Fostering Healing and Growth

Fostering Healing and Growth
Author: Joyce Edward
Publisher: Jason Aronson
Total Pages: 509
Release: 1996-06
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1568217234

These people have tended to be seen as beyond the pale for psychoanalytically oriented treatment. The contributors to this volume would disabuse us of such a prejudiced opinion.

Reframing Foster Care: Filtering Your Foster Parenting Journey Through the Lens of the Gospel

Reframing Foster Care: Filtering Your Foster Parenting Journey Through the Lens of the Gospel
Author: Jason Johnson
Publisher: Credo House Publishers
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2018-01-15
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781625860958

Foster parents face a unique set of circumstances and experience a wide array of emotions that few can relate to. Their journey is one of equal parts beauty and brokenness, joy and heartache, excitement and exhaustion. There is no textbook on how to be a foster parent, no formula, no simple three-step guide. But there is hope-in God's capacity to bring great beauty out of tragic brokenness. This is the gospel-the lens through which you can filter your foster parenting journey and ultimately find the strength, motivation, and courage you need to be sustained along the way. ReFraming Foster Care is a collection of reflections on the foster parenting journey designed to help you do just that-find hope-and to remind you that your work is worth it and you are not alone. This multi-faceted book can be read alone or used as a group support resource. Every chapter includes: Personal reflection questions Group discussion guides Plan of action exercises Real-life stories Inspirational quotes Whether your foster parenting journey has just begun or you've been on the road for quite some time, we pray this book can encourage, challenge, and inspire you along the way. For bulk orders of 10 or more books, visit www.reframingfostercare.com. Discounts apply.

Vibrant and Healthy Kids

Vibrant and Healthy Kids
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 621
Release: 2019-12-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309493382

Children are the foundation of the United States, and supporting them is a key component of building a successful future. However, millions of children face health inequities that compromise their development, well-being, and long-term outcomes, despite substantial scientific evidence about how those adversities contribute to poor health. Advancements in neurobiological and socio-behavioral science show that critical biological systems develop in the prenatal through early childhood periods, and neurobiological development is extremely responsive to environmental influences during these stages. Consequently, social, economic, cultural, and environmental factors significantly affect a child's health ecosystem and ability to thrive throughout adulthood. Vibrant and Healthy Kids: Aligning Science, Practice, and Policy to Advance Health Equity builds upon and updates research from Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity (2017) and From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development (2000). This report provides a brief overview of stressors that affect childhood development and health, a framework for applying current brain and development science to the real world, a roadmap for implementing tailored interventions, and recommendations about improving systems to better align with our understanding of the significant impact of health equity.

Queer Psychology

Queer Psychology
Author: Kevin L. Nadal
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2021-11-18
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 303074146X

Queer Psychology is the first comprehensive book to examine the current state of LGBTQ communities and psychology, through the lenses of both queer theory and Intersectionality theory. Thus, the book describes the experiences of LGBTQ people broadly, while also highlighting the voices of LGBTQ people of color, transgender and gender nonconforming people, those of religious minority groups, immigrants, people with disabilities, and other historically marginalized groups. Each chapter will include an intersectional case example, as well as implications for policy and practice. This book is especially important as there has been an increase in psychology and counseling courses focusing on LGBTQ communities; however, students often learn about LGBTQ-related issues through a White cisgender male normative perspective. The edited volume contains the contributions of leading scholars in LGBTQ psychology, and covers a number of concepts – ranging from identity development to discrimination to health.

Grief 2 Growth

Grief 2 Growth
Author: Brian D Smith
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2019-07-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781079128710

