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- Wintering : the power of rest and retreat in difficult times / by May, Katherine,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references."An intimate, revelatory book exploring the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down. Sometimes you slip through the cracks: unforeseen circumstances like an abrupt illness, the death of a loved one, a break up, or a job loss can derail a life. These periods of dislocation can be lonely and unexpected. For May, her husband fell ill, her son stopped attending school, and her own medical issues led her to leave a demanding job. Wintering explores how she not only endured this painful time, but embraced the singular opportunities it offered. A moving personal narrative shot through with lessons from literature, mythology, and the natural world, May's story offers instruction on the transformative power of rest and retreat. Illumination emerges from many sources: solstice celebrations and dormice hibernation, C.S. Lewis and Sylvia Plath, swimming in icy waters and sailing Arctic seas. Ultimately Wintering invites us to change how we relate to our own fallow times. May models an active acceptance of sadness and finds nourishment in deep retreat, joy in the hushed beauty of winter, and encouragement in understanding life as cyclical, not linear. A secular mystic, May forms a guiding philosophy for transforming the hardships that arise before the ushering in of a new season"--
- Subjects: Nature, Healing power of.; Rest.; Self-acceptance.;
- Always / by Dodd, Emma,1969-;
- LSC
- Subjects: Emotions; Self-acceptance; Elephants;
- © 2014, c2007., Templar Books,
- The 3 choices : simple practices to transform pain into power / by Cruise, Jorge,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Subjects: Conduct of life.; Self-acceptance.; Self-realization.; Self-care, Health.;
- Bear and Duck / by Hudson, Katy.;
- "Bear doesn't want to be a bear anymore so he tries out what it's like to be a duck. With a few lessons from Duck, Bear realizes he makes a much better bear after all"--Provided by publisher.Ages 4-8.LSC
- Subjects: Bears; Ducks; Self-acceptance;
- I love being me! / by Roe, Mechal Renee.;
- Illustrations and rhyming text reveal all of the things girls love about themselves, from their nose, toes, and skin to their ability to spin, run, and cook.Preschool-kindergarten.F&P text level: F.LSC
- Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Girls; Self-acceptance; Self-esteem;
- Yeah, no. Not happening : how I found happiness swearing off self-improvement and saying f*ck it all--and how you can too / by Karbo, Karen,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references."Karen Karbo's hilarious feminist manifesto about swearing off self-improvement and owning and appreciating our flawed human selves"--
- Subjects: Self-help publications.; Self-actualization (Psychology) in women.; Happiness.; Self-acceptance in women.;
- I don't want to be small / by Anderson, Laura Ellen.;
- A young boy is frustrated because he is smaller than all his friends, but eventually he realizes that size does not matter when it comes to friendship.LSC
- Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Size perception; Self-acceptance; Friendship;
- Cravings and addictions : free yourself from the struggle of addictive behavior with acceptance and commitment therapy / by Karekla, Maria,author.; Kelly, Megan( Megan M.),author.;
- Includes bibliographical references."Cravings-those intense desires for certain substances or behaviors with the aim of feeling pleasure and satisfaction-are at the root of all addictive behaviors. Knowing how to manage cravings is the key to avoiding the pitfalls of addiction and staying firmly on the path to recovery. This book offers practical strategies to overcome cravings-from food and drugs to alcohol and smoking-using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for a healthy, values-driven, and addiction-free life"--
- Subjects: Acceptance and commitment therapy.; Substance abuse;
- Motherness : A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance. by Green, Julie M.;
- Spanning 13 years - beginning with pregnancy and ending with diagnosis - 'Motherness' offers a deeply personal account of an autistic mother raising an autistic child. It covers sensory processing, meltdowns, masking, empathy, bullying, special interests, and more. Tender and incisive, its essential for adults and parents navigating their own autism diagnoses. Julie Green lives in Kingston, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
- Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / People with Disabilities; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Autism Spectrum Disorders; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / Motherhood; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders;
- We've got this : unlocking the beauty of belonging / by Bhasin, Ritu,author.;
- "In We've Got This, Ritu Bhasin, global speaker and internationally recognized expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion, brings forward a timely touchstone for readers who struggle with the truth that life is both beautiful and hard, especially in the face of difficult and hateful experiences. As a Woman of Colour and the child of working-class immigrants who overcame significant barriers to create an authentic life, Ritu offers a much-needed voice in the personal development space, one that combines practical wisdom for self-reflection, empowerment, and personal growth to help readers to live well, heal, and thrive. Blending first-person stories from Ritu's turbulent life with empathy, savvy, and self-deprecating humour, We've Got This is the book for finding belonging and joy that readers from across cultures have been waiting for"--
- Subjects: Authenticity (Philosophy); Self-acceptance.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-confidence.; Success.;
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