects of your self helps bring the important things to consciousness. This in turn can lead you to a life plan that will satisfy you and give your life meaning and purpose. Personal discovery will empower you to navigate your life transitions. You will develop a mission and context for the many decisions you make as you navigate your turning points. Be the hero of your own life story. Take control of your Turning Points.
With Explorer’s Guides, expert authors and helpful icons make it easy to locate places of extra value, family-friendly activities, and excellent restaurants and lodgings. Regional and city maps help you get around and What’s Where provides a quick reference on everything from tourist attractions to off-the-beaten-track sites. Along with Amish farms, rolling countryside, and interesting history, Kansas offers rodeos, powwows, pancake races, Renaissance fairs, and spinach festivals. Kansas is known for wheat, cattle, and wide-open spaces, but it also has day spas, boutique hotels, museums, concerts, and vital urban scenes. There’s a lot to see and do here; with an insider guiding you, you can expect extras, like a detailed look at the exciting cultural centers of eastern Kansas, with their fine restaurants, nightlife, and art. There really is no place like Kansas!
Offering a new understanding of low-wage immigrants (mostly from Latin America) who have become the foundation for service and leisure work in a famous resort, and of the recent history of the ski industry, Park and Pellow expose the ways in which Colorado boosters have reshaped the landscape and ecosystems in the pursuit of profit.
The first edition of People in Crisis, published in 1978, established success as a comprehensive and user-friendly text for health and social service professionals. The book and its following incarnations included critical life events and life cycle transition challenges, clearly pointing out the interconnections between such events, stressful developmental changes, and their potential for growth but also danger of suicide and/or violence toward others. This revised edition includes new case examples and expanded coverage of cross-cultural content, including 'commonalities and differences' in origins, manifestations, and crisis responses. The authors illustrate the application of crisis concepts, assessment, and intervention strategies across a wide range of health and mental health settings, as well as at home, school, workplace, and in the community. Each chapter contains a closing summary that includes discussion questions, references, and online data sources for maximum application and learning. Updated chapters discuss new, research-based content on: • workplace violence and abuse • youth violence in schools and higher education settings • the use of psychotropic drugs, including for very young children in the absence of comprehensive assessment • the crisis vulnerability of war veterans and the hazards of 'pathologizing' what should be considered a 'normal' response to the repeated and catastrophic trauma of war • the intersection of socio-political factors with individuals’ psychological healing from catastrophic experiences such as war and natural disaster.
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