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Adoption is often framed by happy narratives, but the reality is that many adoptees struggle with unaddressed trauma and issues of identity and belonging. Adoptees often spend the majority of their youth without the language to explore the grief related to adoption or the permission to legitimize their conflicting emotions. Adoptee and counselor Cameron Lee Small names the realities of the adoptee's journey, narrating his own and other adoptees' stories in all their complexity.

No one is a stranger to loneliness. Despite how social we are via text, chat, and notifications, we are far from being truly connected. We all want someone else to really see us and choose us for who we are. We want a place to finally fit in. But what if finding the right people or the right place is not the answer? From her community-building background, Sarah E. Westfall takes our longing to belong as an invitation to embrace and extend the deep love of God.

Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse focuses on how survivors of childhood abuse can finally break their silence and begin the process of recovery by understanding the impact their abuse history has on their adulthood. Filled with real life client conversations, along with her own experiences as a patient, this work helps listeners stop reliving past abuse and thrive in their recovery. It demonstrates the tremendous hope that can come from having a witness, and feeling heard and believed.

Sometimes it can seem as if friends are more work and pain than they're worth, with friendship challenges that we have to endure and struggle through. Life gets in the way of our well-intentioned efforts to connect. Conflicts and differences over serious issues divide us and make us think that we could never be close to a person ever again. How can we build real relationships that are life giving and pass the test of time? Bryan Loritts mines one of the Bible's least-known books for insights into how friendships can flourish even in the midst of sin and brokenness.

High-achieving women have figured out every aspect of their lives—except how to find love on their terms. The truth is that the conversation about women and dating is still stuck in the dark ages. Lily Womble, former top matchmaker turned dating coach, has seen it all. Most single women she meets are exhausted and have been taught to believe that they want too much, are too much, and that they need to settle to find partnership. Lily shares her proven feminist framework that has helped millions of women create epic lives that center around their own agency, aliveness, and power.

From an experienced organizational psychologist comes a unique guide to learning how to better read and understand people and make improved, more informed business decisions about them—including choosing the right employees, fostering relationships in the workplace, resolving conflicts more effectively, and optimizing your performance on the job—using the science of personality.

We Are the Evidence is the first comprehensive resource for survivors of sexual assault. Written with conviction and compassion by Cheyenne Wilson, a registered nurse and survivor of sexual assault, this handbook contains everything victims and advocates need to know to navigate the tumultuous times that follow an assault.

Bullies exist everywhere, and all bullies act in the same highly predictable patterns, regardless of their demographics and situation. By focusing on the ten hidden powers bullies employ—from their unrestrained nature and bully story to manipulating emotions and playing the victim—Bill Eddy unpacks the way bullies rely on primitive emotions and nonverbal behavior. He helps listeners spot these behaviors and offers practical actions before they become immobilized by helplessness, blame, and shame.

In "Confronting Chaos: The Civility Crisis," Nelson dives deep into the heart of America's current societal turmoil, pinpointing the root cause: the erosion of civility. With a blend of insight, compassion, and urgency, Nelson navigates listeners through the complexities of this crisis, offering both analysis and solutions. Drawing upon historical perspectives and contemporary examples, "Confronting Chaos" illuminates how the abandonment of traditional values, particularly those rooted in Christian principles, has led to a breakdown in respectful discourse and behavior.

What every parent wants most is for their children to grow into happy, healthy humans, which sounds pretty simple, but the reality is that there’s an epidemic of mental ill-health among adolescents and adults. There is no one perfect way to be a parent, but there are steps that you can put in place to create young people who know how to make the most out of their lives. Dr Tim Sharp, Dr Happy, introduces you to the simple daily habits that will help you create an environment that fosters growth and happiness for you and your kids.

La sexualidad ha estado por mucho tiempo rodeada de mitos y tabúes que han desvirtuado y desviado la atención de lo que realmente es y su importancia a la hora de constituirnos como seres sexuados. Esto, aunado a la vergüenza y la ansiedad que provoca el no hablarlo y el desconocimiento, ha causado más angustias de las necesarias, materializándose en frustración y dificultades sexuales para muchas personas. Este audiolibro es un paseo por las diferentes vertientes y problemáticas a las que nos enfrentamos en el área de la sexualidad.

**Discover the Secret to Helping Your Child Thrive Emotionally!** Unlock the ultimate guide to nurturing your child's emotional well-being with "Emotional Regulation for Kids." This invaluable eBook is packed with practical strategies and actionable advice designed to support your child's journey toward emotional intelligence and resilience. **Why is Emotional Regulation Important?** Emotional regulation is fundamental for children’s development—it's what allows them to manage their emotions, build strong social relationships, and face life’s challenges with confidence. This eBook ...

Swami Bodhananda connects leadership excellence in an intricate yet simple manner to the life and soft skills essential in one’s life. Through the Five Themes: Relationships, Happiness, Joy of Doing, Nurturing Values, and Caring and Sharing, he elaborates in a practical manner how excellence in leadership can be achieved, as well as the critical and reflective thinking needed to be in touch with the environment and people from a practical perspective.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by pregnancy-related anxiety, struggling to cope with the uncertainties that come with impending parenthood? Do hormonal changes, body image issues, and the pressure of societal expectations leave you feeling anxious and stressed? It's time to transform fear into joy and embrace the journey of pregnancy with confidence and mindfulness! In "From Fear to Joy: Conquer Pregnancy Anxiety with CBT and Mindfulness," we delve into empowering techniques that will help you navigate the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy and embrace this transformative phase of your life....

As someone who has navigated the highs and lows (quite literally) of nude living with my partner, I understand the initial awkwardness, the unexpected laughter, and the undeniable bond that comes from sharing these intimate moments in the buff. Picture this: you're standing there, staring at your partner, and suddenly, the idea of being completely naked together feels both exhilarating and terrifying. Trust me, I've been there. When I was in my 20s, I was quite the prude…but I also was, shall we say…curious about what spending more time naked would feel like. It took me a while, but ...

In "Supporting Your Autism Journey: Autistic Adult Answers Your Burning Questions," Dr. Kerry Magro Ed.D. offers a deeply personal and insightful look into the autism spectrum, drawing from his own experiences as a nonspeaking individual with autism who has grown into a professional speaker, best-selling author, and consultant for major entertainment projects, including Netflix’s "Love on the Spectrum U.S." This book emerges from Magro's desire to bridge the gap between the autistic community and a society that often misunderstands them, fueled by the countless inquiries he has received ...

In this book, I share with you my eureka of the single factor that explains all my autistic-related behavior. I demonstrate how the understanding of it completely changed how I do things and interact with others. I also share with you the mystery of ADHD.

Aimee takes you on a harrowing yet empowering journey through the shadows of her past. With unflinching candor, she reveals the horrors she endured, the scars that marked her, and the resilience that carried her forward. Aimee's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope flickers, and survival is a triumph.

Many of us have made our lives so noisy, overwhelming, sensory craving and data driven that we have somehow missed the most fundamental part about ourselves and our lives. Learning how to work with every process, every situation, every relationship intuitively; learning to love what is, to let go, to have faith and find stillness; to foster one’s intuition and become creative in our own lives is something we can all achieve.