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Don't let your past mistakes destroy your marriage! Have you (or your spouse) done things in the past that are threatening to destroy your marriage? Are there things that you have done to hurt your spouse and you can't get past them? One of the secrets of great marriages is how 'mistakes' are dealt with. They have the power to destroy, or the power to make your marriage stronger. It all depends on how you deal with them. In this book in the Growing in Love for Life series, you will learn: - a new definition for the word 'mistake' which is used in every highly successful marriage; - the Five...

The teen years can be daunting for any parent. But if you are the parent of a teen who lashes out or engages in troubling behavior, you may be unsure of how to respond to your child in a compassionate, constructive way. In this important book, two renowned experts in teen mental health offer you evidence-based skills for dealing with your teen's out-of-control emotions using proven, effective dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).

Are financial problems threatening to ruin your marriage? Are you and your spouse under financial pressure and it's creating arguments and unhappiness between the two of you? It doesn't need to be that way. In fact, you can even use financial problems as a way to bring you closer together. In this volume in the Growing in Love for Life series, Liam Naden discusses how to overcome the financial problems that are hurting your relationship. You'll discover: - the real reasons why financial problems develop in a marriage, and how to deal with them - how men and women treat financial pressures ...

If you choose to stay in your marriage, you have options other than punishing, tolerating, or ignoring your spouse; extraordinary growth awaits a woman willing to deal with the pain of her husband's struggles with sexual purity. Even if your spouse will not participate in a program for healing, you can change your own life in powerful and permanent ways. Shattered Vows is inspired by Debra Laaser's own journey through betrayal, her extensive work with hundreds of hurting women as a licensed marriage and family therapist, and her healed marriage after her husband's infidelity.

Is your marriage right for you? Should you stay and work out your problems - or simply leave? If you are in the wrong marriage you will never be happy. Period. This important book by marriage coach Liam Naden will show you exactly whether or not you are in the right relationship. Just some of the things you will learn: - six steps to determine if you are in the right marriage - how to decide if you should stay or end the marriage - the "hidden" reasons why deciding on the future of your marriage is the most important decision you will ever make - the true purpose of your marriage (it's ...

Has your spouse told you that they "love you but are not in love with you"? Do you feel that the two of you just don't have much in common anymore? Would you like to know the one thing you can do that will almost guarantee that you can save your marriage and get your spouse back? It's to develop some common interests together! This is not as easy as it sounds - and many people simply don't know how to go about doing it. In this book you'll learn how to rebuild the love of your husband or wife through the power of shared interests. You'll discover: - how to get your spouse interested in you ...

You CAN save your marriage in 30 Days or Less….. IF you have the right plan and are prepared to follow it. In this ground-breaking book, marriage and relationship coach Liam Naden shows the exact steps you need to follow to get you and your spouse together - and happy again! - in less than a month. In addition you will learn: - the 3 things you MUST have to save your marriage. Without these, saving your marriage will be virtually impossible. - why it takes 30 days (and no more than that) to save and transform your marriage - how to heal the hurt and restore the intimacy and trust in your ...

Embark on a transformative voyage through the tempestuous seas of adolescent mental health with "Navigating the Storm", a powerful eBook that provides a comprehensive guide to counseling young individuals. This insightful serves as an essential compass for those seeking to foster mental wellness in our youth, making it an indispensable resource for students, counselors, and educators alike. Delve deep into the essence of adolescent counseling in Chapter 1, where the significance of mental health is illuminated, shedding light on the idiosyncrasies of therapy within this age group. Explore ...

Are you looking for a Relationship Help That Doesn't Feel Like Homework? Ditch the Boring Advice – This Workbook is Your Comedic Relief Okay, fellow survivors of the relationship rollercoaster, ditch the self-help books promising instant bliss and strap in for a truth bomb: this workbook won't magically erase your partner's ability to leave wet towels on the bathroom floor or vanish car keys into thin air. BUT, it just might give you the best ammunition for your next couples therapy session... or at least some hilarious stories to share over drinks with your equally bewildered friends. ...

