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Fr. Benedict shows how we can tend with love to the wounds of the Church and of the victims of the failure of the Church. He applies the wounds to the contemporary Church and to the suffering of the people of God and our culture as a whole. He points out that the abuse scandals in the Church have caused horrible harm to the victims, their families and the believing community.

Something revolutionary has begun. Starting with Gestalt and Cognitive theories, psychology began to take a new course and develop more effective ways of helping people think straight and deal with the challenges of life. However, something even more revolutionary has begun. Dr. Martin Seligman, a cognitive psychologist, has developed a psychology of wellness based on the virtues. His premise is that good mental health is founded on virtuous thinking and living.

Learn the 25 keys to improving your management and leadership skills, including effective communication, efficient implementation, and strong team building. This program is part of The New York Times Pocket MBA Series. The series also includes a valuable program on Sales and Marketing.

If you are raising a child with Asperger's Syndrome, it can be a real challenge to find answers to your questions and make decisions while trying to keep pace with the latest developments in research and changes in the growth and behavior of your child. This book comes to the rescue by combining the latest medical information and interventions with clear-cut strategies to help your child thrive at home and at school.

Even good parents often underestimate the dangers their children face. Research indicates that one in four females and one in six males are sexually abused before age 18. In most cases, the enemy is not a faceless stranger; it's someone you know and trust. This book provides practical steps to ensure you're doing all you can to reduce the risks of abuse. But since you cannot be with your children 24/7, it goes beyond what you can do as a parent to teach you how to increase your child's own awareness and strategies in the face of potential dangers - without making them fearful.

Black, a small-time thug with big dreams, discovers the demand for crack cocaine in the Virginia housing projects where he lives and sees the drug as a meal ticket for his family. His younger cousin, Lo, who idolizes Black, joins him in his business endeavors. But as they work side by side with hustlers and killers, the pair is soon thrown into situations beyond their control, and the bonds of their family are thoroughly tested.

Anita is a young, strong black woman who made her dreams a reality: the house, the cars, a generous bank account, and a fiancé who was getting ready to go pro. Everything was perfect. She was only a step away from finishing her doctorate when her world was shattered. When Leah’s teenage love Dropp got caught up and sent away for a five-year bid, Brit, a low key hustler, was there to show her that she never had to be alone again. Leah fell hard for Brit, married him, and made a family. But now Dropp is home....

An assumption nearly everyone makes is that the best a teacher can hope for is to get most of their students to learn the concept they are teaching. In fact, in the segment of education that prepares people specifically for work (CTE, apprenticeships, and corporate training), many instructors believe that a 70-80 percent success rate is satisfactory. But based on his nearly forty years of experience preparing thousands of workplace instructors, Dr. Johnson believes we can obtain a 100 percent success rate.

Think Like a Test Maker – A Smarter Way to Prepare for College Exams is your ultimate guide to smarter, more strategic test preparation for college entrance exams like the SAT. This goes beyond traditional study methods, revealing the hidden patterns and structures that test makers use to design questions. Each episode introduces practical techniques that help you predict question types, avoid common traps, and approach every section with confidence. This podcast teaches strategic reading and writing techniques, including the Work Backward method, efficient evidence mapping, and ...

Unbreakable Resilience is a powerful podcast hosted by 11-year police veteran Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte, who shares his personal journey of healing from PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Through real-life stories and interviews with fellow first responders on their own paths to recovery, the podcast offers practical mental health strategies and tools for building emotional strength. It’s a space for connection, resilience, and hope for those on the front lines.

Si estás pasando por un divorcio, puede ser que sientas como si la vida que una vez conociste se estuviese desplomando. El divorcio raramente es fácil, a menudo es doloroso e incluso puede sabotear tu propia existencia. Si estás buscando ayuda para reunir las piezas y «reconstruirte» desde la base, este libro te brindará herramientas consistentes para que puedas lidiar con los sentimientos de negación, miedo, enojo, soledad y aflicción que surgen durante este difícil período.

Path to Certification: The Teacher's Guide is the ultimate resource for aspiring educators navigating the complex world of teacher certification and job hunting in education.Each episode delivers practical strategies for exam preparation, classroom readiness, and job interview success, drawn from real-world experience helping thousands of teaching candidates achieve certification. Whether you're struggling with content exams, nervous about classroom management, or looking to stand out in a competitive job market, this podcast transforms certification challenges into achievable steps.From ...

Want to build a thriving, joyful, and connected family—but not sure where to start? The Business of Parenting is a podcast for parents who are ready to lead their families with more clarity and purpose. Hosted by creative leadership strategist and working mom of five Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.—founder of TheBusinessofParenting.com and MommyDoubles.com—the show explores how the same principles that help great organizations thrive—like vision, values, systems, and strategy—can transform the way you lead at home. With a master’s in Education from Harvard University and a doctorate in ...

Educational Conversations with Scholars in Mind. "Our mission is to empower and uplift scholars pursuing higher education at HBCUs, ensuring they have the resources, support, and opportunities needed for a successful future. Through mentorship, scholarship programs, and community engagement, we strive to create a pathway to excellence, fostering academic achievement, leadership development, and a strong sense of cultural identity. Together, we are building a brighter future for young scholars, strengthening the legacy of HBCUs, and fueling positive change in our communities."

Memoir of a Black Christian Nationalist: Seeds of Liberation is the powerful and deeply personal story of Dr. Shelley McIntosh’s journey through the Black Christian Nationalist Movement and her decades of leadership under Reverend Albert B. Cleage Jr. With spiritual depth and historical insight, McIntosh reflects on her transformation from a young seeker to a leader in a movement committed to Black liberation through faith, discipline, and community power.

The mission of the Beacon Academy Prison Ministry Project is to bring hope to incarcerated individuals through faith in God, offering spiritual support and guidance, and faith-based life skills to foster personal transformation and redemption. The purpose of our podcast is to share information, resources, and testimonies that inspire hope, provide spiritual support, and promote personal transformation for justice-impacted and incarcerated individuals through faith in God and practical life skills guidance.

Talking with Teens About Sexuality will help you understand your teen's world and give you effective strategies in the midst of cultural pressures. Drs. Robinson and Scott provide scientifically reliable and biblically based information about gender fluidity, types of intimacy, online dangers, setting boundaries, and much more. Along the way, the book provides useful conversation starters and insightful guidance.

A faith-filled podcast for Christian women rediscovering identity, purpose, and confidence in Christ.Welcome to God’s Not Done With Her—the faith-filled podcast for Christian women navigating life’s transitions. Whether you feel stuck in your identity, unclear about your purpose, or weighed down by your past, this space was created just for you. Each episode offers biblical encouragement, real stories of redemption, and practical steps to help you rediscover who you are in Christ, embrace your God-given calling, and move forward in faith. You are not forgotten. You are not disqualified. ...

In each episode, you will learn what it takes to become a successful medicolegal death investigator through each foundational sub-discipline: forensic pathology, anthropology, entomology, and many, many more. Together, we will explore how to investigate fire fatalities, drownings, overdoses, homicides, suicides, and any manner of fate in which people one day find themselves.

The year is XXXX. The repressive Government controls everything—except a band of armed rebels known as the Subs, led by a mysterious guerrilla warrior known only as Shade. When a sadistic, high-ranking official is assassinated by his would-be rape victim, the Government pulls out all stops to hunt her down. Against the will of the Subs’ governing council, Shade’s lover, Sieda, rushes to the victim’s aid. Now the Subs face an all-out, brutal campaign of Government suppression. Will a group living deep in the Olympic Forest be the allies they desperately need for the coming battle?