Parenting Adults

Dr. Jordan, a renowned psychologist with years of experience working with adults with HFASD, lists 28 fundamental social and relationship difficulties that people on the spectrum frequently suffer. These include interpreting nonverbal clues, comprehending nuanced emotions, forging enduring connections, and navigating the frequently perplexing realm of workplace dynamics. However, this audiobook is more than just a list of difficulties; it also provides a strong road map for conquering them.

Blue Star Grit is the emotional journey of a parent and her defiant child embracing the struggle that allowed them to shift from pain to peace—and after tragedy struck with Bart’s death, from grief to gratitude. Whether you’re struggling to discipline a kid, heal family relationships, or grieving for a loved one, Ginny and Bart’s story will prove the struggle is the catalyst for powerful growth.

Discover how to celebrate your life as an empty nester…without guilt or sorrow. Does your quiet home give you heartaches and tears? Do you not know what to do with your life now that the kids are gone? Becoming an empty nester is a sudden and painful change. It is such a difficult time that 38.6 percent of empty nesters suffer from clinical depression and one in four marriages ends in divorce.

“No More Dad Issues” is for those who have been carrying the burdens, wounds, and frustrations with their fathers and ready to give them up. Are you prepared to break free from the difficulties impacting your emotions, decisions, and relationships due to tension stemming from your dad? That’s what dad issues do; they bring damage to limitless areas in our lives. Dad issues are pervasive through all generations and people groups They don’t discriminate whether man, woman, teen or senior citizen.

AMAZON #1 BESTSELLER! The saga continues.... The words, "I love you" are echoed a million times a minute around the world, but what is love? Is it about a spiritual connection? Is love a form of infatuation? Are the words "I love you" a source of manipulation? In Ghetto Bastard: Book 2, twenty-six-year-old Malik Russell continues to discover the negative impact of love as he knows it. Society dictates that when a child is born, his mother automatically loves him. That she would protect and die for him--maternal love. But some mothers abuse their children, use them for financial gain, or ...

As a child, we look up to our parents for support, love guidance & protection. They are the guiding wisdom for us to grow healthily in all areas of our lives. However, when your parents are immature. They are incapable of giving you the support you need. Instead, you become the parent they are seeking. Being grown up in this dynamic is a trauma. There are insecurities, a lack of love, and fears of being vulnerable. We develop unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with our emotions and mental beliefs. This could possibly result in a sabotaging life.

I've been through decades of being subjected to my mother’s narcissism, and it was only when I hit my lowest point that my survival instinct kicked in: I either cut ties with my mother or I developed ways to deal with her hurtful, damaging behavior. Neither option was going to be easy, but both were going to ensure I could heal, find my self-worth for the first time, and begin to thrive. I would no longer be living in her shadow. Dealing with your narcissistic mother means taking back control.

Modern Loss is all about eradicating the stigma and awkwardness around grief while also focusing on our capacity for resilience and finding meaning. In this interactive guide, Modern Loss cofounder Rebecca Soffer offers candid, practical, and witty advice for confronting a future without your person, honoring their memory, dealing with trigger days, managing your professional life, and navigating new and existing relationships.

В своей новой книге Надежда Маркова, опытный психотерапевт и автор бестселлеров по системным расстановкам рассказывает о том, как укрепить или, в случае, если человек не знает корней, восстановить связь со своим Родом. Это важно, поскольку принадлежность к семье - один из значимых факторов, дающий человеку огромный жизненный ресурс, чувство защищенности, повышающий уверенность в своих силах, определяющий успешность и эффективность его жизни.

Strong Enough for a Man but Made for a Woman is a controversial analysis of great importance that many people intentionally ignore today. Three of which are the challenges in coparenting, child custody and support laws, and the Family Court System that is certainly capable of supporting fathers but is inherently designed for mothers, nonetheless. Through a series of real-life experiences, research, and the legalities of child support, the author examines the correlation between the narcissistic parent and the absent parent.

Do social situations leave you feeling anxious? Does shyness keep you from engaging in conversations you wish you could join? Your social well-being is crucial, and the journey to becoming socially skillful and confident is both possible and rewarding. This comprehensive solution by best-selling publisher LearnWell will help you emerge from the challenging experience of social anxiety.

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Ever since Simon died in detention, life hasn't been easy for the Bayview Crew. First the Bayview Four had to prove they weren't killers. Then a new generation had to outwit a vengeful copycat. Now, it's beginning again. At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke: Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the crew disappears, it's clear this 'game' just got serious - and no-one understands the rules.

If you've ever yearned for your parents' approval, felt the weight of their high expectations, or experienced the burden of unspoken obligations to care for them as they age, you're not alone. Too often, we hesitate to ask our parents about their lives, held back by mistaken beliefs or past conflicts. With warmth, wit, and vulnerability Amy Yip explores the profound influence her parents had on her life and offers you a roadmap to navigate conversations with your own parents.

From the age of two-and-a-half, Jacob, born “Em”, adamantly told his family he was a boy. While his mother Mimi struggled to understand and come to terms with the fact that her child may be transgender, she experienced a sense of déjà vu - the journey to uncover the source of her child’s inner turmoil unearthed ghosts from Mimi’s past and her own struggle to live an authentic life.

Your mom and her emotional absence has a lot to do with your current state in life. The Emotionally Absent Mother will delve into your mother's apathy, and why such a lack of compassion may not be her fault. This audiobook will also help you find ways to cope with the pain that you suffered as a child, as well as look past the scars to see a better future.

Each year millions of young women enter the college scene and are surprised to find their glittering preconceptions shattered. College isn't exactly what they had imagined - it's a lot tougher. Social challenges, a demanding schedule, pressure to succeed, shifting family dynamics: How do girls tackle these issues, learn to thrive, and really enjoy this new phase of life? The College Girl's Survival Guide is packed with experienced-based advice that can help.

A Is for Advocacy outlines five practical and effective strategies to let your voice be heard in determining your child’s academic future. After working through the chapters of this book, you’ll be equipped and confident enough to have a seat at the table and gain results. Emme brings her unique perspective from both sides of the table, serving as a high school counselor and as a parent to a special-needs son. Her down-to-earth style is sure to draw you in and power you forward. The act of advocating does not have to be complicated.

Adolescence is widely viewed as the most difficult stage of parenting. Yet despite its importance, we have a limited grasp of what it actually takes to help teens through adolescence. In Letting Go, Demie Kurz offers a deeper understanding of the demanding work of parenting teens and sheds new light on what it takes to produce a successful child. Based on numerous interviews with a diverse group of mothers, Kurz details the negotiations with teens and young adults as well over control, trust, and letting go to offer a portrayal of the real dilemmas contemporary parents face day-to-day.

After her only son was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Carol’s life took a permanent detour. She and her husband have been adjusting ever since, moving to Florida to be near the prison, starting a new ministry for prison inmates and their families, and sharing the faithfulness of God with anyone who will listen.