Healing Injury

Healing Self-Injury provides desperately-needed guidance to parents and others who love a young person struggling with self-injury. First and foremost, adolescent psychologists Janis Whitlock and Elizabeth Lloyd-Richardson believe that parents must appreciate how important their role is in their child's recovery; there is a lot that parents can do to support their self-injuring children. This book is a must-have for parents who want to assist in their child's recovery, as well as for anyone who lives with, works with, or cares about self-injuring youth and their families.

Kelly Bouldin Darmofal suffered a severe TBI in 1992; currently, she holds a Masters in Special Education from Salem College, NC. Her memoir, Lost in My Mind: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), tells her story of tragedy and triumph. Kelly will be teaching "TBI: An Overview for Educators" at Salem College. Kelly's "tips" were learned during two decades of recovery and perseverance.

Collagen – the secret skincare weapon you wish you tried sooner Trying to keep up with modern beauty trends while also making sure you take care of your body and its needs can be challenging. Not only do we now have endless trends to follow, but if you take a more scientific approach to skincare, there are so many theories about how to get beautiful skin - everything from the products you should buy to when and how you should apply them and what routines work best for your skin. On top of all this overwhelming and contradictory information, there is never one definitive answer about how ...

If you’re suffering from a physical or mental ailment, you’ve doubtless been presented with a number of possible treatments. Some of these might help, and others, not so much. It may seem surprising, but one of the best places to start for a number of issues is with guided therapeutic imagery. The practice has been around since the ancient Greeks and has received endorsements from health professionals since the 1970s for treating serious illnesses.

Recovering from a brain injury can be a challenging and prolonged process. Learn how to maximize your recovery from the effects of brain injuries with the guidance of Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD, and Vani Rao, MBBS, MD, two leading medical experts with extensive experience helping patients recover from concussion and other brain injuries. Healing the Traumatized Brain explains how the brain works, how injuries affect the brain, and how to use your brain's own power to recover.

Studies conducted at Harvard Medical School recently found that suggestions given under hypnosis actually speed the healing of bone fractures. In this short, targeted audio, hypnotist Maggie Staiger uses hypnosis combined with imagery to enhance the healing of bone and joint injuries, to discourage adhesions, and to encourage mobility. Used in conjunction with standard Western medicine, this is an extremely effective hypnosis program.

Lost in My Mind is a stunning memoir describing Kelly Bouldin Darmofal's journey from adolescent girl to special education teacher, wife and mother - despite severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Spanning three decades, Kelly's journey is unique in its focus on TBI education in America (or lack thereof).

"Previously published as THE POWER OF THE EARTH: Earth Medicine: The Healing Power of Grounding for Mind, Body, and Soul by Elliott, Norris (AUTHOR)." Grounding or earthing is a fascinating and natural practice involving direct physical contact with the Earth's surface. This comprehensive and engaging book explores the latest scientific research and real-world case studies to delve into the potential benefits of grounding for overall health and well-being. From the antioxidant effect of the Earth's natural supply of electrons to the potential benefits of grounding for improved sleep, ...

It is scientifically proven that the mind can’t tell the difference between imagined or actual experiences. Guided visualization directs your focus and triggers a health-inducing response or new perspective. Guided therapeutic imagery treats a range of physical issues including muscle pain, headaches, joint pain, fever, back pain, stomach aches, and bone injuries.

When a 200-pound glass partition fell on Donna Fado Ivery's head resulting in brain injury, disability, and chronic pain, she could no longer count on walking, speaking, or thinking. How would she care for her infant, her preschooler, her husband, and herself? How would she continue to serve as pastor? With humor and humility, this inspirational memoir speaks to Donna’s struggle through medical, social, and church prejudice with the abiding support of family and the Holy Spirit.

Often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be a life-altering event that can produce a wide range of symptoms affecting physical as well as psychological health. Now, a physician shares her personal journey with TBI after suffering a life-changing accident. In this touching and informative book, Dr. Chrisanne Gordon chronicles her struggles - the high points as well as the lows - as she is challenged to make sense of what happened and realizes that her medical training did not prepare her for these struggles.

Body Energy - Unlock The Secrets Of The Chinese Body Energy Clock will show you many "tweaks" to your lifestyle you can make throughout the day and night to make sure your body energy stays fully charged and you have the energy healing and clarity to be at your best all day long. Body Energy - Unlock The Secrets Of The Chinese Body Energy Clock will be your owner's manual for easy reference on how to enhance your body energy anytime of day!

In her inspiring book, reading specialist and motivational speaker, Keli, shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and adversity to become a successful educator, healer, and role model. With her loving and compassionate demeanor, Keli has dedicated her life to teaching young children as a Kindergarten Reading Specialist and helping others through energy healing.

Policing in America is dangerous—especially in recent years. Law enforcement officers need to be constantly vigilant. Danger lurks everywhere. But not all danger is physical or even mental. There’s a spiritual danger. Only now is this danger beginning to be addressed in policing. But who are the experts in this area? Who should take the lead? Physical health professionals tend to the physical. Mental health professionals tend to the mental. Who are the spiritual health professionals? Author Tim Rupp combines his experience and knowledge as a law enforcement officer, pastor, and chaplain...

Built for Flexibility is more than a book; it's a roadmap to a life free of physical limitations and steering clear of pain and injury. The best part? No complex workout routines are required. Simply incorporate everyday functional movements and essential stretches into your life to set the stage for a lifetime of flexibility.

When PhD candidate Sarah Vallance is thrown from a horse and suffers a jarring blow to the head, she believes she walks away unscathed. The next morning, things take a sharp turn as she’s quickly led from work to the emergency room. By the end of the week, a neurologist delivers a devastating prognosis: Sarah suffered a traumatic brain injury that has caused her IQ to plummet, with no hope of recovery. Her brain has irrevocably changed.

Allison shares her revealing story in The Angel Inside: A Young Woman's Healing Journey Through Coma and Brain Injury. Her book is a multi-sensory description of what it was like to be in a coma from the inside looking out, on a mental, emotional, physical and spiritual level, how she was able to heal, her evolving relationship with God, as well as how we can be of better assistance to people in need of care.

World-renowned energy healer Cyndi Dale presents the ultimate book on applying energy concepts and practices to athletes and coaches of any age and level. Featuring more than fifty-five hands-on exercises, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about subtle energy and sports performance.

After serving in a scout-sniper platoon in Mosul, Tom Voss came home carrying invisible wounds of war - the memory of doing or witnessing things that went against his fundamental beliefs. This was not a physical injury that could heal with medication and time but a "moral injury" - a wound to the soul that eventually urged him toward suicide. Desperate for relief from the pain and guilt, Voss embarked on a 2,700-mile journey across America with a fellow veteran. Listeners walk with these men as they meet other veterans, Native American healers, and spiritual teachers.

In 2002, while on a training run in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Raul, in preparation for the Marine Corps Marathon, author Kristin Abello was struck by a car. As a result, she sustained a traumatic brain injury and other physical traumas. The initial consensus was that she wasn’t going to survive. In Sunrise, she tells her story of faith, love, hope, and healing from TBI. While a love story, it is also the true story of her fight for survival. She and Raul were a young couple in love when the catastrophic car accident nearly pulled them apart.