Family Conflict

As soon as he comes of age Al, finds himself with an overabundance of highly insistent female companionship, even from some unexpected quarters. He’s even becoming uncertain of the intent of a certain goddess who shall remain nameless. Somehow, he still has the attention span to start seriously considering what the Trensmyan Empire’s next move may be. Coming up with multiple options and scenarios, the young archduke doesn’t like some of his conclusions. Now, having his archduchy’s bureaucracy mostly in place, he sets them to planning for multiple scenarios, including, and in ...

The Language of Generations: The Power of Understanding People Building Stronger Families and Teams Through Empathetic Communication Do you ever feel like you're speaking different languages with your coworkers, kids, or even your parents? In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, miscommunication between generations isn’t just common—it’s one of the biggest invisible barriers to connection. The Language of Generations is your essential guide to bridging generational gaps and becoming a more empathetic, effective communicator—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Whether ...

Why do some families thrive in adversity while others fragment? How can families weather difficult transitions together? Why do our families so often exasperate us? And how can even small changes greatly improve our relationships? In Every Family Has a Story, bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel turns from her acclaimed work with individuals to draw on her sessions with a wide variety of families, across multiple generations. Through eight beautifully told and insightful case studies, she analyzes a range of common issues—and how much can be healed when it is faced together.

Las constelaciones familiares son un instrumento de diagnóstico altamente eficaz que proporciona una respuesta objetiva a este tipo de cuestionamientos. Mediante las constelaciones, lo que se consideraba "malo", como la enfermedad, la soledad, la tragedia o la muerte, cobra un nuevo significado y una fuerza potencial que restituye el sentido de la vida; asimismo, podemos desmitificar el dolor, reconocerlo como gran aliado, y respetar los errores y la historia de nuestros ancestros para hacer algo mejor.

The Rebellion of 1798 posed the gravest challenge to English Rule in Ireland since the mid-17th century Rebellion of 1641. Influenced by the ideals of the French Revolution, a group of determined individuals, predominantly from the Ruling Class in Ireland and Presbyterian backgrounds in the North, sought to emulate the French model. Figures such as Lord Edward Fitzgerald, Samuel Neilson, William Jackson, Wolfe Tone, Archibald Hamilton Rowan, with John and Henry Shears spearheaded this movement, establishing the Society of United Irishmen. Scheduled to commence on May 23rd, the rebellion's ...

Over the last 20 years, Dr. Charles Sophy has been a staple on The Dr. Phil Show, where he has guided and coached millions of people begging for assistance with parenting their children. From conflict resolution to substance dependence, Dr. Sophy is the one with the answers. Now, in Family Values, Dr. Sophy has written a guide to rebuilding parent/child relationships to be stronger than ever.

Confident Parents, Confident Kids lays out an approach for helping parents - and the kids they love - hone their emotional intelligence so they can make wise choices, connect, and communicate well with others (even when patience wears thin), and become socially competent, confident human beings.

Difficult brings to life the conflicts that arise for mothers who are confronted with the unexpected and burdensome dependencies of their adult children associated with mental illness, substance use, or chronic unemployment. Through real stories of mothers and their challenging adult children, this book offers accessible, provocative, and, at times, shocking illustrations of the excruciating maternal dilemma: Which takes precedence—the needs of the mother or of the distressed adult child? Difficult addresses a family situation which too many keep secret.

Explore your personal roots to shame with an expert. As a top authority on recovering from growing up in toxic families, Karen C. L. Anderson walks you through her shame story, her relationship with her narcissistic mother, and the simple practices she has developed to alleviate guilt from unhealthy relationships. Author of bestselling Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters with over 150,000 copies sold, Karen offers tools to process, understand, and move beyond childhood trauma so you can not only survive, but thrive.

A deranged woman guards an old shed filled with angel statues. A curious teenage girl only wanted a picture. After her husband’s sudden death, Callie grappled with grief while coping with her fifteen-year-old daughter Lili’s hostility and irrational blame. Lili’s father understood her near-mystical relationship with plants, while Callie regards Lili’s “plant friendships” as just another alienating aspect of her autism. Their only mother/daughter connection is a love of horses and riding in the mountains surrounding their northern New Mexico home. When Lili’s horse returns home...

