Emotions are a powerful and important part of life, but sometimes it feels like they are out of control. Mild frustration quickly turns to anger. Sadness becomes despair. Disappointment deepens into bitterness. You may begin to wonder if you control your feelings or if they control you!Amy Baker explains that our emotions don't have to run our lives. Instead, our emotions can reflect God's character even in our broken world. Through discussing how Jesus expressed his emotions and w...

Sometimes PMS is just a nuisance, but sometimes it stops you in your tracks. Headaches, cramping, bloating, mood swings, fatigue—you might experience any of these and more! Sometimes it just seems impossible to be patient, kind, and emotionally stable when it's "that time of the month"!Amy Baker and Daniel Wickert walk with you through the experience of PMS and help you see how God can help you and change you, even during the most difficult time of the month. With an eye on both th...

"I'm just shy." You've worn the label for so long that it has become your identity. A counselor recently described it as social anxiety, but the new label does nothing to ease the pain. You wish you could feel "comfortable in your own skin" but instead, in social situations, you feel anxious and out of place. Where can you go for help?Amy Baker explains that confidence in God, not self-confidence, is the answer to the problem of social anxiety. Trusting in God breaks the paralyzing...

It is difficult and sometimes frightening not to have the good opinion of others. No one likes to face the possibility of rejection, humiliation, or opposition. Yet, making our goal others' approval confines us to a small world where life consists of pleasing others.Experienced counselor Amy Baker shares that rejection by others is not the whole story. There is a bigger story of God's love for his people. His love endures forever. His love can be relied upon, while people's opinion...

Coming alongside struggling children can feel like an uphill battle. Counselors and parents mistakenly believe children somehow need different answers to life's problems than adults need—but Christ is always the way.Children struggle with the same desires adults struggle with, are lured by the same lies adults fall prey to, and can find hope in the same source adults can find hope—in our Lord and Savior.In this manual for biblical counselors, men and women will learn how to...

There is a key to healing. And it’s not found in hiding the past — but in letting God into it. Maybe you've experienced abortion. Or maybe your wounds come from a different place — shame, silence, grief, or regret. Either way, this book is for you. In Beloved, Amy Baker shares how surrender and forgiveness unlocked what pain had sealed shut — and how Jesus became the doorway to freedom. What once seemed beyond hope is now a testimony of healing. This book is for the woman who’s carried pai...

Navigating foster care can be overwhelming for everyone. There are thousands of books offering professional opinions on how to be a good foster carer and provide therapeutic support for children in care, but what about asking the young people who've been there?This essential guide brings the voices of care-experienced authors to the forefront, sharing their first-hand knowledge and advice for making a real difference. From big-picture concepts like understanding healthy relationshi...

Social service agencies are facing the same expectations in quality management and outcomes as private companies, compelling staff members and researchers to provide and interpret valid and useful research to stakeholders at all levels in the field. Child welfare agencies are particularly scrutinized. In this textbook, two highly experienced researchers offer the best techniques for conducting sound research in the field. Covering not only the methodological challenges but also the real-li...

Is your ex-spouse trying to gain custody of your kids? Has he or she launched a campaign to make you look like a bad parent, both in the eyes of your children and the law? You aren’t alone. Unfortunately, high-conflict custody battles are all-too-common in today’s world. So how can you arm yourself with the mental and legal resources needed to survive this difficult time and keep your kids safe?In The High-Conflict Custody Battle, a team of legal and psychology experts pre...

Tens of thousands of children are removed from home each year due to some form of child maltreatment, usually physical neglect, physical abuse, or sexual abuse, although sometimes for emotional abuse as well. An additional significant number of children are victims of child maltreatment but remain in their home. Extensive research reveals the far reaching and long lasting negative impact of maltreatment on child victims, including on their physical, social, emotional, and behavioral functi...

A sweet family saga about the bond between siblings and the power of hope.Alexis Owens is settling into her new routines at The Lighthouse Grill, the beloved family restaurant in Rosewood Beach.She originally planned to stay just long enough to help her mother cope with the aftermath of her father’s passing, but the town’s gentle waves and familiar faces are starting to feel like home. Still, even the fresh sea breeze can’t erase the uncertainty looming over ...

A heartwarming family saga that celebrates hope, sibling bonds, and small-town community.After her world was shaken to its foundations by the loss of her husband and the revelation of his gambling debts, Vivian Owens has finally found steady footing again. With The Lighthouse Grill thriving and her grown children all living nearby, she feels a renewed sense of lightness, energy, and optimism.She even starts to wonder if maybe it’s time to put herself out there again—especia...