Changing Relationships

Written from her dual perspective as a psychologist and a mother, Lerner brings us deeply personal tales that run the gamut from the hilarious to the heart-wrenching. From birth or adoption to the empty nest, The Mother Dance teaches the basic lessons of motherhood: that we are not in control of what happens to our children, that most of what we worry about doesn't happen, and that our children will love us with all our imperfections if we can do the same for them.

My name's Joe. I graduated from college not long ago, and so far, I'm enjoying adult life. But I noticed some strange weather overhead the other night, and then... This morning I woke up as a woman. Not just any woman, either. It's weird to say, but I'm hot. Like, it's hard for me to even keep my hands off myself. The only person I trust to tell about this is my best friend Steve. I keep getting distracted, though, wanting to explore my body...I just hope Steve and I can figure this out. And make the most of it. ~~~~~~~~~~ This bundle contains the following titles, which are also available ...

A young tween waxes eloquent about the changes her family has gone through over the years, using the seasons as a background for her reflective poem.

What if you could easily and joyfully resolve the in-the-moment conflicts that often derail your eating and exercise goals? Much of what we’ve been taught about creating change in eating and exercise is simplistic, outdated, and for many, misguided. Sustainable-behavior-change researcher and lifestyle coach Michelle Segar has devoted decades to the study of how to achieve lasting changes in eating and exercise and other self-care behaviors. Segar explains the surprising reasons why our eating and exercise plans so often crash when they come up against real life.

Understanding who YOU are at your C.O.R.E. leads to a Healthy and Happy Life and Healthy and Happy Relationships Have you ever felt broken? Do you ever feel like people don't take you seriously? Have you felt discouraged, feeling like you can't change? Have you ever wondered why you think, act, and feel the way you do? You'll find the answers when you Unlock Your C.O.R.E. Potential.

Divorce is the dirty little secret in churches across America. It is not supposed to happen in Christian marriages, but the unfortunate reality is that it does happen to God's children. And when it does, it is traumatic in so many ways. Often, those hit hardest by divorce never dream it could happen to them. The future is so uncertain. Ideally, divorce would not happen at all. But wanting something does not make it a reality. When divorce rages through a Christian’s life, it leaves a tsunami of devastation on every level, from the believers themselves to their children, extended family, ...

When you truly listen to the person you love, you give them the greatest gift of all: your presence. "Mindfulness for Love Relationship - Why Changing Your Perspective Can Fix Almost All Your Relationship Problems" is a thorough manual created to assist couples in using the power of mindfulness to build enduring love, overcome obstacles, and develop a deeper connection. Readers will go on a transforming journey through the significant effects of mindfulness on relationship dynamics in this enlightening book. Every chapter provides useful techniques and exercises based on mindfulness ...

Ever been stuck in a shitty relationship? Ever been confused about your finances and how to repair them? Ever been living as a straight person although you were gay? Julie Still-Rolin has, and she discusses it in Evolving through Bullshit, a collection of experiences that led her to make many changes in her life. After being stuck in a toxic relationship, hiding her identity, and conforming to ideologies that did not align with her values for way too long, she was pushed to the edge and started making changes. This book is full of short anecdotes that offer perspectives outside of the ...

We use words every day to communicate, to express our feelings and thoughts, but we often forget how powerful they can be and how important it is to choose them with care if we wish to attract love, happiness, and success. With honesty and warmth, Andrea Gardner shares her own ups and downs on her journey to changing her words and her world and provides the inspiration and tools that you need to find your own true purpose and transform your life to match your dreams.

Do you find yourself struggling to connect with the people you care about? Does it seem like your thoughts are working against you? You aren't alone. The majority of our beliefs about the world are instilled in us before we reach the age of seven. The subconscious mind is constantly taking in experiences during those formative years, and those experiences determine how you approach your life.

You can make friends with food again… and the trick has nothing to do with diets! If you’ve ever come home after a long day and headed straight for the fridge, knowing full well you weren’t feeling hungry, you know a little something about emotional eating. You might be surprised to learn that three quarters of overeating is driven by our emotions rather than hunger… and while that may be a sobering thought, it also means there’s hope. If your overeating is being driven by your emotions, the solution is not to address the surface problem. Going on diets or restricting your eating ...

One of the most significant sources of suffering comes from our human tendency to avoid difficult emotions. We are not taught how to face these unpleasant, often daily inner experiences (mind-body energies) and so we tend to push them away, ignore them, or become unwittingly overwhelmed by them. Yet how we meet and greet these difficult emotions has everything to do with our well-being, resilience, and ability to connect with ourselves and others. Instinctually, we fight against our uncomfortable emotions.

Improve your personal relationships! Most people’s lives are complicated by family relationships. Birth order, our parents’ relationship, and the “rules” we were brought up with can affect our self-esteem and relationships with spouses, children, and other family members. Family of origin therapy and techniques can help you create better relationships.

How often have you promised yourself that you’ll start working on your side hustle in January only to have thrown in the towel by February? Or perhaps you need to lose weight but can’t seem to stop eating the foods that make you pile on the pounds. Does this sound familiar? Not to worry, it doesn’t have to be like this. There’s a solution—I promise.

Jessica Ortner's new audiobook, the latest in the best-selling Tapping Solution series, shares the lessons she’s learned about what it feels like to flow through change and how to create positive, lasting change in ways that feel both authentic and empowering. Ultimately, Jessica tells us, there’s profound beauty and joy in change, even when it doesn’t feel that way at the start. Listeners will learn how to use tapping (also known as emotional freedom techniques, or EFT) to navigate the unknown with new energy, hope, and an open heart.

En muchas ocasiones nos sentimos perdidos, sin rumbo, con dolor y una carga emocional devastadora. ¿Qué hacer ante el sentimiento de derrota? ¿Es posible borrar la frustración? Coral Mujaes te ayuda en este libro mágico y excepcional a encontrar las respuestas espirituales a estas preguntas y más: te muestra el camino de la valoración espiritual y el equilibrio emocional.

Raising kids with hearts for Christ may be the hardest thing you ever try to do, but it's also the most important thing. Packed with funny and honest stories, biblical insight, and practical steps you can put into practice today, this hands-on parenting manual will encourage and equip every parent through any stage. Founders of a multi-campus church and family coaches with 30 years of experience, Dave and Ann share the hard-earned but easy-to-apply principles that ensure a strong parent-to-child relationship and a strong foundation for your child.

Along the path to any goal - completing a marathon or a thesis paper, winning a medal or a contract - familiar mental hurdles arise: We may fixate on the odds of failure or find our interest flags two-thirds of the way through. That’s when elite endurance athletes - top performers in running, cycling, and swimming - turn to their rich arsenal of cognitive strategies to overcome self-doubt and unlock peak performance.

Have you ever struggled to find the right words, misread someone’s intentions, or felt misunderstood? Talk Smarter, Live Better bridges the gap between what you say and others hear, helping you connect more deeply at home, work, and in everyday life. With 55 chapters filled with practical scenarios featuring constructive and unproductive communication. This book provides actionable tools and strategies to help you: ✔ Speak with confidence, clarity, and compassion in any situation ✔ Build trust and resolve conflicts with ease ✔ Adapt your communication style to different people and ...

"Don’t change the people you love" may be the single worst piece of relationship advice ever given. The stark reality is that if you don’t find a way to change those you love, there’s a high chance they’ll annoy the shit out of you, and you’ll be left feeling resentful, frustrated, or even hateful. Leading life coach Jaemin Frazer argues that to prevent our relationships descending into maximum-level annoyance, not only is adjusting and improving the behavior of those you love appropriate, it is essential. To do so, you will need leverage.