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Reclaiming Conversation
The Power of Talk in a Digital Age Sherry Turkle investigates how a flight from conversation undermines our relationships, creativity, and productivity and why reclaiming face-to-face conversation can help us regain lost ground. Based on five years of research and interviews in homes, schools, and the workplace, Turkle argues that we have come to a better understanding of where our technology can and cannot take us and that the time is right to reclaim conversation. The most human and humanizing thing that we do.
$25.99
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Grumpy Monkey's Little Book of Grumpiness
What can make a grumpy monkey less grumpy? A ball? A banana? A rainbow? How about a frog in a fluffy wig? Nothing seems to work, but fortunately for young readers Jim's frown is finally turned upside down with the help of his good friend Norman.
$11.99
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High-Conflict Custody Battle
Protect Yourself and Your Kids from a Toxic Divorce False Accusations, and Parental Alienation This practical guidebook is for people who are engaged in a high-conflict custody battle. If you are dealing with an overtly hostile, inflammatory, deceitful, or manipulative ex-spouse, you will learn how to find and work with an attorney and prepare for a custody evaluation. It provides helpful tips you can use to defend yourself against false accusations, and gives a realistic portrayal of what to expect during a legal fight.
$37.95
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Deb Dana Anchored
How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory Deb Dana shares a down-to-earth presentation of Polyvagal Theory, then brings the science to life with practical, everyday ways to transform your relationship with your body. Using field-tested techniques, Dana helps you master the skills to become more aware of your nervous system moment to moment-and change the way you respond to the great and small challenges of life.
$26.99
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Teenage Girl's Guide to Living Well with ADHD
ADHD can impact your life in many ways. This positive, self-affirming guide will increase your knowledge about ADHD and empower you in your daily life. The chapters are full of tips, tricks and life hacks so you can better manage your time, harness your creativity, energy and enthusiasm, and make more time for fun! Reflection activities and quizzes will help you better understand yourself and learn strategies on how to manage the intense emotions of rejection sensitivity. You'll learn the fundamentals of great self-care and how to look forward to life beyond school.
$26.95
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Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety
A Step-By-Step Program. In the second edition of this best-selling workbook, William J. Knaus offers a step-by-step program to help you overcome anxiety and get back to living a rich and productive life. With this book, you will develop a personal wellness plan using techniques from rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), powerful treatment methods proven to be even more effective than anxiety medication. This edition includes new evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation and values-based action, addresses perfectionism and anxiety, and features updated, cutting-edge research.
$38.95
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Sex, Drugs and Asperger's Syndrome
A User Guide to Adulthood Luke Jackson's unabridged and sparkling sequel to his best-selling user guide to adolescence Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome is the must-read handbook for teenagers and young adults on the autism spectrum. With devastating clarity, Luke focuses on the pitfalls involved in navigating the transition to adulthood, and the challenges of adult life. He covers everything from bullying and drugs to socializing, sex, negotiating relationships, and finding and keeping your first job.
$26.95
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Straight Talk About Divorce and Blended Families
Many young people find themselves dealing with issues surrounding divorce, remarriage, and blended families. This candid and informative book addresses the myriad of emotions young people may experience during a divorce and the unique challenges blended families face.
$11.95
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Hands on Activities for Children with Autism & Sensory Disorders
This book contains almost 200 step-by-step Innovative, practical and fun activities for children with autism and sensory disorders--a great resource for therapists, teachers or parents. Included in this book: crafts, recipes, music and exercises for the clinic, classroom or home; a multi-sensory enrichment program for children with autism; gradual exposure actives for children who cannot tolerate sensory input; sensory immersion activities to desensitize children to touch, taste and sound; activities to reduce stress and anxiety through physical exercises and reframing strategies.
$42.95
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Worry Less, Live More
The Mindful Way through Anxiety Workbook. This effective workbook provides a blueprint to help you move through painful emotions without being ruled by them. Vivid stories of others who have struggled with anxiety are accompanied by meditation and acceptance practices and step-by-step exercises that build self-knowledge and self-compassion. You can download and print additional copies of the worksheets as needed.
$30.95
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Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism
Updated and Expanded This updated and expanded edition of Dr. Barry M. Prizant’s Uniquely Human tackles new language such as shifting from “person-first language†to “identity-first language,†diversity of identity in the autism sphere, and the future of autistic advocacy by amplifying the voices of autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Instead of classifying “autistic†behaviors as signs of pathology, Dr. Prizant sees them as part of a range of strategies to cope with a world that feels chaotic and overwhelming. Rather than curb these behaviors, it’s better to enhance abilities, build on strengths, and offer supports that will lead to more desirable behavior and a better quality of life.
$28.99
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Sparks: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers
In this practical book, Dr. Peter Benson, a leading authority on childhood and adolescence, describes a simple yet powerful plan for awakening the spark that lives inside each and every young person. Sparks--when illuminated and nurtured--give young people joy, energy, and direction. They have the power to change a young person's life from one of "surviving" to "thriving." Grounded in new research with thousands of teenagers and parents, "Sparks" offers a step-by-step approach to helping teenagers discover their unique gifts, and works for "all" families, no matter their economic status, parenting situation, or ethnic background.
$33.99
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Day With Yayah
Set in the Okanagon, BC, a First Nations family goes on an outing to forage for herbs and mushrooms. Grandmother passes down her knowledge of plant life to her young grandchildren.
