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In Episodes, lifelong best friends Kat and Mara take listeners on an unfiltered journey through friendship, mental illness, and survival. Kat, a successful professional, is preparing for marriage and motherhood. On her fourth round of IVF, it happened—a frantic call to Mara. Mara comes over to find Kat, her friend of 25 years—the one who'd always been levelheaded, hilarious, and over-the-top thoughtful—trying to jump through a window.

This book provides a much-needed resource for family and friends of the more than five million American adults suffering from bipolar disorder. From psychotic behavior that requires medication to milder mood swings with disturbing ups and down, this book offers a warm and often humorous user-friend guide for coping with bipolar loved ones, colleagues, and friends.

Trauma often disrupts a person’s faith in God. At times, it even causes people to feel as though they have lost their faith in God altogether. Making Friends with Darkness joins the ongoing conversation about PTSD and moral injury recovery with an approach from the Scriptures, providing a plan that is non-formulaic, helps people heal from their trauma, and helps remove barriers to God.

In my room I have an original piece of artwork by Sally Huss which says, "Around me I wear a coat of many colors, fabrics, and textures. It’s made of friends and family here and no longer here, far and not so far. They are all part of my coat which keeps me warm wherever I go." A few summers ago, I noticed a hole in that very coat. One of my best friends developed an eating disorder. As the disorder progressed I knew I needed to find help for her, and fast. I made the decision to approach her, express my concerns, and offer my support. The extraordinary thing is, despite her fears, she put her trust in me and leaned on my shoulder.

Rayner onthult de zeven meest voorkomende oorzaken van angst en geeft praktische tips en oefeningen om deze snel de baas te zijn, gebaseerd op bewezen technieken uit de cognitieve gedragstherapie Het zweet breekt je uit, je hartslag versnelt, je lichaam begint te trillen en paniekgedachten schieten door je hoofd – leven met angst kan heel zwaar zijn. Een op de vijf mensen worstelt met een vorm van angst, en toch kunnen zij vaak op weinig begrip rekenen. Want hoe goedbedoeld ook: diep ademhalen, aan iets leuks denken of 'even doorbijten' lost angst niet op.

Understanding Autistic Relationship Across the Lifespan is an overview of autistic relationships from the early years to old age. The book combines the latest research findings with first-hand accounts to offer insight into the relationships of autistic people and how they differ to those of non-autistic people. This book offers practical recommendations for both autistic and non-autistic people on how to have the healthiest and most satisfying relationships possible.

If you love someone who has suicidal thoughts, you may struggle with profound fear of saying or doing the wrong thing. You desperately want to help, but you're unsure of where to start. This book can guide you as you support your loved one—without sacrificing your own needs and well-being. You'll find the answers to some of your most urgent questions. This compassionate guide offers essential communication techniques you can use to help your loved one, as well as strategies for navigating your own stress, worry, fear, and anxiety.

A New York Times bestselling author and retired US Army Staff Sergeant shares strategies for healing and moving forward through the use of techniques that helps you confronts trauma, understand your emotions, and take back control of your life. Thousands have been wounded in the wars in Iraq and...