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The Gifts of Imperfection
Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
by C. Brené Brown
Each day we face a barrage of images and ideas—from society and the media—telling us who we should be. We are led to believe that if we look perfect, live perfect, and do everything perfectly , we'd no longer struggle with feelings of inadequacy. Ironically, it's the pursuit of perfection that fuels the message "never good enough." In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown, Ph.D., L.M.S.W., the leading... (more)
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Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self
by Sarah Ban Breathnach
From the author of Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy comes a guided excavation for women who suspect that there's something more to life than the top layer pursuits of money, sex, and love. In service to these restless souls who want to scratch beneath the surface, Ban Breathnach offers tidbit-sized essays that help women unearth pay dirt--their reason for being. Using archaeology as her frame of... (more)
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Basic Types of Pastoral Care and Counseling: Resources for the Ministry of Healing and Growth
by Howard John Clinebell
This standard text in the field of pastoral care and counseling has been updated to include changes that have occurred in the field, including crisis intervention, the emergence of lay caring groups, the feminist movement, and numerous others.
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The Goddess of Happiness
A Down-to-Earth Guide for Heavenly Balance and Bliss
by Debbie Gisonni
Most people consider happiness the most important pursuit in life, yet few seem to find it. Women, in particular, face a constant internal battle between finding their own happiness and ensuring the happiness of others. Debbie Gisonni, aka The Goddess of Happiness, shows that happiness is a choice that anyone can make, anytime and anywhere. In 44 dynamic entries the author shares her stories, insights, humor, and... (more)
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Building a Joyful Life With Your Child Who Has Special Needs
by Nancy J. Whiteman, Linda Roan-Yager
All parents want the best for their child, and for parents of children with special needs, this can mean that their own well-being is neglected. Drawing from their own experiences of parenting children with special needs, interviews and workshops with parents, and research findings, Nancy J. Whiteman and Linda Roan-Yager explore practical ways in which parents can develop a resilient and positive attitude towards... (more)
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Crowdsourcing
Why the Power of the Crowd is Driving the Future of Business
by Jeff Howe
“The amount of knowledge and talent dispersed among the human race has always outstripped our capacity to harness it. Crowdsourcing corrects that—but in doing so, it also unleashes the forces of creative destruction.” —From Crowdsourcing First identified by journalist Jeff Howe in a June 2006 Wired article, “crowdsourcing” describes the process by which the power of the many can be leveraged to accomplish... (more)
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Hope for Wholeness: The Spiritual Path to Freedom from Depression
by Sharon L. Fawcett
It's a risky thing to look at depression in a positive light. This illness, which is the leading cause of disability worldwide, threatens lives, steals hope, and destroys the spirit of the afflicted one. But it can also be an opportunity for growth. Light and life can be brighter and stronger if the spiritual roots of depression are addressed and resolved. Through her personal journey, Sharon Fawcett reveals... (more)
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High Level Wellness: An Alternative To Doctors, Drugs and Disease
by Donald B. Ardell
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The Book of Wellness: A Secular Approach to Spirit, Meaning & Purpose
by Donald B. Ardell
Is it possible that your fitness level, the quality of your diet, your sense of humour, your capacity for modifying stress, your ability to fashion and sustain a satisfying and healthful lifestyle are all connected to a deeper psychological variable? Dr. Ardell says, 'Yes! Without question!' As America's leading advocate of wellness, Dr. Ardell urges physicians and health promoters to spend less energy promoting... (more)
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In Between: Memoir of an Integration Baby
by Mark D. Morrison-Reed
Frank personal account of growing up black during the era of the civil rights movement. The author wrestles with racism, the death of Martin Luther King, black radicalism, his interracial family, and his experience as one of the first black Unitarian Universalist ministers. In Between: Memoir of an Integration Baby gives voice to the unspoken story of those Afro-Americans who were among the first to bring racial... (more)
Body, Mind & Music: A Practical Guide to Musical WholenessLaurie Riley
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Body, Mind & Music: A Practical Guide to Musical Wholeness
by Laurie Riley
Music effects the body/mind, and the body/mind of the player affects the playing of his or her music. In her newest book, Laurie discusses our cultural relationship with music, how the brain learns it, how we practice it, how we perform it, how we listen to it, how we teach it, and finally, how it is used in purposely therapeutic ways. This book is for everyone who cares to explore aspects of music which have been... (more)
Growth Counseling: Part 1-- Enriching Marrriage and Family Life (4 Cassette Tapes and Literature in case)Howard J. Jr. Clinebell
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Growth Counseling: Part 1-- Enriching Marrriage and Family Life (4 Cassette Tapes and Literature in case)
by Howard J. Jr. Clinebell
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Listening to Others
by Joyce Huggett
Listening to someone in need is in some ways listening to Jesus himself. This book is for those who, having started on the lifelong adventure of listening to God, find themselves listening to others also. Such listening can take many forms: hearing their pain or turmoil -- or sharing their joy -- or providing physically for someone sick or hungry. Drawing on her own many years' pastoral and counselling experience,... (more)
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Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids
by Kip Fulbeck
From beloved writer and artist Kip Fulbeck, author of Part Asian, 100 Hapa , this timely collection of portraits celebrates the faces and voices of mixed-race children. At a time when 7 million people in the U.S. alone identify as belonging to more than one race, interest in issues of multiracial identity is rapidly growing. Overflowing with uplifting elements including charming images, handwritten statements... (more)
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Journey
by Debbye Graafsma
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Heal Yourself
by P K. Nesbit
The author was born in 1942 in Prague, Czech Republic, as a son of a shopkeeper whose business was nationalized in 1952. He spent eighteen years under communism. Because of excelling in gymnastics, he was able to study sports at Charles University of Prague from 1963 to 1966. In 1966 he left for Sweden and came to the U.S. in 1968. He studied psychology at Washington University of St. Louis, Missouri, and... (more)
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It Had to Happen
by Cynthia A. Patterson
It Had to Happen is an inspiring book that will heal wounds, restore your faith and dramatically change your relationship with God. After carefully retracing your steps, you will be able to identify with the direction you are heading and begin your journey with confidence and faith. During this process, you'll learn: •The secrets needed to pursue your purpose •To enjoy the success of... (more)
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First IAM: An Introduction to the HIGHER SELF IMAGE, MIND, BODY & LIFE!
by Melissa Dunn
The First IAM® and IAMRenewed4Life® programs were created and designed to remove all obstacles of fear and shame regarding one's self image. The First IAM® and IAMRenewed4Life® programs seek to bring you to an acute awareness of your HIGHER SELF and an intimateg knowledge of the extravagant love of God. By becoming aware of this HIGHER SELF we are able to fulfill God's purpose and design for our lives and thus... (more)
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Journey to Wholeness: The Story, The Tools, The Choice
by Larry E. Simons
This powerful story and tool kit is a demonstration of the human ability to survive and rise above the crushing aftermath of tragic grief. It is an inspiring, firsthand, gripping, and unflinchingly honest story of author Larry Simons' experience with sorrow, despair, guilt, rage, and anguish from life's most heartbreaking experiences. This book provides valuable and effective tools for coping with and successfully... (more)
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Wholeness in Living: Kindling the Inner Light
by Mayte Picco-Kline
Wholeness in Living: Kindling the Inner Light communicates a profound sense of unity with all while appreciating the uniqueness in each human being. This 120-page paperback complemented with watercolor illustrations presents 12 Golden Stepping Stones for an expansion of consciousness that include seeing each moment as an opportunity for meaningful living, sharing in the splendor of generosity and service, and... (more)