$21.95
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Socially Confident Teen
An Attachment Theory Workbook to Help You Feel Good About Yourself and Connect With Others Written by an expert in attachment theory, The Socially Confident Teen is your essential how-to guide for developing a complete set of social skills. You’ll learn how to identify and cultivate healthy connections, and how to repair them when they’re damaged. You’ll find strategies for applying your newfound skills in any setting—from peers to parents. And finally, you’ll discover how to grow and maintain your social network, and ensure healthy support for yourself as you grow into an independent adult.
$28.95
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Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook
Proven, Step-by-Step Techniques for Overcoming Your Fear This fully revised and updated 3rd edition incorporates breakthrough new research and techniques for overcoming social phobia, including mindfulness-based treatments, medications, and an overview of treatment-enhancing technological advances. Find your strengths and weaknesses using self-evaluation, explore and examine fears, create a personalized plan for change, and put your plan into action.
$44.95
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Use Both Sides Of Your Brain
New Mind-Mapping Techniques To Help You Raise All Levels Of Your Intelligence And Creativity - Based On The Latest Discoveries About The Human Brain Using the latest research on the workings of the human brain, Tony Buzan provides step-by-step exercises for discovering the powers of the right side of the brain and learning to use the left side more effectively. He teaches us how to read faster and more effectively, how to study more efficiently and increase overall memory, how language and imagery can be used for recording, organizing, remembering, creative thinking and problem-solving. 3rd Edition
$22.95
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Perfect
Perfect is a story of anticipation, disappointment, acceptance, and, ultimately, love. Suffused with natural imagery, Perfect is an ideal way to open up the subject of disability with children, as well as being a great story in its own right. This beautifully illustrated, truly remarkable book is guaranteed to bring a lump to the throat. Ages 3 to 6.
$24.95
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Handbook of Self-Regulation
Research, Theory, and Applications This significantly revised and expanded handbook is a highly regarded reference in a rapidly growing field. It thoroughly examines the conscious and unconscious processes by which people manage their behavior and emotions, control impulses, and strive toward desired goals. Chapters explore such vital issues as why certain individuals have better self-control than others; how self-regulation shapes, and is shaped by, social relationships; underlying brain mechanisms and developmental pathways; and which interventions can improve people's self-control. The volume also addresses self-regulatory failures and their consequences, with chapters on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, criminality, addictions, and money management challenges.
$69.95
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Diane Alber Little Spot of Organization
Do you find yourself tripping over toys, shoving piles of stuffed animals into closets, and wondering where in the world all this stuff came from? You're not alone! A Little SPOT of Organization is a story about a little SPOT who is an expert organizer and shows two children how to not only organize their room, but their time, and their thoughts, too! When you are done reading this book be prepared to have your child wanting to be organized!
$15.50
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Mindfulness-integrated CBT
Principles and Practice Mindfulness-integrated CBT: Principles and Practice represents the first set of general principles and practical guidelines for the integration of mindfulness meditation with well-documented and newly developed CBT techniques to address a broad range of psychological dysfunctions. It incorporates ancient Buddhist concepts of how the mind works, while remaining firmly grounded in well-documented cognitive and behavioural principles. This helps provide new insights into established understanding of conditioning principles. The material includes a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions, week-by-week instructions for professionals to facilitate application of the therapy, along with case examples and the inspiring stories of former clients.
$166.95
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Meditations for Healing Trauma
Mindfulness Skills to Ease Post-Traumatic Stress Louanne Davis shares her effective and simple mindfulness skills for one to use when trying to mitigate PTSD symptoms and/or encourage healing from trauma. Davis's approach centres on self-compassion, presence, and acceptance. She provides meditations aimed at rebuilding a positive relationship with one's self and one's feelings and thoughts. Davis hopes that you will take away a better understanding of your post-traumatic stress and how mindfulness can help ease your suffering.
$32.95
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Julia Taylor Body Image Workbook for Teens
Activities to Help Girls Develop a Healthy Body Image in an Image-Obsessed World In The Body Image Workbook for Teens, you'll find practical exercises and tips that address the most common factors that can lead to negative body image, including: comparison, negative self-talk, unrealistic media images, societal and family pressures, perfectionism, toxic friendships, and a fear of disappointing others. You'll also learn powerful coping strategies to deal with the daily, intense pressures of being a teenage girl.
$32.95
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Stillpoints For Children Handbook & CD
Guided relaxation, meditation, and visualization Research shows that the stress points in children's daily lives are on the increase and can have a negative impact on their ability to learn, relate to others and to themselves. This practical resource explains and demystifies relaxation, meditation, and visualization. The material provides an educational rationale backed up by case studies that highlight the benefits of helping children develop 'stillpoints' in order to neutralize stress, develop a stronger sense of 'self' and create 'optimum' learning states. The set includes a unique and practical resource for use at home or in the classroom. Based on educational, yogic and psychological philosophies, each of the 7 tracks on the CD has a specific theme and is only five minutes long! By teaching children how to practice these important skills, they will soon be able to neutralize stress, create optimum learning states and develop the ability to self-soothe. The handbook provides the rationale for the "why" and the CD provides the guidance and practical application on the "how."
$49.95
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Sex and the Single Aspie
This ground-breaking book about sexuality speaks to women on the autism spectrum in fresh new ways, opening doors to discussion, and blowing the lid off taboo subjects. One of the many problems women on the spectrum face is not always understanding how relationships and boundaries work for other people. This book provides answers, plus more that they may not even have thought to ask. Covering one night stands, the importance of safe sex, self-respect, and double standards, there is a wealth of information about the ethics and self-understanding involved in relationships. Written with humor and honesty, this is the go-to guide for sex on the spectrum.
$31.95
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