Jan Cooper gives an honest account of her journey through postnatal depression. This short book of memoirs shows how the seeds of anxiety can gradually develop into depression, but also how the love of God can bring true freedom, enduring peace and eternal hope.

About the book:In this heartwarming and transformative tale, an ordinary young man living a simple life is about to embark on an extraordinary journey-one that will change the course of his destiny forever. When an angel sent by God appears to guide him, the young man is thrust into a mission far greater than he ever imagined.As the angel mentors him, preparing him for the profound work that lies ahead, the youth must navigate challenges, doubts, and moment...

This is a delightful story of how an ordinary youth of simplistic means was called upon by an angel sent by God. The angels mission is to mentor this young man and prepare him for his lifes work. It is a fascinating journey that will keep your interest until the end. This story will have you crying for more while teaching you about life! It will touch your heart.

This practical text offers professional guidance on stopping domestic violence in couples and families and promoting healing and safety in its aftermath. Rich in theoretical diversity (attachment, trauma, feminist, narrative) and inclusive of family structures and forms of violence, the coverage takes an approach to understanding both complex circumstances and intervening with families. The tasks of healing, from reestablishing trust to fostering positive coping, are clearly linked to effe...

This new textbook combines a breadth of information about positive psychology with reflective questions, critical commentary and up to date research.

Now in its third edition, this highly regarded and well-established textbook includes up-to-date coverage of recent advances in family therapy practice and reviews of latest research, whilst retaining the popular structure and chapter features of previous editions.Presents a unique, integrative approach to the theory and practice of family therapyDistinctive style addresses family behaviour patterns, family belief systems and narratives, and broader contextual facto...

The End of Suffering is about the shared human experience and our universal desire to be free of the burden of suffering. It is about healing. Even though the causes of our pain are different, the nature of what we share is identical. All of us at one time hurt and we all carry events which sometimes break us. But we are not alone, we can feel better, and there is a way forward. The End of Sufferi ng contains everything a person needs to find their way through whatever they are going throu...

This practical book provides a crucial guide to the core communication skills and interventions which are at the heart of mental health nursing.

Recovery is a concept which has emerged from the experiences of people with mental illness. It involves a shift away from traditional clinical preoccupations such as managing risk and avoiding relapse, towards new priorities of supporting the person in working towards their own goals and taking responsibility for their own life. This book sets an agenda for mental health services internationally, by converting these ideas of recovery into an action plan for professionals. The underlying pr...

Profound insight often shows up in the most unlikely places. For B.J. Gallagher it was a bumper sticker she spotted on the freeway that read, “If God is your co-pilot, switch seats.” She knew instantly that the message was for her.This is a spiritual scrapbook of stories, poems, and words of inspiration about the gifts of spiritual surrender. Gallagher mixes her own personal stories and insights with inspirational quotes from a wide variety of spiritual teachers to show how surrend...

Multi-Family Therapy (MFT) involves the bringing together of different families in a therapeutic context in order to work jointly to overcome each of their specific and very individual problems. This innovative book combines the theory and concepts of MFT with detailed practical examples of techniques and exercises that have been proven to help with problematic children, teenagers and adults.In this book Asen and Scholz discuss how MFT has been developed over the past 30 years and ...

This second edition of Solution-focused Therapy remains the most accessible yet comprehensive case-based introduction to the history, theory, research and practice of solution-focused therapy (SFT) within mental health care and beyond.Drawing on contemporary research and the author′s own extensive experience, the fully revised and updated new edition includes:" discussion of recent developments relevant to research and training" a new chapter on challenges to SFT an...