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Looking for straightforward information on Borderline Personality Disorder? This easy-to-understand guide helps those who have BPD develop strategies for breaking the destructive cycle. This audiobook also aids loved ones in accepting the disorder and offering support. You'll find authoritative details on the causes of BPD and proven treatments, as well as advice on working with therapists, managing symptoms, and enjoying a full life.

Anger is a completely normal, healthy human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems - at work, in personal relationships, and in the overall quality of life. Anger Management for Dummies provides trusted and authoritative information on anger management methods, skills, and exercises that will help you or a loved one identify sources of anger and release them healthily.  

This fully revised version covers the most recent research and theoretical formulations that introduce and analyze emerging important multicultural topical developments. It examines the concept of "cultural humility" as part of the major characteristics of cultural competence in counselor education and practice; roles of White allies in multicultural counseling and in social justice counseling; and the concept of "minority stress" and its implications in work with marginalized populations.

Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith are best friends and creators of the massive health and lifestyle brand Keep It Cleaner. You Take Care is their way of sharing their journeys with you—everything they've learnt about taking care of their mental health, bodies, and relationships with those around them, including thoughts on motherhood and a search for progress over perfection. No two journeys are the same, and there will always be bumps along the way. But this uplifting and friendly guide is like having a best friend in your pocket, cheering you on through it all.

Most people know that smoking is bad for their health and believe vaping is a better alternative. Now, vaping has become a national epidemic and shows no sign of slowing. Quitting Smoking & Vaping for Dummies delivers facts about the differences between smoking and vaping, the effects on their short-term and long-term health, and how addiction works. 

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) need skills and tools to manage their symptoms. OCD For Dummies offers help for you or your loved one when it comes to recognizing, diagnosing, treating, and living with this common mental and behavioral disorder. Dummies gives you all the information you need on getting your symptoms under control and working toward remission. This edition updates you with the latest research on OCD, new therapeutic treatments, and all the most up-to-date resources to help you along on your OCD journey. 

Narcissism For Dummies pulls back the curtain on a growing and misunderstood personality. This book digs into dimensions of narcissism, grandiosity, malignancy, and vulnerability, giving you the knowledge and perspective you need to identify narcissists in your life and set limits on unacceptable behavior. It also takes a look at how society plays a part in fostering narcissism, for example through social media. You'll walk away from Narcissism For Dummies with a clearer sense of the personality trait, as well as necessary coping mechanisms and tools to deal with the narcissists in your life.

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.

A sequel to Bunny Cotton Tail - Summary by Laura R. Smith

One day, Bunny and Susan Cotton-Tail rescue a little snubby nose bunny from a snowdrift and the adventures begin among the Cotton-Tail family, including Papa and Mama Cotton-Tail, Grandpa Grumbles, and Tippy Toes, of course. What happens when they meet the Seventeen Little Bears? As a bonus, at the end, there are four more bonus Cotton-Tail stories. - Summary by Larry Wilson

A story for children about a little bear with no name, “there were not enough names to go round,” and his adventures in finding one. (Summary by Carolyn Frances)

Another delightful Laura Rountree Smith children's book. Illustrated by F. R. Morgan We are three little kittens Who once lost our mittens The kittens now go about having adventures with their friend, Twinkle Toes, and learning valuable life lessons along the way. - Summary by JHedrick

Naturopathic doctor Laura Harris Smith offers practical guidance to help you increase in prayer, bolster faith, and sleep better. She explains the harmful effects - spiritual, emotional, and physical - of what keeps you awake. Then she leads you to a place of peace where you will learn to hear God speak to you as you rest, and discover how to speak back through various avenues of prayer. Where there is no sleep, there are no dreams; where there is fear, there is no faith; and where there is stress, there is no peace. It's time for you to Give It to God and Go to Bed! 

This collection of ten classic rabbit tales will surely delight any “bunny” big or small. An adventure awaits you in every story written by some of the best-known children’s authors. Come along for the journey; it’s just a hop, skip and jump away!

If you feel like your life is spinning out of control, you're definitely not alone! While anxiety is a natural reaction to stress, for some of us, it can become all-consuming - and ultimately debilitating. Thankfully, there is plenty you can do to combat anxiety with the help of this approachable guide. Inside, find out how adopting proven techniques like pinpointing triggers, improving health and eating habits, and learning to let go can help you effectively and deliberately manage your worries - and take back control of your life.

Now with 25 percent new and revised content, Overcoming Anxiety for Dummies, 2nd Edition explores all of the most common triggers for anxiety, recent developments in medications, newly emerging biologically oriented approaches for treating anxiety, and the most up-to-date advancements in psychotherapies. 

Join three curious little kittens who, in a moment of mischief, leave their mittens by the pond while they indulge in a thrilling ice-skating adventure. When they return to find their beloved mittens mysteriously missing, an exciting journey unfolds as the kittens embark on a quest to retrieve them. - Summary by Rachel Tevis

Join the charming three little kittens on their delightful adventures in Life At The Zoo. With their friend, Twinkle Toes, these playful explorers navigate life’s little lessons with joy and curiosity. This enchanting children’s book by Laura Rountree Smith, beautifully illustrated by F. R. Morgan, promises to captivate young readers and inspire their imaginations. - Summary by JHedrick

Join Bunny and Susan Cotton-Tail as they embark on a heartwarming adventure after rescuing a little snubby-nosed bunny from a snowy drift. Discover the charming dynamics of the Cotton-Tail family, featuring Papa and Mama Cotton-Tail, Grandpa Grumbles, and Tippy Toes. Follow their delightful encounters, including a whimsical meeting with the Seventeen Little Bears. Plus, enjoy four bonus Cotton-Tail stories at the end. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Join a delightful adventure with a little bear who has no name—because there simply arent enough names to go around! Follow his charming quest as he searches for the perfect name, filled with whimsical encounters and heartwarming moments. (Summary by Carolyn Frances)