It's Them, Not You
A life-affirming manual on how to confront toxic family dynamics and find emotional freedom from your past. How many times have you heard that family is sacred, even when your reality is different? Resilience and well-being coach Josh Connolly knows statements like "You'll miss them when they're gone" or "Blood is thicker than water" doesn't apply to everyone. With candor and compassion, he tackles the harsh reality of toxic family dynamics and provides the tools you need to deal with emotionally immature parents It's Them, Not You helps you get unstuck and overcome past trauma, with: A deeply validating breakdown of how toxic parents operate and empowering tips to set clear boundaries that stick A step-by-step recovery process that combines breathwork with inner child healing and other therapeutic methodologies. Exercises and journaling prompts that support cognitive and emotional healing with deep reflection and self-compassion. Links to videos for guided conscious breathwork sessions to reconnect the mind and body and release stuck trauma safely. Whether your solution is to go "no contact," place new boundaries, or reconnect with community, this book is the ultimate handbook to reclaim your agency and freedom.
Divorce & Beyond
Divorce hurts! You or someone you know is living the pain. Where to go for help? Is the only option to suffer through changes alone? Bill Koontz, Paulette Liburd, and Dan Cox, authors of Divorce and Beyond: Finding hope, healing, and growth, share with you how to deal with the many emotions and decisions involved in divorce and gain a long-lasting, positive effect. "We are three diverse people who, out of the extended pain of our own divorces, experienced a faith-based healing that has transformed our lives from winters of despair into spring times of hope. In this book, we offer that same hope to you." You will learn: Why divorce is so hard.Practical steps to navigate the path of recovery.Facing the unique challenges of loneliness, forgiveness, and rebuilding.A Biblical overview based on the character of God.Endorsement: Divorce and Beyond shares a wealth of insight and knowledge on the devastation of divorce, and provides an understanding of the depth of grief and crisis, creating an introspective look into your former marriage, divorce recovery and reconstruction. Concrete steps and reflection are given to recover and rebuild, while interweaving faith through the teachings of the Bible. For those who are spiritually driven, this book will aid you in healing from your divorce and beyond. -Carrie Conlon, BSW, MEd, LPCC, Divorce & Beyond participant and leaderAbout the Author: Bill Koontz started the Divorce and Beyond ministry in 1990. He has a MEd from Xavier University and a MA in pastoral counseling from Cincinnati Christian Seminary. Bill's personal divorce experience and his Biblical knowledge will guide you in more clearly understanding what you are experiencing, and in practical ways of moving forward. Bill has two adult children from his first marriage and two adult children with his wife Laura.Paulette Liburd joined the Divorce and Beyond ministry in 2007. She has a BS rom Tuskegee University and an MA in business management from Antioch University McGregor. She has facilitated several support groups. Currently, she helps plan and co-facilitates the seminar. She is also a NAMI member (The National Alliance of Mental Illness), where she facilitates the support group LENS (Listening, Education, Network, and Support). She has two adult children.Dan Cox joined the Divorce and Beyond ministry in 1994. He has facilitated several support groups and plans and emcees the seminar. His gift of humor through the songs and stories he has written about his personal divorce experiences brings hope through laughter to an otherwise difficult experience. Remarried, he and his wife Eileen have five grandchildren. Just ask and Dan will show you 5,000 pictures of them any time!
Descent Into Hell
I married Luke on February 29, 2004. It was a third marriage for each of us. I had no reservations. This marriage would not only work, it would be wonderful! Luke was a gentle, soft-spoken giant of a man, and he owned two businesses. I would never suffer financially again.Just a few months into the relationship, however, I could no longer deny that things were going terribly wrong. Luke quit his job almost as soon as he said "I do" and he began to treat me and my kids with utter disdain and derision. He sank me into such debt that I wondered if I could ever get out of it. And his older sister Mary was who he lived for. I was second to Luke. I was crushed with the realization that my third marriage was also crumbling.I had to make a decision: would I ask Luke to leave, or would I try my hardest to make our marriage work? I could not stand the thought of going through another divorce, but neither could I live with a giant louse. What would I do?
Next of Kin
A compassionate guide to navigating the complex, emotional and challenging world of care When someone you love becomes seriously ill, disabled, or starts to decline with age, knowing what to do can feel overwhelming. Next of Kin is a heartfelt and practical guide to navigating the complicated world of care. Written by journalist and health communicator Casey Beros, this book offers clear, empathetic advice for tackling the medical, legal, physical and emotional challenges of caring for someone close to you. When it can be hard to see a clear way forward, Beros delivers what every carer needs: guidance, reassurance, and real-life tools. She shares everything she learned on her journey as her father's carer, as well as insights from other patients and carers she met along the way and learnings from over two decades of interviewing medical professionals. Beros unpacks advice from world-leading experts in care, loss and grief, reflecting on the best way forward in one of the most challenging times any of us will ever face. Next of Kin shines a bright light into a dark experience and gives readers a hand to hold along the way. Inside, you'll find: Tools to navigate the medical system and advocate on behalf of yourself or someone you care for Techniques for talking about uncomfortable topics, like illness, death and loss, with children and adults Advice to navigate loss, grief and the transformation of relationships affected by illness and death Strategies for much-needed self-care when you're devoted to caring for someone else Key legal considerations, including important details about wills, powers of attorney, guardianship and what it means to be the executor of an estate Whether you're currently caring for someone, or you are expecting to in the future, Next of Kin is the practical, compassionate resource you need. This essential guide will show you how to move forward with kindness and strength - for others and yourself - and will inspire you to step up to the plate when someone you love needs you.
