Securing Serenity in Troubling Times: Acceptance Solutions is framed in the Serenity Prayer, along with edited notes from the Class in Acceptance of author, Lawrence Ventline's boyhood pastor, Fr. EDWARD D. POPIELARZ. Hundreds of participants attend the popular human growth and development class, including Ventline.

Life without Easter for once. Imagine that. I entertained the thought to skip Easter this year. No crowded shopping centers, no Easter bunny, no jelly beans and marshmallow candy, no lamb shaped from butter, no kielbasa, ham, or dyed eggs. No Easter parade. No church services! No blessed basket of food before Easter eve’s start to enjoy Easter Sunday! Not even a new suit, hat, or bonnet. I’d be the Easter crank. Skip it. That’s just what I had in mind after Christmas Day. Skip Easter. Who needs the flu, the hassles, the traffic and parking lots at stores, the expectations we have of one another, and the picture-perfect card with the entire family or else! No decorations? Not even the usual rites of spring’s baseball season with the Detroit Tigers? Forget it! All of it. A trip to Easter Island to escape this holiest day of the calendar year seems so nice. However, as lessons were learned, skipping Easter comes with consequences. It isn’t accomplished as easily as I had imagined. Lessons were learned, and even came alive with fresh, vibrant ways as my idea was explored amid the craziness, chaos, and frenzy that marks this holiday tradition. Easter would not be the same indeed. For sure. Happy Easter!

In the course of a long career Colin Murray Parkes, one of the most important and influential psychiatrists working in the field of bereavement and loss, has produced a body of work which can be considered truly ground-breaking. His early studies involved working alongside John Bowlby in the development of attachment theory and led to his pioneering work on the Harvard Bereavement Project in the USA and at the new St Christopher's Hospice in Britain. Parkes focussed on two psychological processes, grief, which is the painful search for a lost person or object of attachment, and transition, which is the process of changing the assumptive world in ways that ensure that nothing worthwhile need be completely lost. Out of the struggle to resolve the conflict between holding on and letting go of the old assumptions there gradually emerges a new and more mature model of the world. These ideas throw light on a wide range of life change events and have proved useful to people faced with bereavement, physical disabilities, dying, disasters and even terrorist attacks. In recent years he has supported humanitarian efforts in countries including Rwanda, India and Japan. Parkes’ career has spanned several decades and touched countless lives. In The Price of Love, Parkes presents papers which span the full extent of his career, covering and linking together our understanding of the five major areas of his work: - Love and grief; - Crisis, trauma and transition; - Death and dying; - Disasters; - War and terrorism: breaking the cycle. The papers included here have been carefully selected and annotated to show how Parkes’ thinking has developed during a career as researcher, practitioner and educator. In each section of the book psychological and social causes are paired with consequences and interventions (both preventive and therapeutic) and explored from Western and cross-cultural perspectives, all with Parkes’ customary clarity and compassion. This unique collection of papers will prove invaluable to psychologists, psychiatrists, palliative care staff, counsellors and students, as well as those studying international conflict and working with the bereaved.

Loving and grieving are two sides of the same coin: we cannot have one without risking the other. Only by understanding the nature and pattern of loving can we begin to understand the problems of grieving. Conversely, the loss of a loved person can teach us much about the nature of love. Love and Loss, the result of a lifetime's work, has important implications for the study of attachment and bereavement. In this volume, Colin Murray Parkes reports his innovative research that enables us to bring together knowledge of childhood attachments and problems of bereavement, resulting in a new way of thinking about love, bereavement and other losses. Areas covered include: patterns of attachment and grief loss of a parent, child or spouse in adult life social isolation and support. The book concludes by looking at disorders of attachment and considering bereavement in terms of its implications on love, loss, and change in a wider context. Illuminating the structure and focus of thinking about love and loss, this book sheds light on a wide range of psychological issues. It will be essential reading for professionals working with bereavement, as well as graduate students of psychology, psychiatry, and sociology.

