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From the author of How Proust Can Change Your Life, a delightful, truly consoling work that proves that philosophy can be a supreme source of help for our most painful everyday problems.
Perhaps only Alain de Botton could uncover practical wisdom in the writings of some of the greatest thinkers of all time. But uncover he does, and the result is an unexpected book of both solace and humor. Dividing his work into six sections — each highlighting...
Perhaps only Alain de Botton could uncover practical wisdom in the writings of some of the greatest thinkers of all time. But uncover he does, and the result is an unexpected book of both solace and humor. Dividing his work into six sections — each highlighting...
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"Baek Sehee is a successful young social media director at a publishing house when she begins seeing a psychiatrist about her - what to call it? - depression? She feels persistently low, anxious, endlessly self-doubting, but also highly judgmental of others. She hides her feelings well at work and with friends; adept at performing the calmness, even ease, her lifestyle demands. The effort is exhausting, overwhelming, and keeps her from forming deep...
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All the tips and tools you need to build a successful mental health practice from the ground up
Many mental health professionals currently working for group practices, hospitals, and private or government agencies have both the skills and the drive to become solo practitioners. But how and where do you begin?
Getting Started in Private Practice is a reliable reference that offers the comprehensive information and armchair...
Many mental health professionals currently working for group practices, hospitals, and private or government agencies have both the skills and the drive to become solo practitioners. But how and where do you begin?
Getting Started in Private Practice is a reliable reference that offers the comprehensive information and armchair...
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It’s the day of the bank raid, and underworld lynchpin Black Cat isn’t impressed that Bugsy’s forgotten how to crack a safe. A knock at the door...it’s skills coach Ray Roundtree, who loads them up with guidelines for digesting and remembering information. But Black Cat doesn’t buy it...big mistake! The cops bust them and they’re in for a long stretch.
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High school sweethearts Rosie and Dominic Vega are madly in love. Well, they used to be, anyway. Now Rosie's lucky to get a caveman grunt from the ex-soldier every time she walks in the door. Dom is faithful and a great provider, but the man she fell in love with ten years ago is nowhere to be found. Her friends have three words for Rosie: marriage boot camp. To her surprise, Dom is all in, and the relationship rehab forces her to admit her own role...
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Infidelity is common, occurring in over half of all marriages. And it is one of life's most painful experiences for everyone involved-the betrayed spouse, the children, the extended family members, and even the lover and wayward spouse. With all that sadness, why do people have affairs? And once trust is broken, how can a couple reconcile?
In Surviving an Affair, Drs. Harley and Chalmers describe the most common types of affairs, the reasons they...
7) The big game
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Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade football season to his recently-deceased father, an NFL legend, but the pressure to succeed is magnified by his inability to read.
9) The cabinet
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Cabinet 13 looks like a normal filing cabinet, but it's filled with files on "symptomers"--people with weird abilities and bizarre experiences. And harried Mr. Kong, who is the office worker responsible for the cabinet, must deal with all the symptomers who call the office looking for help.
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As this program makes clear, the most important thing for a child or teenager to understand about divorce is that it is not their fault. Still, how a child or teenager is affected depends a lot on how the parents handle the divorce and whether they can preserve some semblance of family life. In this video, teens, psychologists, and divorced parents talk about the difficulties young people face when their parents decide to separate. Through interviews...
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And they lived happily ever after. Most couples expect their wedding day to end like a fairy tale. However, statistics show that almost half of all marriages end in divorce. Most newlyweds are not as prepared for married life as they are for their wedding day. This program explores the steps that cultivate strong marriages: choosing the right partner, moving from "me" to "we" thinking, establishing roles and goals, and making good decisions. Experts...
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At age 15, Andy is a young fashion designer about to have his first solo show. Despite still being a student he runs a fashion business collaborating with manufacturing partners while designing collections. But Andy also sells movie tickets and popcorn at the local cinema. His hard work and strong entrepreneurial spirit make his future look incredibly bright. Andy believes in himself and plans for a future in fashion showcasing his designs in...
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The Real Life Teens series is an unbiased and realistic look from the perspective of teens, at the wide variety of issues teens face today featuring young teenagers telling their real stories, in their own words. The series discusses significant issues in adolescent society and cuts through many barriers with its honest and relevant advice and information. A revolutionary Guidance series, Real Life Teens offers unprecedented access into the hidden...
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This half-hour reality TV-style video illustrates how the participants grew, changed, and rethought their own closely held assumptions over the course of the filming project and the daylong workshop that brought it all together. The video weaves student video diaries with first-person, primary-source interviews with Holocaust survivors and witnesses. (25 minutes)
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In this episode of Whatever! The Science of Teens, host Steve Cannane discovers that teen brains are wired to stay up late, sleep in, and sleep more. But over a million Australian adolescents are struggling with this basic human process. With the assistance of five teen night owls we discover why, and what can be done to help them. We uncover the biological basis for adolescent sleep problems, undertake a series of tests to determine the damage sleep...
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Coen was born with cystic fibrosis and later developed diabetes. With a lung capacity of just 20%, Coen spent a 1/3 of each day dealing with treatments of varying kinds. At age 15 he received a double lung transplant, a procedure that saved his life. Now a once painful hissing sound can be recognized as a laugh, a difficult walk now a full-on run, he can even wrestle with his little brother. Able to live like a normal teenager, Coen enjoys snorkeling,...
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Short, true-to-life vignettes help students see how kids just like them use Kelso's choices to solve everyday problems. Designed for Grades K-3, the video is hosted by Kelso himself using Kelso's Choice Wheel. Opportunities for kids to see Kelso in action include the following sections: 1. One Problem, Two Solutions—two friends solve the same conflict, but in different ways. 2. When the First Way Doesn't Work—if your first choice doesn't work,...
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Offering more short, true-to-life vignettes to add to your curriculum. Help students see how kids use conflict management solutions to solve everyday problems. Designed for Grades K-3, the video is hosted by Kelso himself using Kelso's Choice Wheel. Each section presents different opportunities for kids to see Kelso putting choices into play.