Safeguarding Children and Witchcraft Labelling in Social Work (Second Edition, New)
This unique resource is perfect for all professionals who wish to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse. Witchcraft accusations against children are occurring ever more frequently in the UK yet continue to be underestimated by social workers and other professionals. This book serves as an invaluable resource, detailing the frequent witchcraft accusations and child abuse within minority communities in the UK. This second edition emphasises the persistence of witchcraft labelling and highlights new ways of theorising which have emerged, such as contextual safeguarding. Reflective questions, practice dilemmas and relevant links to contemporary policy are provided throughout the book with commentary and reference to updated legislation and professional standards in social work.Written in an accessible style, it gives a unique and honest insider's perspective of this form of cruelty and abuse suffered by children, with contemporary research and serious case reviews featured in each chapter. New content for this edition includes;Islamic perspectives, culturally sensitive contextual safeguarding, trauma-informed approaches, andBLM/decolonising anti-racist practice. Overall, this is a must-read for social workers and other professionals working with children.
The 5th Sister
In The 5TH Sister: Escaping the Darkness of Domestic Violence readers are taken on an emotional journey through the harrowing realities of an abusive relationship that many may not fully understand. The author recounts her initial infatuation, blinded by love and ignorance, as she dismisses the ominous red flags that foreshadow her deep descent into a world of manipulation and control. With an unsettling honesty, she reveals how trust became her greatest betrayal, leading her down a path where the unthinkable became her new normal.As the weight of her circumstances crushes her spirit, she grapples with the isolation that comes from not knowing where to turn for help. The suffocating grip of abuse warps her perception of reality, dulling her instincts and leaving her feeling powerless. The physical and mental toll of her suffering is palpable, creating a sense of urgency that resonates deeply with anyone who has faced similar trials. Yet, amidst the darkness, a spark of hope begins to flicker.In a transformative moment of realization, she decides she deserves more than the life of oppression that had engulfed her. This pivotal choice invites a profound spiritual awakening, as she discovers the life-changing power of faith. Her journey is not just about survival; it's a testament to resilience and redemption. With the guidance of Jesus Christ, she learns that liberation is possible, and that divine intervention can turn despair into triumph.The 5TH Sister is a gripping narrative that not only sheds light on the complexities of domestic violence but also inspires readers to seek their own liberation. It's a call to action for anyone trapped in darkness, reminding us all that it's never too late to reclaim our lives and shine.
Your Are Enough
"You Are Enough: Beyond Divorce - A New Beginning, Self-Love" is a powerful guide to healing, self-discovery, and embracing a fresh start after divorce. This book helps readers navigate the emotional aftermath of separation, rebuild their confidence, and cultivate self-love. With insightful advice and empowering reflections, it encourages individuals to rediscover their worth, break free from past pain, and step into a fulfilling new chapter. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt or seeking inspiration for a brighter future, this book serves as a heartfelt reminder that you are enough-just as you are.
He loved me NOT!
He loved me NOT! is a true story of how the author endured years of narcissistic abuse behind the closed doors of her seemingly happy home. Inside, life was a ring around the rosy of extreme trauma that no woman should ever endure. Nobody would know her fear or the torment that she experieced, as she was silenced in shame and brokenness. Laying in bed at night, her abuser sleeping beside her, she hid herself with pen and paper by writing her feelings in journals. Through her journaling, she opened a doorway to her worthiness, to true love, and to divine healing. She met Jesus and with Him, in the midst of the chaos and confusion that life with a narcissist brings, she found the strength and courage to move forward. He loved me NOT! is her story...
How to Love Better
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The beloved author of Lighter offers a blueprint for deepening your compassion, kindness, and gratitude so you can truly grow in harmony with another person and build stronger connections in all your relationships. "A beautiful offering from the heart, to the heart."--Elizabeth Gilbert "Yung Pueblo holds a mirror to the relationships we have and offers clear directions to the relationships we desire."--Simon Sinek "How to Love Better is destined to change your life."--Lena Waithe "Everyone enters relationships with imperfections and negative patterns that block the flow of love, but when you embrace growth, the new harmony within you will flow into your relationship." Love enters our lives in many forms: friends, family, intimate partners. But all of these relationships are deeply influenced by the love we have for ourselves. If we see our relationships as opportunities to be fully present in our healing and growth, then, Yung Pueblo assures us, we can transform and meet one another with compassion instead of judgment. In How to Love Better, Yung Pueblo examines all aspects of relationships, from the rose-colored early days when you may be hesitant to show your full self, to the challenges that can arise without clear communication, to dealing with heartbreak and healing as you close a chapter of your life. The power of looking inward remains at the core of Yung Pueblo's teachings. Ego and attachment can become barriers in a relationship, so the more self-aware you become, the more you can support both your partner and yourself. How to Love Better includes: - How to build harmony in a relationship- How to see each other's perspective- How to find the right partner- How to heal from heartbreak- How to overcome attachment- How to form commitments- How to argue Yung Pueblo's insights on embracing change, building a foundation of honesty, and learning to listen selflessly will resonate regardless of where you are in your healing journey. And his unique combination of poetry, personal experience, and thoughtful advice will help you grow and strengthen all of your relationships.
