Self-Help
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The Recovering Farmer
A Journey through the Labyrinth of Anxiety and Depression by Gerry Friesen
Gerry Friesen, AKA The Recovering Farmer, chronicles his journey through anxiety, depression, and addiction to a place of improved mental health—and even, sometimes, happiness. Mental health, or lack thereof, has become a major topic in...
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In An Instant
Stories of Resilience and Courage by Kim Mooney
This book recounts the stories of nine ordinary people. In an instant their lives changed forever. These are their stories of how resilience and courage helped them find a way forward. Through their stories, the concept of resilience and courage...
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Cultivating Harmony
Navigating Our Complex World Through Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation by Stephen Lister
Mindfulness has become a hot buzzword lately, but many people are not aware of the benefits of practicing. Mindfulness and emotional regulation are well-researched and evidence-based practices shown to promote positive shifts in one’s mental...
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The Effective Communicator
The Keys to Turbocharging Your Performance in Important Conversations by Stephen P. Franklin
Learn to have greater Courage, Confidence, and Consideration in the many important conversations at work and in your personal life. In The Effective Communicator, a formative work on developing oral communication skills, Stephen Franklin outlines...
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People Are Animals Too
by Shona Kowtecky
Discover a fresh perspective by stepping into another’s… paws? “Chase what you want. Advocate for your needs. Set boundaries and goals. Learn to let go. Take care of yourself.” This can be good advice, but what if you don’t know what you want? Or...
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Flourishing in Retirement
A 5-Step Guide to Joy for the Post-Career Woman by Shelly Dale
After many successful (or maybe just stressful) years in your career, you finally have the chance to say goodbye to the demands of work and retire. But, like it or not, work is often a central part of our adult lives and even identities. Rather...
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Climbing the Stairs
My Journey from Addiction to Pure Joy by Cheryl A. Pasieka
A powerful memoir of a recovery journey from alcohol addiction to a life filled with joy, and mindfulness. Cheryl has not only transformed her own life through her recovery journey, but is also following a calling to be vulnerable and share that...
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Art Therapy Activities for All Ages
by Joan Stewart
The purpose of Art Therapy is to create an oasis of time to allow the brain and body to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate itself, while exploring the creative process of manipulating design elements such as line, shape, form, space, texture, tone,...
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Rise and Shine
along the majestic St. Lawrence River by Tina Gardiner
“I am like the sun. I continue to rise each day no matter the weather.” As a young girl author Tina Gardiner’s journey took her many places. That spring she found a new life in that tiny room overlooking the river. Back with her family once...
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My Journey. My Story.
Unravel Yourself With Me From the Inside Out by Wendy Blaskovic
In today’s world, we are constantly juggling expectations and trying to manage the many pressures we feel around us. We all have issues, struggles, and habits that we feel guilt or shame about. We all have beliefs and expectations of ourselves...