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This treatment manual presents a complete12 session program for treating survivors of child sexual abuse. It addresses issues of social isolation, intimacy and mistrust of others and how survivors can gain the support of others.
Despite what Jo Ann Fuson Staples might tell you, she is no ordinary woman. She has led a remarkable life, full of adventure, love, hardship, and survival. Raised in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky, she comes from a long line of strong mountain folk, those ready to take on adversity and fight for anyone they love, no matter the odds. At only seven, Jo Ann tragically lost her father, and then, when Jo Ann was twenty-four, her mother to brutal violence. Although the pain from those experiences followed Jo Ann for the rest of her life, the bonds she made with her friends and family members only grew stronger, and from there, Jo Ann dove head-first into life. From having a relationship wi...
"Shift Your Mood" combines mindfulness and body awareness with insights from neuroscience and positive psychology to provide a unique and more sustainable approach to healing, growth, and spiritual realization.
Describes the everyday workings of a seemingly typical American hometown and reveals the complex drama behind the lives of its residents.
Slowly listen as Spirit speaks its loving words to you through the pages of this story collection. From a variety of backgrounds people tell how they invite and allow a unifying Spirit to enhance the good in their lives through messages of guidance and hope. A common thread of desire to rise above resistance, control or despair opens the way to insight and love. Be inspired as you witness the effect of the writers' reverence for wisdom greater than their own. Honoring the sacred with eyes open to life's magic and mystery, lives grow in meaning, compassion and purpose; the mundane becomes a meditation and the everyday a miracle. About the Author: Joan Doyle has been a Spiritual Counselor with...
It is no secret that pets offer unconditional love, social support, and many laughs. This incredible true story of Honey, a grey cockatiel, makes you laugh as you learn about her unique personality. You suffer the agony along with Honey's family as they discover a lone feather on the living room floor, and you are astounded as this unbelievable misadventure unravels. An entrancing tale that reveals the cockatiel's mixed bag of emotions ranging from joy, anger, impatience, curiosity, sadness... Feather Faith is an enchanting tale that shares one family's extraordinary experiences as a grey cockatiel brings spontaneity, humor, and a love like never before to their household, proving once again how much pets enrich our lives.
Farming While Black is the first comprehensive "how to" guide for aspiring African-heritage growers to reclaim their dignity as agriculturists and for all farmers to understand the distinct, technical contributions of African-heritage people to sustainable agriculture. At Soul Fire Farm, author Leah Penniman co-created the Black and Latino Farmers Immersion (BLFI) program as a container for new farmers to share growing skills in a culturally relevant and supportive environment led by people of color. Farming While Black organizes and expands upon the curriculum of the BLFI to provide readers with a concise guide to all aspects of small-scale farming, from business planning to preserving the ...
Messy, raw, and real aren’t the words most of us use when we say what’s good about our churches. But what if they were? Author Lee Schott found out, serving a beautiful church inside the Iowa women’s prison. A lifelong church person, she discovered more church, and greater faithfulness, in this most unlikely setting, with room for people the church has often overlooked. She shares the lessons she has learned there, with the hope that church leaders outside of prison might be inspired, equipped, and encouraged to loosen the fetters that keep our churches so closed off. We’ll explore church characterized by honest relationship, protection of the vulnerable, radical welcome, and healthy boundaries. Practical application for the local church context and discussion questions for group study are included throughout.
An exploration of relationships examines the process of finding a life partner, the fear of intimacy, growing beyond jealousy and blame, and healing a blocked sexual relationship
Making up more than ten percent of Alaska's population, Native Alaskans are the state's largest minority group. Yet most non-Native Alaskans know surprisingly little about the histories and cultures of their indigenous neighbors, or about the important issues they face. This concise book compiles frequently asked questions and provides informative and accessible responses that shed light on some common misconceptions. With responses composed by scholars within the represented communities and reviewed by a panel of experts, this easy-to-read compendium aims to facilitate a deeper exploration and richer discussion of the complex and compelling issues that are part of Alaska Native life today.