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Break free from depression with these simple, effective CBT strategies Discover the help you need to manage negative thought patterns and reconnect with those around you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression delivers an easy-to-use toolbox that provides you with straightforward and actionable exercises. Learn how to reexamine the way you think and act so you can start creating positive change in your daily life. Drawing on Dr. Monique Thompson's years of expertise using proven cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help adults and teens face anxiety and depression, this compassionate guide teaches you essential skills and strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to achieve lasting results. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression is: Depression based—Learn to manage your negative emotions and prevent experiential avoidance cycles by understanding the relationship between your thoughts, actions, and feelings. Beginner friendly—Find explanations and advice that are easy to follow for those who have no prior experience with cognitive behavioral therapy or similar therapies. Focused on practice—Teach yourself to stay engaged, connect with feelings, and more—all at your own pace—through simple and actionable exercises. Get help managing your depression with cognitive behavioral therapy.

Turn man's best friend into man's best behaved friend Whether you're single or a family of 10, dogs can make a house a home by providing comfort, entertainment, and companionship. Unfortunately, they can also run amok if not properly trained. In Easy Dog Training, you'll be introduced to the core aspects of dog training so you can build a positive relationship with your lovable pooch. From getting the proper training equipment and general toys to dog-proofing your home, this reference guide covers puppies, adults, and rescue dogs. Discover the best ways to potty, leash, and social train, as well as the five essential commands: sit, down, stay, come, and wait. Easy Dog Training includes: Good boy!—Each of the dog training methods offers positive reinforcement as its approach. All dogs welcome—This book works for any type of dog breed at any age. Helpful reminders—Each chapter ends with a recap section to help you reinforce best dog training practices. Watch as your pooch becomes the best trained dog in the neighborhood with Easy Dog Training.

Become a better home cook with 100 mouthwatering recipes that require just 15 minutes of prep time Everyone knows that home cooking is the best way to save money and eat fresh, but after a long day of juggling responsibilities, it's often easier said than done. With Easy Home Cooking, you can simplify your routine and enjoy home-cooked meals packed with flavor and nutrition—easily. You'll find a tasty mix of 100 familiar favorites and creative, modern dishes—all of which take 15 minutes or less to prepare for cooking. Learn how to navigate the kitchen confidently with beginner-friendly recipes like Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches, Spiced Maple Sausage Bake, and Ravioli Lasagna that use simple, everyday ingredients you can find at your local grocery store. Who knew home cooking could be so convenient and quick? Easy Home Cooking includes: Speedy prep pointers—Discover ways to speed up food preparation time for faster home cooking, from planning ahead to learning how to use a knife efficiently. Classic & contemporary fare—Explore comfort classics with special twists, as well as contemporary dishes with creative flavor combinations. Cooking tips & tricks—Find suggestions for getting the most out of each recipe, from cooking tips to ingredient variations that step up the flavors of each dish. Create fuss-free, home-cooked meals that delight the whole family with Easy Home Cooking.

Powerful strategies and compassionate support for overcoming postpartum depression Becoming a parent is a huge transition. For some, the mood swings, the pressures, and the anxiety can be intense and overwhelming. One in five women will develop postpartum depression (PPD) after pregnancy—so if you're struggling with PPD, know you're not alone. This depression workbook is designed to help you navigate the transition to becoming the healthy and happy parent you want to be. This depression workbook is here to guide you on your journey, providing supportive strategies and tools grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—proven to help you understand, cope with, and reduce your PPD symptoms. Discover common signs of PPD, what it is, and what you can do about it. Explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships, plus self-care practices through a variety of practical and insightful exercises in this depression workbook. This depression workbook includes: Primer on PPD—Discover if you might have PPD, take a look at common causes and risk factors, and see how PPD can impact your partner. Lasting relief—The CBT-based postpartum strategies in this depression workbook will help you adopt a positive mindset, improve your mood, deepen your relationships, and find time to recharge. Parents like you—Find kinship in real-life scenarios from other parents, paired with practical advice, simple tips, and interactive exercises. This depression workbook provides the strategies, tools, and support you'll need for a healthy and happy transition into parenthood.

Introduces readers to the people, places, and relevant cultural events that have shaped the United States in the 20th century.

