Adult Development

Do you ever wonder why your past still haunts you? Are you trapped in patterns you can't break? 'Thawing Childhood Abandonment Issues' offers the breakthrough you've been searching for. Childhood abandonment can cast long shadows over your life, influencing everything from personal relationships to self-esteem. In 'Thawing Childhood Abandonment Issues,' Don Carter, MSW, LCSW, uses his extensive experience in psychotherapy to explore the profound impact of early attachment wounds, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional trauma, and/or Complex PTSD. Through the narratives of individuals ...

Are you thinking: "Budgeting hasn't worked for me before," or "I don't have enough money to invest?" This book tackles these common concerns head-on. Every strategy is designed to be practical, accessible, and tailored for someone just like you.

When he was younger, he would always tell you how he loved you, told you almost everything and you never really had any secrets. Now that he is a teenager, he barely talks and only gives you one-word answers for whatever you ask him. He has even told you several times that he hates you and when you want to have a conversation with him, he just bangs the door in your face or sometimes he makes the effort but only listens to you without saying much. Does this sound familiar? This book will show you the ins and outs of just how to go about the murky waters of raising a teenage son.

A pioneering music educator reveals how music can supercharge early childhood development - and how parents and educators can harness its power.

Estrangement from one or both parents-even by choice—can take a huge emotional and psychological toll. If you have cut ties with a parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, guilt, and shame. You may question or second-guess your decision. And you may have trouble setting or keeping boundaries with your parent, as well as others in your life. This workbook offers evidence-based skills to help you heal the emotional wounds of your past, so you can finally move forward.

Dealing with narcissism is a painful and lonely thing to endure. Most people are aware of narcissism as experienced in romantic relationships, where either party exhibits narcissistic traits of having low empathy, exaggerated sense of entitlement, or has an inability to admit making mistakes. The instinct may be to leave that romantic partner because no one deserves to be in a relationship that lacks mutual love and respect. It's difficult navigating that type of narcissism, but what if the narcissist in your life happens to be your mother. What then?

Do you want to conquer the blight in your life that is constant overthinking? Are you looking for the simplest, most effective set of techniques that will amplify your self-esteem? When you want to work on living your best life, the first thing you have to do is believe that you can be the change you want to see in the world. There are so many instances of people struggling because they simply don’t believe they have it within themselves to turn their lives around.

At 26, Anu Singh Choudhary presumed that everything in life had become sort of perfect, and her life at that moment was really the happy fairy tale ending one had grown up striving for. A supportive family, a wonderful husband, and twins (that too a boy and a girl) - is this not what a woman ultimately wants? But what followed was a roller-coaster ride while she struggled through finding a balance between her quest for self and raising a family which demanded undivided attention.

"Finding Employment as an Older Adult: Tips and Strategies" is a book written by Ruth Smith that offers tips and strategies for older adults looking for employment. The book starts by discussing the common challenges that older adults face when trying to find a job, such as ageism and a lack of relevant skills. It then goes on to provide practical advice for overcoming these challenges and finding job opportunities that are well-suited to the unique experiences and abilities of older workers. The book suggests that older adults looking for employment should focus on networking and building ...

From stress-induced symptom searching and "miracle cures" to the wellness fads filling your social media timeline, health journalist Casey Gueren digs into why we're so anxious about our health and how to separate medical facts from fiction.

Cómo dominar la regulación emocional y mejorar las relaciones sin una agitación constante, aunque los métodos tradicionales hayan fracasado. Si estás preparado para recuperar el control de tus emociones, construir relaciones más sólidas y crear una vida que realmente merezca la pena, este audiolibro es para ti. Es hora de embarcarse en un viaje de autodescubrimiento, sanación y transformación.

You may have some great ideas about how you would like to parent your child (for instance, give him or her freedom with the hope that they will use it well). But in reality, they are just ideas. In Parenting Teens: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful and Responsible Teen, you will hear about situations from real families who have been in your shoes. They have been there, done that! You will learn about the feelings, experiences, and anecdotes of parents who have discovered what works for them and their teen.

Three friends. A wedding in Grenada and new feelings. Will the return to reality ruin vacation love magic? A Caribbean island welcomes wedding guests with the promise of romance and excitement. Angelina, an aspiring writer and Kai, a handsome doctor spring to action during an inflight medical emergency. Angelina’s feelings stir for Kai, her high school crush. But life is complicated, he is moving to Grenada and she is dating a famous novelist. Isn’t she? Gretchen is a single mother with a hot new look and a bold new attitude. She meets widower, Mitchel on the flight to her friend’s ...

Parenthood is one of life's most profound, rewarding, and difficult experiences. Becoming a parent isn't much of a problem. In fact, the process is usually, if not always, enjoyable. But nature plays a dirty trick. There are a few minutes of pleasure and profound enjoyment along the way as your child grows and matures. But there are also sleepless nights, endless car pools, disappointments and potential problems at every step of the way. Anthropologist David Guttman spoke of the “chronic emergency of parenthood.” In this book, psychiatrist Calvin A. Colarusso, M.D., father of three and ...

Today, there is a disconnection between the youth and the leadership of the church. With fewer and fewer young people attending church, a hole has been created in the membership where the young people used to be. With that we are also seeing a growing generation gap in churches that impacts leadership and how youth are and are not transitioning into leadership at the local level. How can we keep a steady group of leaders being developed in the local church? This book is a history, of sorts, of African American youth ministry in the US. We use the brush of the past to be able to re-...

In today's fast-paced world, young adults face numerous challenges that can impact their mental, emotional, and social well-being. This audiobook is designed as a tool to help you harness the power of positive affirmations, build self-esteem, enhance emotional intelligence, and develop essential executive functioning skills.

Children are not passive victims of oppression, but their resistance and struggle for equality has been largely ignored by the wider social justice movement—until now. In this groundbreaking manifesto, Eloise Rickman argues that it's time to stop viewing children as less than adults and start fighting for their rights to be taken seriously. Radical, compassionate, and profoundly hopeful, this powerful new book signals the start of a long-overdue conversation about how we treat children. It's Not Fair is a call to embrace children’s liberation and the possibility of a better, fairer world.

In the spirit of his New York Times best seller Love Poems for Married People and Love Poems for People with Children, as well as his wildly popular New Yorker pieces, Thurber Prize-winner John Kenney presents a hilarious new collection of poetry for anxious people.

Is your teen daughter overwhelmed by social media and peer pressure? Looking to manage stress while strengthening her faith and friendships? You’re not alone. Many teen girls face these challenges, but with support, they can thrive while staying grounded in faith. Sparkle & Shine: Teen Devotional for Girls helps her build confidence, manage anxiety, and embrace God’s love.

What lies beyond this earthly world? Is there an invisible, ethereal realm, inhabited by creatures that human eyes cannot perceive? What if old Fairy Tales, myths, and lore contain the Secret Code needed to access our deepest, long-dormant human resources? And what if, by approaching the Faerie Dimension without prejudice or fear, we could find the Secret Key that unlocks treasures we have yet to discover — treasures that can help us remove obstacles from our path, resolve inner conflicts, and fulfill our deepest desires? The Faerie Code is more than a guide — it is a Portal. In Part ...