The Guilt Busters

The Guilt Busters reaches out to the thousands of people who deal with the personal pain of child sexual abuse. It shines light on many sobering truths, among which is the fact that many thousands of children every day have been and are still sexually abused while in institutions tasked with the responsibility of their care. In Australia, the country where this book is set, the Royal Commission on Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse found that a majority of institutions charged with the care of children, be they government operated or owned by religious organizations, failed in the protection of children and then failed again when it came to offering appropriate care for victims and their families. The people you will meet in this book are fictional, but their experiences and their struggles to find release from the pain they carry are all factual. Guilt Busters offers a genuine pathway to wholeness.

The Guilt Busters reaches out to the thousands of people who deal with the personal pain of child sexual abuse. It shines light on many sobering truths, among which is the fact that many thousands of children every day have been and are still sexually abused while in institutions tasked with the responsibility of their care. In Australia, the country where this book is set, the Royal Commission on Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse found that a majority of institutions charged with the care of children, be they government operated or owned by religious organizations, failed in the protection of children and then failed again when it came to offering appropriate care for victims and their families. The people you will meet in this book are fictional, but their experiences and their struggles to find release from the pain they carry are all factual. Guilt Busters offers a genuine pathway to wholeness.

What does the Bible say about money, divorce, marriage, or grieving? How about emotions, God’s will, praying or worship? Find out here! This helpful reference is a concise, easy-to-read resource on important contemporary topics, featuring more than 2,700 categorized scriptures. With more than 70 main headings and 400 subheadings, you’ll easily find the verses you need for the questions you have. With scriptures drawn from several easy-to-read translations, and with personal stories and practical, “One Moment at a Time” tips, Bible Answers for Life’s Questions is an ideal resource for personal or ministry use.

The good news on beating the blues Do you want the good, the bad, or the best news first? OK, the bad news is that an estimated 264+ million people worldwide suffer from a depressive illness. The good news is that we know how to defeat these illnesses better than ever before using a growing range of highly effective psychotherapies, medications, and other therapeutic methods that are improving all the time. And the best news: because of these advances, the majority of people no longer need to suffer the debilitating—and sometimes dangerous—effects of long-term depressive illness. The new edition of Depression For Dummies shows how you can make this happen for you by providing the latest and best information on how to banish the noonday demon and bring the sunshine back into your world. In this friendly, cheerful, no-nonsense guide, leading clinical psychologists Laura L. Smith and Charles H. Elliot give you the straight talk on what you face and proven, practical advice on how to punch back and win. Showing you how to know your enemy, they demystify common types of depression, explain its physical effects, and help identify the kind you have. Armed in this way, you can take firmer steps toward the lifestyle changes—as well as therapy or medication—that will put you back in control. Learn about different forms of depression Build simple, daily habits into your life that help banish the blues Understand conventional, alternative, and experimental therapies Move on: avoid relapses and stay happy! Whatever your level of depression—occasional bouts or long-term—this book gives you the insight, the tools, and the inner strength and persistence to put enjoyment back in your life.

Expectant mothers snapped up Great Expectations: Your All-in-One Resource for Pregnancy & Childbirth (135,000 copies sold), and reviewers praised it for its warm, reassuring voice of expertise. This is the logical follow-up, an innovative baby book that will guide and reassure new moms and dads through every nuance of the first 12 months of life with baby. Of course, it maintains all the design elements that are the signature of the Great Expectations series and have proven so appealing: innovative graphics; clear-cut, contemporary styling; and sensitive drawings of babies as they develop month-by-month. The text, too, continues that same friendly, supportive, parent-to-parent tone of the earlier book—but now with dads playing an integral role. Inside, there’s a plethora of information on the nuts and bolts of feeding, diaper changing, and immunizations, as well as cutting-edge research on baby intelligence and development, nutrition and medical care, and insights into the dynamics of the parenting process. Checklists, bulleted sidebars, and quick-reference tables speed up the process of finding needed information. Unique tables in the extensive medical reference section will present the gamut of symptoms, so parents will have help distinguishing between common baby ailments and more serious emergencies that may require immediate attention. Includes a foreword by Dr. Michael Crocetti, Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and also an extended resource guide and parent’s dictionary.

A Classic Resource from Dr. Harley--Now Revised and Repackaged to Highlight Six Changes in Habits That Will Save Your Marriage According to relationship expert and bestselling author Dr. Willard F. Harley, Jr., after couples get married, they often develop habits that slowly undermine the love they have for each other. If tolerated, these Love Busters--selfish demands, disrespectful judgments, angry outbursts, dishonesty, annoying habits, and independent behavior--will destroy a couple's love for each other. The solution, however, isn't merely to avoid these negative behaviors and attitudes. Rather, it's to cultivate Love Builders--positive habits that will strengthen the relationship. With Dr. Harley's expert guidance, couples will be able to avoid the major causes of marital unhappiness and disappointment. Instead of tearing their marriage apart, they will learn to build it into the marriage they had needed and wanted. This book is a perfect companion to His Needs, Her Needs and will be useful to pastors, counselors, and couples.

Occupy and focus fidgety hands with easy DIY sensory play Fidget spinners, slime, and other sensory toys have spiked in popularity for their ability to calm anxieties and improve concentration. In an age where children have ample amounts of screen time, gooey, stretchy, and bumpy projects are a fun, educational way to engage their senses. From fake snow and edible finger paint, to sensory balloons and rainbow foam, these anti-fidget DIYs will keep kids entertained and learning by working with their hands. Parenting expert Donna Bozzo also includes suggestions for buying and using ready-made fidget busters and toys. Keep kids busy with: Unicorn Kinetic Sand Crunchy Slime Lava Lamps Stress balls and more!

What does the Bible say about grieving? This brand-new book provides a concise, easy-to-read resource on the biblical teachings about grieving. Featuring 12 sections, each addressing a common question relating to the overall topic. Personal stories, categorized scriptures, and practical advice make the "What the Bible Says About..." series perfect for personal and ministry use. Other titles in the series address important contemporary topics—like money, divorce, and marriage.