Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the deliberate harming of one's body without suicidal intent. NSSI tends to be secretive, often involving cutting, bruising, or burning on hidden parts of the body. While NSSI often occurs among adolescents, it is not limited to that age group. Communication and NSSI intersect in many ways, including conversation among family members, consultation with healthcare providers, representation in the media, discourse among people who self-injure, and even comm...

From award-winning Carolyn Mackler, the story of Willa, who has been living with Sensory Processing Disorder but is thrown for a BIG loop when her dad announces he's dating Willa's best friend's mom.Willa likes certain things to be certain ways. Her socks have to be soft . . . and definitely can't have irritating tags on the inside. She loves the crunch of popcorn and nachos . . . but is grossed out by the crunch of a baby carrot. And slimy foods? Those are the worst.Willa can mana...

In December 1992, a nine-year-old girl was kidnapped and locked in a secret underground dungeon. She was chained by the neck in a coffin-shaped box. She was regularly raped. She thought she would die in that dank, dark hole. But, somehow, she survived to tell the tale.Virgin Books is proud to publish HELP ME by Katie Beers, an extraordinary true story which has already shot straight into the Top Ten in The New York Times.But perhaps what’s most troubling about Kati...

'Help! My Emotions Are Out of Control' considers our total being as physical, mental and spiritual. It takes a holistic approach by integrating practical ways we can manage our emotional health which then impacts the physical and spiritual parts of our being. 'Help! My Emotions Are Out of Control' takes a systemic approach in addressing how our unresolved past traumas, anxieties, fears, depression, stress, panic-attacks, PTSD etc., negatively impacts and affects our present life and relati...

"What if I say the wrong thing?" "I'm white—is race really something I need to talk about? I'm worried I'll be called a racist!" "What does race have to do with faith, anyway?" "Why do we have to keep talking about this?"If talking about racism makes you anxious, afraid, or even angry, you're not alone. In Anxious to Talk about It, pastor and professor Carolyn B. Helsel draws on her success with white congregations to offer insight and tools to embrace, explore, and work t...

Solve It with Supplements offers supplement solutions to a wide variety of health problems make this comprehensive, easy-to-use reference an indispensable addition to every home self-care library.The evidence is in: Herbal and nutritional supplements have the therapeutic power to help treat and prevent disease. But how does someone know which ones to take and in what amounts? The answers can be found in this authoritative reference, which presents the best supplements to p...

From award-winning Carolyn Mackler, the story of Willa, who has been living with Sensory Processing Disorder but is thrown for a BIG loop when her dad announces he's dating Willa's best friend's mom.Willa likes certain things to be certain ways. Her socks have to be soft . . . and definitely can't have irritating tags on the inside. She loves the crunch of popcorn and nachos . . . but is grossed out by the crunch of a baby carrot. And slimy foods? Those are the worst.Willa can mana...

,P.Life and love can take unexpected turns, and The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting offers hope and clear guidance for its readers. Building authentic, loving relationships is the greatest gift we can give our children, and this important book shows you how to do just that.Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D., #1 New York Times Best-Selling AuthorIt is no secret that divorce takes a toll on children. Often caught in the crossfire between parents who are hurt, angry, and devasta...

A VEGAN story for kids about dairy cows.Roxi the Rescue Dog Helps the Cows is an entertaining humane education story that empowers kids to make compassionate life choices!Roxi is a rescue dog with a nice life. She wants all the animals in the world to have a nice life too. In this story, Roxi heads down Cow-MOO Road where she finds happy cows and sad cows. With her Superhero powers and her message about kindness, can Roxi save the sad dairy cows?

Roxi is a rescue dog with a nice life. She wants all the animals in the world to have a nice life too.In this story, Roxi heads down Elephant-TRUNK-Road where she finds happy and sad elephants.With her SuperHero powers and her message about kindness, Roxi helps the sad elephants and her story has a happy ending.

Learn the language of diversity and raise kids who respect differences and honor similarities. The ABCs of Diversity equips parents, teachers, and community leaders to have intergenerational and intercultural conversations about the differences between us. In addition to discussions of race, intercultural dialogue involves understanding our differences related to political affiliation, gender, class, religion, ability, nationality, and sexual orientation. This book helps parents and teache...

Sharing the Easter Faith with Children is theologically sound, biblically focused, educationally on target, and developmentally appropriate.Carolyn Brown writes clearly and helpfully, with conviction and passion for what to share and how to share one's faith with children. It should be required reading for every parent, educator, and pastor who wants to communicate and celebrate the Easter faith with children.Brown packs a lot of practical suggestions, insights, an...