This edited volume provides mental health clinicians with knowledge to effectively work with current and former first responders. It provides strategies on how to best develop and adapt clinical assessment procedures and therapeutic interventions to better meet the unique needs found in these settings. Chapters synthesize existing literature to introduce the reader to profession-specific factorsissues that exist in these contexts and describe the challenges that can present when working wi...

A mans guide to recovering from divorce and starting a new life. When it comes to getting ones life back together after divorce, most advice is geared toward women. Written by two psychologists who have worked with men for over 40 years, this book gives guys straight advice on how to minimize conflict, reduce harm to children, face secret fears, and start new relationships. From Ex to Sex (and everything in between) this Q&A coaching covers answers to the top 215 questions men ask when dea...

Won Book of the Year Adult Non-Fiction—2012 Indie Choice AwardsAmazon Best Book of the Month February 2011"Dubus relives, absent self-pity or blame, a life shaped by bouts of violence and flurries of tenderness."—Vanity FairAfter their parents divorced in the 1970s, Andre Dubus III and his three siblings grew up with their overworked mother in a depressed Massachusetts mill town saturated with drugs and everyday violence. Nearby, his father, an eminent autho...

Discarding popular Christian advice to use romance and sweetness to draw a wandering spouse back into a marriage, Dr. David Clarke lays out a tough-love action plan for abused and betrayed spouses to rebuild their marriages through proven steps that will restore self-confidence one step at a time."I don't love you anymore." These simple words have the power to send the listener into shock, denial, and desperation. The obvious response is to ask oneself, "W...

Custody of children becomes a major issue when a couple divorces. Worse, these issues can linger long after the settlement in the form of parent alienationwhen one parent seeks to keep the other parent from being active and involved with the children they share. In Parental-Alienation Playbook and Three-Quarters Custody, author Julian Andrews presents an overview of parent-alienation syndrome (PAS), how you can recognize when its happening to you, and how to speak out to defend you and you...

For three decades Dr. Howard H. Irving has championed the use of divorce mediation outside the adversarial court system to save couples and their children from the bitter legacy of legal wrangling and winner-takes-all custody battles. Now, calling on his vast experience mediating more than 2,000 cases, Irving has written Children Come First directly for couples contemplating or undergoing divorce.In this book the author takes a tripartite approach that points out:...

The "Last Cowboy" is the true story of the life and times of a dying cop.  From the Police Academy to the failed marriages, custody battles and the journey to the top.  The trials and tribulations of his career and personal life come to life in this factual account.  You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll get angry but whatever you do, you won't put the book away until your done reading.  His near death event will make your emotions run wild.

Remember your wedding day? I'm not talking about just the ceremony and reception. I want you to remember how you felt. Think back to looking into the eyes of your intended spouse and how happy you were. Your marriage was going to last forever. You were sure of that much. Because this man or woman made you feel so special. Maybe your new husband was the most romantic guy you had ever met. Maybe your new wife was one of the most incredible people you had ever met. Both of you knew that this ...

Become the Dad Your Kids NeedThe rewards of being a brave dad are great. But no guts, no glory. First you have to be willing to follow God's job description for dads as given in the Bible.In Brave Dad you'll receive guidance on...the starting point of being a godly dad—loving your wifehow to raise children who desire to follow Godways to lovingly discipline kids and encourage obediencetraps to avoid in th...

Encouragement and Wisdom on Fathering BoysNo one can prepare a son for life better than his father. Dads are role models and this book encourages fathers to grow into the kind of men they want their sons to become. Practical topics include preparing boys for work, marriage, sexuality, friendships, and their relationships with God. The author researches and speaks on family issues, and is also a dad himself. Originally published as How a Man Prepares His Sons for Life. Upda...

The break up of the family will almost certainly mean the end of every day contact between a father and his child, even where he has cared for his baby since birth.  For some dads, this will be too much for them to bear.   Others will learn to survive without their children. I Want to See My Kids! is a complete overview of a system that professes to protect the family – father, mother and child - but often fails in every respect. It is a moving account of ...

Reviews  "A wonderful resource." - Associate Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College Mark Rye, Saratoga Springs, New York  "Wow! Powerful information." - Lawyer Nicolle Kopping-Pavars, Markham Ontario  "I incorporate The Smart Divorce Resource Toolkit into the divorce education materials I offer my clients. In my opinion, all divorce and child custody professionals should consider doing the same.&...