Grief. We avoid talking about it. We avoid thinking about it. However, every one of us who lives long enough will experience it. Since you are reading this, you are likely experiencing grief at this moment. It is also likely you've given little thought as to how you were going to cope with grief when it came to you, and the pain caught you off guard.In Grief 2 Growth, Brian Smith explores what grief is, what you can expect while in grief, and how you can best cope with the universal human experience of grief. Grief is not an emotion. Grief is a container for a myriad of emotions that ebb and flow. Rather than a linear process, grief is more like a dance. Once Brian has explained what grief is and what you can expect from grief, Brian gives simple, practical methods for coping. You can do more than deal with grief. You can transform your pain into an opportunity for growth. When a great tragedy befalls us, we can see ourselves as either planted or buried. Being buried means we are done. Being planted means, we are in a position where growth is about to take place. Brian's approach to handling grief is rooted in a firm understanding of who we are as spiritual beings having a human experience.About The AuthorBrian became well acquainted with grief in 2015 after the sudden passing of his fifteen-year-old daughter Shayna. Brian first learned how to survive for the sake of his wife and surviving daughter. Brian studied in depth the nature of life and death and how to progress through grief. Currently, Brian does volunteer work with organizations dedicated to helping parents heal from the passing of a child. Brian also operates a life coaching and small business consulting practice. You can find Brian at www.grief2growth.com.iversal human experience of grief. Grief is not an emotion, grief is a container for a myriad of emotions that ebb and flow (credit to R. Glenn Kelly for this insight). Once he has explained what grief is and what you can expect from grief, Brian gives simple, practical methods you can use to not only cope with grief but to transform your grief into an opportunity for growth. When a great tragedy befalls us, we can see ourselves as either planted or buried. Brian's approach to handling grief is rooted in a firm understanding of who we are as spiritual beings having a human experience.About The AuthorBrian became well acquainted with grief in 2015 after the sudden passing of his fifteen-year-old daughter Shayna. After turning inward to learn how to survive for the sake of his wife and daughter, Brian turned outward. Brian studied in depth the nature of life and death and how to progress through grief. Turning outward, Brian does volunteer work with organizations dedicated to helping parents heal from the passing of a child and in a life coaching and small business consulting practice.

Parenting the Hurt Child

Parenting the Hurt Child
Author: Gregory Keck
Publisher: Tyndale House
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2014-02-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1615214542

The world is full of hurt children, and bringing one into your home can quickly derail the easy family life you once knew. Get effective suggestions, wisdom, and advice to parent the hurt child in your life. The best hope for tragedy prevention is knowledge! Updated and revised.

Healing for Adults Who Grew Up in Adoption or Foster Care

Healing for Adults Who Grew Up in Adoption or Foster Care
Author: Renee Wolfs
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2015-03-21
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0857009885

Positive and practical, this guide is designed to offer a route to recovery from grief and loss after adoption or long-term foster care. Children growing up in adoptive families or foster care often have complicated feelings about the loss of their birth parents - feelings which become all the more complex as they gain independence and become young adults, and which can endure throughout their lives. Common life events such as entering new relationships, building a family or losing a loved one can give rise to difficult questions about their own childhood and identity. In this book, Renée Wolfs provides an accessible explanation of the feelings of loss and grief commonly experienced by adults who grew up in adoptive families or foster care, and how debilitating they can be. She provides grounded advice and strategies to aid recovery and provides the reader with a useful tool: The Circle of Connecting. The Circle provides strategies for healing from loss, spanning all seven elements of your life: your body, mind, heart, environment, past, present and future. This book is essential reading for older teens and adults who need help in addressing feelings of grief and loss, as well as those who support them including adoptive and foster parents, social workers, counsellors and therapists.

The 50 Commandments of Love

The 50 Commandments of Love
Author: Vincent Kofi
Publisher: Eduspert Publishers
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2023-06-18
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

In The 50 Commandments of Love: A Roadmap to Intimacy and Bliss, Vincent Kofi presents a transformative guide to deepening and enriching your relationships. Drawing from his years of experience as a relationship expert and religious leader, Kofi shares 50 powerful commandments that unlock the secrets to lasting love, genuine connection, and ultimate fulfillment. This book is not just another relationship guide; it's a profound exploration of the principles and practices that foster intimacy, trust, and joy. Each commandment offers practical insights, real-life examples, and thought-provoking reflections to help you navigate the complexities of love and create a relationship that thrives. From prioritizing quality time and embracing love languages to overcoming distance and letting go of past mistakes, Kofi's commandments cover a wide range of crucial aspects in building a loving partnership. Discover the art of effective communication, the power of forgiveness, and the importance of cherishing your partner. Explore the depths of gratitude, the beauty of shared laughter, and the significance of listening with empathy. The 50 Commandments of Love provides a roadmap to not only cultivate a loving relationship but also to become a better partner and person. Through these timeless principles, Kofi guides readers towards creating lasting connections, fostering emotional intimacy, and finding profound fulfillment in their relationships. Whether you're in a new relationship, navigating challenges in a long-term partnership, or seeking to deepen your connection with a loved one, this book offers invaluable insights and guidance. Embrace the commandments of love and embark on a transformative journey towards lasting happiness and fulfillment in your relationships.

Unifying Psychotherapy

Unifying Psychotherapy
Author: Jeffrey Magnavita
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2014
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0826199828

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The Warrior's Guide to Successful Sobriety

The Warrior's Guide to Successful Sobriety
Author: Kj Foster
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2020-12-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578814933

In the Warrior's Guide to Successful Sobriety, Dr. KJ Foster presents the Four Stages of Addiction Recovery and Six Essential Elements of Power that will help anyone gain stronger mental, emotional and spiritual muscles.