Writing a book is always an adventure - but how is that different when writing a book as a mother and son duo? It's not one of the most typical writing set-ups, but for the mother and son team, Patsy Tremayne and Kell Tremayne, it's a dynamic that has worked.Their unique dynamic as a mother/son writing team works because they trust each other and communicate effectively. When you're writing a book with someone else, it's important to work with people you ca...

“Filled with tools, strategies, and checklists and written with a fine understanding of the problems adults with ADD face daily. This book is a gift to all who read it.” —Edward Hollowell, M.D., bestselling author of Driven to DistractionWritten by two expert ADD coaches with more than 30 years experience, this practical handbook offers adults with ADD practical techniques for coping with common everyday challenges. These simple proven strategies can help ...

Organisations have traditionally approached personal safety in two ways:First-generation safety focuses on the physical environment of the workplace or the person’s knowledge and understanding of hazards, risks and controls. It is concerned with compliance.Second-generation safety focuses on the conscious decisions people make, or how well they keep safety front-of-mind. It is concerned with deliberate choices.Approaching safety in these two ways has ...

Up to 85% of the Asperger's population are without full-time employment, though many have above-average intelligence. Rudy Simone, an adult with Asperger's Syndrome and an accomplished author, consultant, and musician, created this insightful resource to help employers, educators, and therapists accommodate this growing population, and to help people with Asperger’s find and keep gainful employment. Rudy's candid advice is based on her personal experiences and the experiences of over 50 ad...

YOUR BRAIN ISN'T BROKEN. YOU'RE JUST STUCK IN A LOOP.LEARN HOW TO FREE YOURSELF FROM THE CYCLE OF WORRY.If you're someone who constantly replays conversations in your head, jumps to the worst-case scenario in every situation, and spirals into negative thought patterns easily, it's time to break the cycle of worry and start trusting yourself.Psychologist and bestselling author Gwendoline Smith explains why your brain might do this, an...

* SELF DEVELOPMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019, BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS*Have you ever wondered what a profiling session would tell you about yourself?Fiona Murden helps some of the most successful people in the world to understand their behaviour and improve their performance. Here she guides you through the professional profiling assessment process in private, to help you discover your strengths, understand what really drives you and learn which environments will h...

Overcome fears, manage negativity and improve your life.Using the tools of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), understand your behaviour and how to change negative patterns, learn how to think differently about problematic situations, put your worries into perspective and start to feel better, achieving and exceeding your goals.Clinical psychologists Clair Pollard and Elaine Iljon Foreman offer activities to support you, stories to provide perspective and a ...

'Twelve months' worth of smart self-help from someone you'd want on your team in a crisis ... genuinely useful, charming, comforting' - Guardian'Compelling, warm and authoritative' - Viv Groskop, bestselling author of Lift As You Climb'A compassionate book filled with useful tips to help us through life' - Claudia Hammond, bestselling author of The Key to Kindness

Starting school for the first time is a significant milestone in every child's life. But how do you know when your child is ready? And what can you do to help them prepare?Educational and parenting expert Kathy Walker explains how to assess your child's readiness, sets out all the factors to consider, and gives you the information you need to be confident you're making the right decision for your child. She also provides advice on how to pick a school, and explains the strategies s...

· What is trauma?· How does it affect children?· How can adults help?Providing straightforward answers to these complex questions, The Simple Guide to Child Trauma is the perfect starting point for any adult caring for or working with a child who has experienced trauma. It will help them to understand more about a child's emotional and behavioural responses following trauma and provides welcome strategies to aid recovery. Reassuring advice will also rejuvenat...

The number of adults with Asperger Syndrome retaining full-time employment is extremely low in comparison to those who may be considered to have more limiting conditions and disabilities. This book identifies why this is the case by asking the individuals concerned what they find difficult about working.Looking at expectations, motivations, working conditions and other factors, Sarah Hendrickx explores the reasons why work just doesn't work for many people with Asperger Syndrome an...

Numerous reasons cause adopted teenagers to reconnect with their birth family via Facebook, creating new challenges for adoption today and tomorrow. Incorporating theory, practice, anecdotes, metaphors, diagrams, models and case studies, this accessible book, written by an experienced adopter, clearly explains these complex issues. It maps connections between trauma, child development, grief, adolescence, contact, truth telling and parenting styles; offering fresh perspectives and strategi...