Bøger af Elizabeth B. Brown

A seasoned and compassionate counselor meets readers in the midst of crisis, helps them understand their emotions, and offers practical steps for moving beyond hard times.

Practical advice for moving through hard timesThere are things in life that knock us to the ground. The death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the betrayal of a friend, the turmoil of complex family issues. Sometimes it feels as though life is falling down all around us. In those world-rocking times, we can hang on to hurts or we can surrender our pain to the One who promises us abundant life.In this practical and encouraging book, trusted author Elizabeth B. Brown shows you not only how to survive life's difficulties but how to move beyond them to a place of strength and confidence. Assuring you that you are not alone, Brown helps you- face your situation with a sense of hope, - find people you can trust to walk alongside you, and- move through the most difficult times with strength.You were not made for a life defined by the chaos of crises. You were made to persevere through trouble and come out the other side--stronger.Elizabeth B. Brown is a teacher, speaker, and professional counselor. The author of the popular Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People, Working Successfully with Screwed-Up People, and Surviving the Loss of a Child, Brown and lives with her husband in Tennessee. Learn more at www.elizabethbbrown.com.

Let's face it. Some people just don't listen, don't care, and aren't willing to compromise. And you probably work with some of them. The incomprehensible supervisor. The person in the next office who chats more than works. The customer who, by the way, isn't always right. For all those co-workers who drive you crazy, there's a solution.The bestselling author of Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People turns her insightful eye to the workplace, showing readers how they can get along with and work successfully beside the people who drive them up the wall. "It doesn't take two people to change a relationship in the workplace," says Elizabeth B. Brown. "It takes one--me!" Her expert advice will help workers in any profession learn how to be unflappable, imperturbable, and unflustered when dealing with the difficult people in their workplace.

Unfortunately, the world is full of screwed-up people. But the good news, says Elizabeth Brown, is that your world no longer has to revolve around them. With brilliant insights and a keen sense of humor, this trusted author and sought-after speaker shows readers how to: • stop the power of whatever is eating them alive • productively respond when confronted • remain poised and in control when everyone around them loses it • win fairly in unfair battles • let go of what has been, or what they wish would be, and live triumphantly now Dozens of real-life success stories, brief diagnostic tests, and practical tools are included to help readers assess their own situations and gain confidence to change self-defeating behaviors. This popular word-of-mouth bestseller now has an updated look.

Nothing can steal peace and joy and undermine the very foundation of someone's life like losing a child. It is devastating on a level that most of us can't imagine. Written after the loss of the author's own child, Surviving the Loss of a Child offers encouragement and hope to those who may think they will never be able to live fully after such tragedy. Bereaved parents, as well as friends, counselors, pastors, and caregivers, will find this book a source of comfort and discover coping mechanisms as they move through their grief. Revised and updated, it has short chapters that are easy to take in, perfect for people going through this difficult time.