Track your fertility through science and strategy—a modern guide to understanding FAM Pregnancy isn't always easy. For couples trying to conceive, navigating the complex charts and techniques behind Fertility Awareness Methods (FAM) can add stress and confusion to an already difficult journey. Understanding Fertility Awareness Methods is here to help, with medically accurate information to guide your decisions about if, when, and how to build a family. This friendly and compassionate resource can help you if you're ready to get pregnant, if you're concerned about your future fertility, or if you just want more control over your reproductive health. Learn the science behind different FAM methods, from Basal Body Temperatures to cycle calendars, and how tracking them can maximize your chances of conceiving. Understanding Fertility Awareness Methods offers: Fertility 101—Discover the mechanics of menstruation, fertility, and pregnancy, and how to familiarize yourself with your own body and cycle. Charting and tracking—Learn to track the different facets of your fertility using everything from pen-and-paper charts to apps and wearables. Complete health—Explore options about your long-term reproductive wellness, as well as the conditions that affect fertility, and when you should seek medical evaluation. Timing is everything—Develop a fertility strategy that lets you know when you're at your most fertile and why, so you'll be able to act when the time is right. Feel empowered and informed along the road of your fertility journey with this approachable and friendly guide.

Discover the secrets of motivational interviewing and make meaningful, sustainable life changesMotivational interviewing can help you clearly define your goals, think things through, and move toward change. Whether you're considering losing weight, addressing an addiction, leaving a toxic relationship, or any number of other big goals, taking steps toward personal change requires a steadfast mindset and a detailed plan of action.The Motivational Interviewing Workbook is filled with practical prompts, guidance, and support for figuring out long-term goals, developing a solid plan to achieve them, and making a committed change. It will help you build your motivation, clarify your commitment to reaching your goals, and empower you to take charge of your future.This motivational interviewing book includes:A motivational interviewing overview—Learn about what motivational interviewing is and how it can help you in your journey toward personal change.Start where you are now—Refine your ultimate goal by deciding what you want to do, identifying your obstacles, and exploring why you want to make a change.Your path to personal change—Develop a detailed, concrete plan that will help you concentrate on what's most important to you, get more out of life, be more confident, and know where you want to go.Find motivation, guidance, and support for achieving your long-term goals with The Motivational Interviewing Workbook.

Master the art of sourcing and sizzling up a steak to ultimate perfection Turn your home into your new favorite steakhouse by learning the secrets for preparing the perfect cut of beef. From Bistro-Style Hanger Steak to Texas Barbecued Beef Brisket, The Perfect Steak Cookbook offers all the essential recipes you'll need to impress at your next dinner party or barbecue. Equipped with crucial information about beef quality, equipment, and storage, this steak cookbook will teach you how to pick the right steak and the best way to cook it. Explore the entire cow, from head to toe, taking you on a journey through all the primal cuts. You'll gain expertise and confidence at the butcher counter, in the kitchen, and while grilling outdoors. The Perfect Steak Cookbook includes: All things beef—75 meaty recipes, organized by the cut of meat—including rib, round, chuck, sirloin, and more. Sauces galore—This steak cookbook includes a chapter dedicated to marinades and sauces, from classic Bordelaise to lively Chimichurri. Perfect pairings—Discover must-try suggestions for sides and drinks to complement your steak. The Perfect Steak Cookbook will have you buying, preparing, and presenting beef like a pro.

Learn self compassion and let go of self-criticism—exercises for cultivating love, kindness, and acceptance Are you a perfectionist? Do you have a tough time quieting your inner critic? It can be easy to fall into patterns of self-criticism when we feel uncertain—but self compassion is about building a new mindset, embracing the moment, and letting go of the responsibility to handle every obstacle. This workbook is packed with an array of exercises and strategies designed to ground yourself in self compassion and confidently build the life that you want. Make self compassion a part of your daily routine with a range of writing and drawing prompts, meditations, breathing techniques, and more, plus encouraging words to support your journey. Feel free to choose exercises you're most drawn to, and always remember to be kind and loving to yourself, praise your personal growth, and cheer yourself on even if you stumble. The Self-Compassion Workbook includes: Clear mind—Navigate your healing journey with ease using simple and approachable guidance, and chapters organized by thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Kind words—Relatable stories, and positive affirmations will remind you to refocus and remember to be compassionate. Self-help—Find proven strategies and exercises drawing from mindfulness, positive psychology, and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) fields. Free yourself from self-criticism with the help of The Self-Compassion Workbook.