Step across the threshold of ordinary and discover the secrets to creating an unshakable sanctuary in "Resilient Home." This enlightening guide meticulously unfolds the many layers of establishing a homestead that not only stands firm against the storms of life but also cultivates a profound sense of security and well-being. Immerse yourself in the wealth of knowledge contained within, starting with a curiosity-driven investigation into what truly defines a resilient home. Explore the symbiotic relationship between your living space and your inner peace through chapters that delve deeply into the heart of domestic stability. "Resilient Home" masterfully steers you away from the superficial and guides you into an authentic resilience that is as timeless as it is modern. From the foundational elements that contribute to a secure environment, to innovative methods of organizing your home to reduce stress—each chapter is a roadmap to tranquility. Tap into the powerful effects of color psychology, discover how to create a dedicated calming space, and learn how to build up your home's defenses with both advanced technology and low-tech, reliable strategies. Why stop at aesthetics when you can embed resilience in every aspect of your home? Gain practical insight into optimizing energy use for sustainability and peace of mind, craft a disaster readiness plan that stands up to the unexpected, and transform your kitchen into a bastion of self-sufficiency during uncertain times. Beyond creating a fortress, this book teaches you how to weave restorative energy throughout your habitat. Experience the pleasure of bonding with your loved ones through resilience-building activities and learn how to invite nature indoors to breathe vibrancy into every corner. "Resilient Home" is more than a guide—it's an invitation to innovate, to reclaim control, and to fashion a living space that serves as a wellspring of strength. Whether you're seeking to elevate your sanctuary room ambiance, purify your air quality, orchestrate a serene soundscape, or integrate the arts for inspiration and reflection, this book is your compass to a home that embodies not just safety, but a resounding, renewing resilience. Embrace the journey towards a home that doesn’t just shelter but genuinely enriches your life, every single day.

This book analyses social democratic parties’ attempts to tackle inequality in increasingly challenging times. It provides a distinctive contribution to the literature on the so-called ‘crisis’ of social democracy by exploring the role of equality policy in this crisis. While the main focus is on analysing Australian Labor governments, examples are also given from a wide range of parties internationally. The book traces how a traditional focus on class has expanded to include other forms of inequality, including issues of gender, race, ethnicity and sexuality and explores both the intersections and potential tensions that result. Meanwhile there are new challenges for equality policy arising from a changing geo-economics (the rise of Asia), the legacies of neoliberalism and the impact of technological disruption.

Tough times won’t last but tough people will. These 101 empowering stories of resilience, positive thinking, and overcoming obstacles will help you find your own path through life’s challenges. You are tougher than you think, and your inner reserves of strength are just waiting for you to call on them. This powerful collection of revealing, personal stories will help you handle whatever arises in your life, whether it’s financial challenges, health issues, relationship troubles, loss and grieving, natural disasters, or any of the other ways in which life sometimes goes off track. The courageous people in these pages are the role models who show us what is possible. Prepare to be inspired! You’ll find the 101 stories in this book broken into chapters entitled: • The New Normal • Count Your Blessings • Find Your Inner Strength • It Takes a Village • Coping with COVID • Attitude & Perspective • Moving Forward • Meet the New You • Face Your Fears • Loss, Grieving, and Healing Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

Cyber Secure is set in 2132 as a futuristic glimpse into IT security. It is the first book of a trilogy based upon the main characters various means of dealing with information security issues as they present themselves over the course of each book. Success or failure depends on the available tools the company can devise to watch over the entire worlds financial system and keep it safe.

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The Transformation of (Y)our WorldFinding Optimism & Serenity During These Difficult Times may be read and apprehended on two different levels. On one level this comprehensive guidebook shows how to clear out old patterns and perspectives that block fulfillment and success in many facets of our life. On a higher and more spiritual level these guidelines allow one to be in more profound alignment with the global awakening and shift to higher consciousness that is currently taking place on our earth. The resulting inner peace, strength and optimism will allow one to be in a better position to discern the contribution each one of us is being called to make during this critical time in earths history.