The book Bridge in the Darkness, written by Artur Drazek, is a novel based on a true-life story. It’s inspired by the Russian invasion of Ukraine at end of February 2022. As a kid, Alex had long accepted the fact that his life wouldn’t be like other kids his age. Born with a heart condition, he wouldn’t be able to do most things men his age would be able to do; he tried rebelling, but there was very little he could do to change his heart condition. Without another option, he began to slowly adapt to life with his condition; however, he would come to realize that he had been living in ...

Are you struggling in your romantic relationship? Do you feel alone, hurt, angry, abandoned, rejected, stuck, depressed, or distant? Do you have a hard time sharing your true feelings with your partner? Do you or your partner feel lonely and misunderstood? Are you stuck in a negative communication cycle? Are you worried about your relationship status? Are you tired of the same arguments? Do you want love back ASAP? I understand how complicated that can feel. Be honest, you’re here because you’re frustrated with not getting the results you want in your relationship. I want you to know ...

Walking down the aisle is only the beginning of your story. When spouses get bored, fail to communicate, or struggle to balance parenting and marriage, marriage can feel like an impossible challenge, and spouses think the only solution is to end their story. You are human, and having marital issues is far from uncommon. Rather than feeling like a failure or rushing straight toward divorce, step back and think about what you can do to make things better.

Most parenting approaches end up encouraging children to ask the wrong questions about life: What’s in it for me? Are you going to pay me for that? What’s the minimum I need to do to get by? But God’s Word gives us a better way to parent, one that builds strong internal motivation in children. When parents change the way they parent, kids change the way they live. This practical book explores a theology of internal motivation and then gives parents real-life solutions to equip their kids for life.

Retired businessman Worthy McGuire knows he cannot put it off any longer. Time is not on the side of the gruff World War II veteran racing to fulfill a promise he made amid the horrors of the D-Day invasion in Normandy. As he plans a pilgrimage from Michigan to the site of both his best and worst day, Worthy now must rely on those he trusts the least—his family. With no one else to help him meet the physical demands of the trip, Worthy grudgingly includes his grandchildren, David and Shannon, who are each battling their own insecurities. His controlling son, Ted, and his manipulative ...

Depression. Anxiety. Chronic pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling: the root of these difficulties may reside in the traumas of our parents, grandparents and even great-grandparents. The latest research affirms that traumatic experience is passed on to future generations and that this emotional inheritance, hidden in everything from our gene expression to everyday language, plays a greater role in our health than ever previously understood.

No two children who bend the "rules" of gender do so in quite the same way. Felicia threw away her frilly dresses at age three. Sam hid his interest in dolls and "girl things" until high school - when he finally confided his desire to become Sammi. And seven-year-old Maggie, who sports a boys' basketball uniform and a long blond braid, identifies as "a boy in the front, and a girl in the back". But all gender-nonconforming children have one thing in common - they need support to thrive in a society.

De una manera clara, amable y cercana, Michelle Aziz Kuri nos presenta los diferentes modelos de crianza que existen y nos invita a guiarnos por la crianza emocional. Si aprendemos como madres, padres, educadores y cuidadores distintasherramientas, vamos a ser capaces de criar a nuestros hijos en sus emociones, para que crezcan felices, seguros y confiados. Y lo mejor de todo, vamos a saber manejar sus berrinches de una manera asertiva.

Jerusalem, 1947: Judith, a young Jewish woman who survived Dachau concentration camp, arrives in Palestine after a treacherous journey and seeks refuge with her only remaining relative, her uncle. When Judith learns her uncle has died, she tries to take her own life in despair. In Hadassah Hospital, Hana, an Arab nurse, saves Judith’s life by donating her own blood. A fragile bond of friendship develops between the two women, but it will face a harsh test over time.

Are daily battles with your defiant child leaving you drained and overwhelmed? You're not alone. Parenting a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) can feel exhausting—but there is hope. The Oppositional Defiant Disorder Guide provides practical, compassionate tools to help you reduce conflict, communicate better, and rebuild connection in your home.