Dig into the world of dinosaurs in these seek and find puzzles for kids—can you spot them all? Have you ever wanted to see a real, live dinosaur? Kid paleontologists Ava and Mateo set their time machine to the Mesozoic Era—and they want you to come, too! Unearth the lost items in this search and find book for kids as you time travel through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods. From the lizard-munching Plateosaurus to the insect-eating Caelestiventus, learn everything about super cool and super huge dinosaurs and reptiles, as well as what the world was like millions of years ago. This search and find book for kids includes: Find the fossils—Dig your way through this search and find book for kids to find lost tools, dinosaur bones, and more! Prehistoric profiles—Visit 15 amazing dinos and reptiles to learn all about their life and environment! Dino-mite illustrations—Check out totally awesome illustrations of winged, fanged, and clawed dinosaurs in this search and find book for kids—along with never-before-seen findings! Solve the mysteries and make amazing discoveries in the wonderful age of dinosaurs.

A simple guide to pregnancy—explore the birth experience that's a natural fit for you Learn how to create the healthiest environment for your baby by eliminating potentially harmful habits and substances from your body and your surroundings wherever possible. This book is your safe, science-backed guide to deciding what your individual pregnancy and birth plan will look like—whether you want to give birth in a hospital, at home, or in a birthing center. Find practical, actionable advice for all pregnant women about practices like essential oil therapy, plant-based nutrition, relaxation techniques, and pregnancy-safe exercises—along with guidance for when it's best to stick with traditional medicine—so you can develop your own unique pregnancy and childbirth experience. The Natural Pregnancy Guide includes advice about: One size does not fit all—Explore both medicated and non-medicated birth plans, detailing the pros and cons of each, and the circumstances that may shape your decisions. Cleansing your system—Discover gentle ways to "detox" by making healthy choices about personal care products and avoiding or eliminating toxins in your living and working spaces. A multi-part approach—Learn the importance of establishing healthy habits before moving on to specific guidance for managing the challenges you may encounter during your pregnancy. This companion book will guide you through each step of your pregnancy consciously and safely—just as nature intended.

Bring your best self to every day with this 5-minute morning journal When you welcome each morning with mindfulness and gratitude, you can navigate your entire day with purpose and positivity. This guided journal helps you start your mornings off right, with quick prompts and practices that encourage you to set intentions, focus on the positive, and achieve whatever you set your mind to. 5-minute prompts—Make mindfulness a daily habit with engaging journal prompts that only take a few minutes to complete. Inspiration and introspection—Discover insights and questions that inspire you to bring deeper self-awareness to your overall well-being, from basic physical needs to your purpose in life. Room for reflection—Explore your thoughts and shape what you want each day to look like with plenty of space to write after each prompt. Take a few minutes each morning to build a routine that cultivates joy, with The Morning Magic 5-Minute Journal.

Get in touch with the wisdom of the cards—a guided tarot journal with inspiring prompts and card spreads The tarot can help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and how to unlock and achieve your deepest desires. With How to Learn Tarot, a guided tarot journal that teaches you how to learn and interpret cards and spreads, you'll take a journey to uncover new revelations about yourself and others, and become a more intuitive, confident tarot reader. You'll find prompts for each card that encourage you to draw upon your life experiences and get you thinking, feeling, and writing in a way that fosters a personal understanding and connection to the meanings of the tarot. Along the way, you'll find inspiring quotes and gently structured, practical tarot spreads to motivate you in this beautifully designed tarot journal. This tarot journal includes: Tips for reading tarot—Explore simple pointers for interpreting the cards effectively and preparing yourself to read. Get to know every card—Familiarize yourself with all 78 cards through illustrations and tarot journal prompts that encourage you to reflect. Tarot teachings applied—Discover ways to use the tarot for guidance and insight on career and relationship matters, among others. Demystify the tarot, and open the gateway to expanding your intuition, with this guided tarot journal.

