Emotional First

Explaining the long-term fallout that can result from seemingly minor emotional and psychological injuries, Dr. Winch offers concrete, easy-to-use exercises backed up by hard cutting-edge science to aid in recovery. He uses relatable anecdotes about real patients he has treated over the years and often gives us a much needed dose of humor as well.

Stephanie Greene’s beloved children’s books include Owen Foote, Frontiersman - a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. This charming tale, a Gryphon Honor Book, introduces six-year-old Posey as she nervously prepares to start the first grade. Before her little brother came along, Posey was treated like a princess. But now she’s expected to be a Big Girl - which means facing the first day of school without the comfort of her favorite pink tutu.

A Dungeon Core Harem LitRPG Saga He died coding. Now he builds worlds—with power fueled by love. Marcus Chen was just another burned-out developer until one fatal all-nighter rewrote his destiny. Waking in a shattered dimension as a Realm Weaver Core—a rare Dungeon Core variant—he gains control over fragmented realities and the power to shape a new sanctuary from scratch. But strength in this world doesn't come from grinding alone. Here, connection is power. As Marcus bonds with powerful women like Lyanna, a stranded warrior with her own mysterious past, he unlocks combat upgrades, ...

A standard-setting book on intervention, Love First has helped tens of thousands of families, friends, and professionals create a loving and effective plan for helping those who suffer from addiction. This revised and expanded edition adds to the core material in this classic book with the most up-to-date scientific information and new intervention techniques for alcohol and other drug addictions.

Compassionate and balanced, and focusing on the emotional health and well-being of children as well as that of the mothers who care for them, this book shows mothers and fathers how to give their children the best chance for developing into healthy and loving adults.

River: I’m supposed to be straight. Supposed to be tough. But when I walk into the tattoo shop next door, all I want is the man behind the ink and the muscle and the impossible stillness. Damian makes me feel small and reckless and alive. Normally, I hate how soft I am but around him—I want to be seen, wanted, claimed. When he gives me what I want, I know I’ll never be the same. But, will I ever find the courage to ask him for what I want? Damian: I’ve never wanted a man before. I don’t even know what to do with the way River looks at me—with those big, trusting eyes and that ...

#1 Amazon Bestseller in Romantic Suspense! He pushed her away for someone else, now he’s desperate to bring her back. “What exactly does it benefit me to announce an orphan as my wife?” When he is married to Ana Cross, Mason Nightingale always cold-shoulders her. Ana has been in love with Mason since she was a little girl and he held her hand to bring her inside his home. She loves him unconditionally, that is, until one day he leaves her to die without looking back. Only then does she realise she means nothing to him. “Mason Nightingale, I don’t want you anymore,” Ana says to ...

You Can Love God and Still Get a Divorce And get this, God will still love you. Really. Are you in a destructive marriage? One of emotional, physical, or verbal abuse? Infidelity? Neglect? If yes, you know you need to escape, but you’re probably worried about going against God’s will. I have good news for you. You might need to divorce to save your life and sanity. And God is right beside you. In The Life-Saving Divorce You’ll Learn:- How to know if you should stay or if you should go. - The four key Bible verses that support divorce for infidelity, neglect, and physical and/or ...

The second edition of this book is written for anyone who wants to change his or her life through bariatric weight loss surgery. Learn realistic and practical strategies for dealing with emotional difficulties encountered before and after your weight loss surgery that help you relieve stress without using food; modify unhealthy behavior; overcome hurdles to establishing a consistent exercise program; deal with negative reactions by friends, family, and spouse to your weight loss; prevent relapse; and more.

Milo: I’m supposed to be a Hollinghurst man—rich, ruthless, a ladies’ man through and through. But I’m still selling candy, still chasing that dream, even if it feels impossible. And, I’ve always been straight. That’s what everyone expects. But when Beck Slater looks at me, I feel like something else. Something sweeter. Softer. Made to be ruined. Beck keeps showing up—looking at me with those dark, dangerous eyes like he’s ready to devour me. He calls me Candy Boy, and when he touches me, I melt. Am I ready to give in to what I really want? Beck: I’ve always been straight....