There are important life lessons here, shared with wit and wisdom, by one of the country’s most respected and loved pioneering gay author, speaker, and mentor. Brian and Ray have been in love for 43 years. That love has endured some of the most challenging issues in life. Each time, with open communication, good humor, and loving kindness, their relationship endured. Brian McNaught, is an award-winning author of several books, including “On Being Gay,” “Gay Issues in the Workplace,” and “Sex Camp.” In response to his book, “Are You Guys Brothers?” Congressman Barney Frank ...

MOUNTAIN SPRINGS COZY MYSTERY SERIES – Books 1-3 Book 1 – Missing, Presumed Unwed Book 2 – Curses, Fowled Again! Book 3 – Beasties and Butterscotch Pie Introduction Sharon Triplett’s life-change was to retreat to the majestic mountains, settle into her inherited family home with her two kids, plucky pet parakeet, Seymour, and try to recover from the tragic death of her husband, a hotshot, undercover, city detective. It was an elegant plan. It should have worked. But then, astoundingly, Seymour, began eerily communicating to her in her dead husband’s voice and Sharon’s life was...

Scripture reveals a God who meets us where we are, not where we pretend to be. No More Faking Fine is your invitation to get honest with God through the life-giving language of lament.

A deep yet simple guide to revolutionizing the romance-building communication every thriving marriage needs. Love Talk is like no other communication book you've ever listened to. The fruit of years of research by two foremost relationship experts (who also happen to be husband and wife), this book forges a new path to the heart of loving conversation. You'll begin by identifying your security need and determining your personal communication style.

Many pastors feel ill-equipped to handle the challenges that arise when a couple is going through marital difficulties. If you are or have been in this situation before, this book shows church leaders how to counsel married couples from both a logical and biblical perspective. Author and pastor Jonathan Holmes offers you a practical guide to get started with the first sessions and then offers specific guidance on nine of the most common topics that come up in marriage counseling.

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.

In Take Back Your Joy, Nicole Jacobsmeyer tells how she felt defeated and ill-prepared for a decade of relentless trials, from assault and depression to miscarriage and cancer. With a heart full of questions about the God she was raised to love, Nicole began to doubt. Had God given her more than she could handle? But there is always more to the story with Christ. Through trial after trial, Nicole allowed God to strengthen her faith, and now she shares biblical strategies that carried her through.

Drawing on decades of counseling experience, Jim Newheiser explores forty crucial questions relating to the complexities of marriage, divorce, and remarriage—unpacking the answers given in God's Word. This useful reference work for pastors, counselors, and personal study can also be listened to straight through for a scriptural overview of the topic or assigned in small sections to counselees.

Questioning thousands of parents and educators, Dr. Wayne Dyer learned firsthand what people really want for their children. They don't particularly want their kids to go to fancy schools, acquire riches, or live "the good life". They do want them to have personal integrity and high self-esteem, and to grow up with love and peace in their hearts. Children raised the Wayne Dyer way feel useful and needed. They are inner- rather than outer-directed. They live a stress-free life naturally, without resorting to drugs.

When a child comes out as LGBTQ+, Christian parents often find themselves navigating unfamiliar, unsettling terrain. Mark Yarhouse and Olya Zaporozhets, therapists and researchers with decades of experience, provide perspective, insight, and the chance to learn from others who've shared a similar journey. Using data from studies of Christian parents of LGBTQ+ children, they deliver research-based insights and faithful wisdom that is accessible for parents, their friends, and church leaders.

In this groundbreaking book, psychologist Ted Zeff explores the unique challenges of sensitive boys, showing parents, educators, and mentors how to help sensitive boys grow into strong, happy, and confident men. Dr. Zeff offers practical advice on how to help your son increase his self-esteem and thrive in the family, at school, with friends, and in sports.