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"How to get somebody in to treatment who doesn't think they need it?""How can I say no without upsetting them?" "How should I try to talk with them?""How do I get them to stop drinking & using drugs?" Do you find yourself ever struggling with what to say or how to help someone you care about? Even more challenging is what to do when that person doesn't want any help. Carol Rickard, also known as America's Wellness Ambassador, has some answers for you! In her "Ask the Social Worker" workshops, these have been the top four questions people came in wanting to know the answers to AND left with those answers! Seeing people walk away with some peace of mind, Carol decided to put them in this book for you to know too! She shares with readers an extremely helpful way of "seeing" change and gives you the same tools she has used to help 1,000's of patients over the past 25 years. She points out: "We can't change anybody. This information gives people the best chance of success in helping someone grow."

There's one amazing quality which 93% of caregivers possess: Selflessness! I am pretty sure this describes you! Whether you're a parent, a friend, or a family member - you are always there for that other person. Unfortunately, there's something most caregivers like yourself don't realize until it's too late: while you've been taking such good care of others, you have neglected to take care of yourself!There is a way to do BOTH and Carol will show you how! She introduces you to her concept of SELFNESS - which redefines what self-care is! She also shares her 'insider secrets' which were once only available in a hospital setting. Along with simple and practical strategies, Carol will change the way you look at self-care! Most importantly, she will help you put these strategies in to practice!

Many of us have been taught to USE FOOD to cope since we were small children. When we were upset or scared, it was there to calm us down. When were excited or successful - it was there to celebrate the occasion. Do you find yourself doing this at times now that you're an adult? Do you find yourself stress eating at times? If you do - you are not alone! This book promises to give you the "tools" needed to immediately break away from any old habits surrounding food. You'll also learn how to: -Be successful at making changes in your life.-Eat a donut without feelings guilty!-STOP stress from sabotaging your health.

Now you can access ALL the tools from STRETCHED not Broken in one place. It's designed small enough to fit in your pocket!Use it as a quick reference guide - just like having your very own toolbox ready to pick up the BEST tool to handle the job. In this case, to help reduce or manage your STRESS!This book is designed to be a companion book to the original caregiver's toolbox: STRETCHED not Broken. There you will find all the background training you need to really get the most from your tools!

Research has shown caregivers are the MOST vulnerable when it comes to the impact of stress on their health and wellbeing. Not only are they more likely to experience higher levels of depression and anxiety, they also have higher rates of physical health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. Yet, it is possible to minimize these risks by taking action to reduce and manage stress!STRETECHED not Broken is a quick & simple, practical guide to reducing and managing the stress that goes along with being a caregiver. Inside you will find a variety of tools that can be used with many different situations. Nobody experiences stress the same way AND there is no tool that works the same way for everybody. So Carol doesn't provide a one size fits all solution! Instead you will find over 60 stress tools to pick from. You are sure to find many that will work for you! More importantly, they are tools you can begin using right away! Go ahead and make this small investment in your health. You will be glad you did!

In my years of traveling for business or pleasure, I have thought about mistakes that we all make that can effect our health. I started sharing these very secrets on networks across the country. It occurred to me that I should put my ideas into this travel guide. So sit back(but not for too long), eat, have a glass of water and enjoy your flight!

Susanne Mills works as a Wellness and Recovery Specialist. She has finally come to terms with her serious mental illness diagnosis, after many years of self-hatred and denial. Her poetry spans forty years and includes many years of suicidal behaviors, a multitude of psychiatric hospitalizations, numerous behavioral health treatments and one too many therapists. It only takes her 46 years, the support of an exceptional Advanced Practicing Nurse, the wisdom of one incredibly loud, but very gentle man, and countless nights of writing, writing and more writing to process it all. Through her poems she finds self- acceptance, and eventually learns how to make her shattered world whole again. Please share in this poetic journey to find a world where self-respect becomes a reality and human dignity is forever paramount.