Master Life’s WTF Moments with Clarity, Confidence, and Constructive Action Life is full of "What The F*ck!" moments—unexpected challenges that leave us frustrated, anxious, or uncertain. In this second edition of Wait, Think First, Jaycee Andreas takes the strategies that resonated with readers in the original and enriches them with even more depth, actionable insights, and relatable stories to help you navigate these moments with poise and purpose. What’s New in This Edition? This updated and expanded guide builds on the foundation of the first edition, incorporating feedback, ...

He vowed to be her ruin. She dared him to try. Dina Anthony is a prodigy. Her bass guitar is her weapon, and the university’s Battle of the Bands is her war. She plays with a technical perfection no one can touch, her focus absolute. Winning is not just a dream, it is her destiny. But Lorenzo Houghton, the campus rock god with a cruel smile, stands in her way. He does not just want to win. He wants to obliterate her. He launches a vicious campaign of psychological warfare, determined to shatter her confidence and break her spirit before the final showdown. His obsession spirals into ...

Posey's class has been learning all about bees, and when they plan to put on a play to demonstrate everything they've learned, Posey is thrilled. Posey loves a stage, and she's already got her heart set on the perfect role: the Queen Bee. But when Caitlyn is picked for the Queen Bee, Posey is crushed. Taking matters into her own hands, Posey swipes Caitlyn's special bee eraser when nobody's looking. But after she takes it, she feels worse. Maybe stealing wasn't the right thing to do - but how can she ever make things right?

In this insightful book, former director of the World Business Forum Eduardo Braun introduces a new vision of leadership: the new CEO - someone who puts people, cultures, and emotions first. Through thousands of hours of conversations with world-class leaders, Braun has identified five key roles leaders can use to inspire people to strive for greater success, and in turn change the world for good.

One night. One mistake. I had no plans to see him again—until he turned that night into an offer I couldn’t ignore. The arrangement is simple. No feelings. No strings. No repeats. Now we’re sharing a bed, a name, and just enough lies to keep up appearances. Turns out, rules are harder to follow when he’s two feet away and looks at me like I’m already his. He’s falling. I’m trying not to. Because if I let myself feel, I won’t just lose control— I’ll lose the only thing keeping me safe: distance. Every time he touches me, the rules bend. Every glance, every breath, every ...

Written by a seasoned perinatal nurse and mom, this no-nonsense guide delivers clear, time-saving strategies tailored for busy Expectant Dads like you. Whether you're feeling lost or need practical advice, this audiobook is your ultimate roadmap to a fulfilling New Dad experience.

Inner healing is not intellectual, it’s emotional. Shadow work is not about chasing down all your past trauma. It’s about learning how to release all the unresolved emotions inside of you. It’s about building emotional muscle and confronting the uncomfortable feelings that come up in a healthy way that allows us to release them. In this book, I’ll show you how to bypass your brain and connect directly to your heart to release your past triggers and traumas so that you can start living without fear, guilt, shame, anxiety, and more....

When Posey's first grade class gets a new student, she worries her friends will like the new girl more than her. Posey and her best friends, Nikki and Ava, do everything together. Then, new girl Grace joins Miss Lee's first grade class, and Posey worries that everything will change. Nikki and Ava can't stop talking about Grace's long princess hair, and when she joins the girls' recess games, they like her way of doing things better than Posey's.

The RSD Emergency Toolkit: Crisis Management for Intense Episodes Your Lifesaving Rescue Kit for When Rejection Hits Like a Tidal Wave Do you feel emotional pain from rejection so intensely it's physically unbearable? Does criticism send you spiraling into shame, rage, or despair within seconds? You're not overreacting—you're experiencing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and this emergency toolkit will be your anchor in the storm. Finally, rapid-response strategies specifically designed for the overwhelming intensity of RSD episodes. Unlike traditional RSD resources that focus on ...

One weekend. One fake relationship. One very real problem... Willow Von Bates has a plan: show up to her family’s Cotswolds getaway with a hot, doting boyfriend and finally get her snobby parents off her back. Enter Francesco Santoro—Italian billionaire, serial heartbreaker, and her oldest (and mostly harmless) friend. It’s all supposed to be fake. Emphasis on supposed to be. They’ve been strictly platonic for years—except for that one drunken night they definitely don’t talk about. But now they’re playing couple in close quarters, sharing a cozy fire-lit room, fake kisses, ...