Introducing 'Therapy Games for Teens: 150 Activities to Improve Self-Esteem, Communication, and Coping Skills' by Kevin Gruzewski. Published in 2020 by ROCKRIDGE PR, this book is a treasure trove of activities designed to help teens navigate their formative years. The book belongs to a genre that focuses on personal development and mental health. Gruzewski, a renowned author in the field, has meticulously curated 150 games that aim to bolster self-esteem, enhance communication skills, and foster coping mechanisms in adolescents. This book is a must-have tool for parents, teachers, and therapists who are dedicated to enriching the lives of their teens. Don't miss out on this enlightening publication from ROCKRIDGE PR.

Fun and excitement for the expectant father—activities to help get ready for the big day The baby's coming fast, so why not settle in with some dad-themed activities to pass the time? This fun activity book helps an expectant father get ready for that new little person that he's gonna be taking care of—at least for the next 18 years or so—with fun, funny, and informative games and puzzles. Does the expectant father need help deciding what to put in the hospital bag? Is he looking to practice a few kid-friendly swears? Could he use ideas for what not to name the baby? Get all that (plus tons of other stuff) through quirky crosswords, crazy quizzes, and more that are relevant from the first trimester all the way to bringing the baby home. This expectant father activity book includes: Dad-centric guidance—Get a father's-eye view on what's coming next in this exciting new chapter of life—as well as enough corny dad jokes to last a lifetime. Fun and informative activities—Discover word scrambles, fill-in-the-blanks, trivia, and more that celebrate all the awesomeness of fatherhood. Relax and unwind—Take the stress away while waiting for the birth day with a little help from lighthearted humor and insightful facts—just what an expectant father needs. Make sure the expectant father has a chance to chill before the big day with this enjoyable book of activities.

Who's the man with the kick-ass birth plan? You are! With all the attention on moms, dads can feel pretty lost in the whole birth and pregnancy thing. The Guys' Guide to Being a Birth Partner is here to help you out, giving you the info you need to be superstar support for your partner and new baby. Taking you from the third trimester of pregnancy to going home with your new bundle of joy, this guide to being a birth partner prepares you for the thoughts, feelings, and choices that are part of helping your baby enter the world. How can you and your partner plan ahead for pain management? Why does everyone keep using the word "cervix"? What should you put in your go-bag? Get answers to the questions you're asking as a birth partner—and those you haven't thought of yet. The Guys' Guide to Being a Birth Partner helps with: Straightforward advice for dads—Cut to the chase with clear guidance for new birth partners—without the wordy medical jargon. The final stretch—Get ready for the big day with essential tips for everything from creating a birth plan to supporting your partner through labor and birth. Now what?—Keep things super simple with plenty of tips for handling those first few days at home so you and your partner can focus on the new baby. Get ready to knock being a birth partner out of the park.

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Unleash your imagination with 100+ creative drawing prompts for young artists ages 8-12 Just like riding a bike or learning how to swim, artistic ability is something you can learn and get better at with practice. And the coolest thing about creativity is that there's no such thing as good or bad art! What Can I Draw Today? is filled with 100 drawing prompts to spark your imagination, build your artistic skills, and help you develop your own one-of-a-kind way of drawing. Each prompt is an idea to help get you started, and there's no "right answer" to any of the drawing prompts—you can draw whatever they make you think of! By making time to draw and get creative every day, you'll become more confident in yourself as an artist, learn how to think outside the box, and most importantly, have tons of fun! This book full of delightful drawing prompts includes: Drawing tips—Learn basic drawing techniques you can try out with the Art Toolbox. Fun prompts—Explore lots of different types of drawing prompts that will get your imagination going, from drawing a pizza cat, to designing a secret underground house, to drawing what your favorite song sounds like. Inspiring quotes—Insightful quotes from famous artists and creators will motivate you to keep on creating. Let out your inner artist with these super fun drawing prompts to help ignite your creativity.

Fight fibro the natural way with delicious anti-inflammatory meals in 30 minutes or less. Supporting your body with nourishing food has a real impact on your health--but when your fibromyalgia symptoms flare up, it's hard to find the time or energy to cook. The 30-Minute Fibromyalgia Cookbook is packed with quick, tasty anti-inflammatory recipes that can help you manage fibromyalgia naturally--and give you time and energy to spare. Find up-to-date info on how to soothe fibro symptoms like pain, lethargy, and indigestion by offering your body the right nutrients. The curated ingredients in this cookbook include nutritious and flavorful fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and unsaturated fats. No-fuss 30-minute recipes make it easy to reduce foods that may aggravate your fibromyalgia symptoms.