Growing up in a family with a "mad" parent can be traumatic and overwhelming. Out Of The Shadows brings together eleven women who tell their stories of growing up with mentally ill mothers. They reveal the impact this has had on their lives and their intimate relationships and the richness that comes from making sense of their mother's madness and its influences. Their stores are resolutely honest, showing pain and everyday challenges of the difficult mother-daughter relationships.
In sharing their lives, these women encourage us to embrace difference in others and to question conventional medical thinking and our own fears and attitudes about madness. Through this book we can celebrate their triumphs of spirit and their courage in exploring the legacies of their family lives.
Even for those who have not grown up with madness but who struggle with complex relationships within their families, this book will be an inspiration.
This extensive offers a comprehensive insight and guide on Brief Therapy woven amongst other therapies. Each Chapter includes: *Case narratives*–Explores stories from the authors personal and professional experiences in each chapter. *Experiencing Ideas feature boxes*–Include activities that involve the reader in using an idea in several possible ways. *Listening in on sessions*. Offers readers the opportunity to see how a brief counsellor can work with clients whose stories are presented at the beginning of the chapters and invites readers to review the process, to reflect on dynamics, and to propose their own... More info
There are millions of children in this country who spend most of their days feeling more unhappy than happy, and their parents haven't a clue as to why. These children are not depressed, but they are on their way to developing a depressive disorder. In this important and completely accessible book, Dr. Kenneth N. Condrell teaches parents the ten most common, yet overlooked causes of childhood unhappiness. More important, he offers practical solutions-solutions that can protect children from a lifetime of unhappiness. Parents will actually hear from the mouths of... More info
It's nearly finished, you know, Jelly Bean said one chilly autumn day as they walked along the wet sand. Abby licked at the salty taste the wind had left on her lips, and thought excitedly of their secret project. While loss is sad, loving is triumphant. Above all this is a story of hope and celebration of life. Written by Molly Carlile - a leading grief and loss counsellor, educator and consultant - this is the story of nine-year-old Abby and her very special Grandma Jelly Bean. It... More info
