Personal Crisis

The American mental health system is in crisis, and those affected by its shortcomings are drowning without the tools and resources they deserve and need to thrive. In Born into Crisis, author Kenneth Nixon shares his story of growing up with a mother with severe mental illness and a family stuck in an enduring cycle of trauma. He knows firsthand the impact trauma can have on a person's life. Kenneth not only takes you on a powerful journey through his stories, he provides cogent and practical strategies for creating lasting change in our mental health system.

Más allá del miedo, las emociones que se mueven en una crisis como esta abarcan un espectro más amplio. ¿Cuáles son las demás emociones que nos invaden y qué papel están desempeñando? ¿Cómo podemos gestionar esta crisis y las que vendrán a nivel emocional, a nivel de recursos sanitarios y de salud mental, a nivel de cuidados comunitarios y comunitaristas? El impacto mundial de esta pandemia es tan nuevo y tan inesperado que no sabemos por dónde irán los acontecimientos.

Cindy Couyoumjian’s third book explores the silent retirement crisis that will impact millions of Americans. She uses the term silent to convey the idea that the majority of those who are about to retire, or are in retirement, share a common and unspoken fear—running out of money.

Everybody messes up. In relationships. In business. In life. It's a fact of human nature that we're flawed. People aren't inherently bad, but humans tend to do a lot of bad things. Everyone has engaged in behavior they're not proud of. We all have secrets, and we're all prone to traits and impulses we wish we didn't have. History, literature, and music for centuries have given us examples of falls from grace, tragedies, and fatal flaws.

The College Devaluation Crisis makes the case that employers and other learning and development entities are emerging to innovate new approaches to training talent that, at times, relies on the higher education sector, but increasingly operates independently in order to satisfy talent needs more agilely and effectively. Targeted primarily toward managers, the book focuses on case studies from leading companies, including Google, Ernst & Young, IBM, and Marriott, to illustrate their innovative strategies for talent development across education, age, and background.

You can recover from your loss of self and regain control of your mental health, overcome depression and anxiety, and find comfort and resilience in the face of setbacks. Of course, breaking free from the emotional turmoil that comes from losing your job doesn’t happen in an instant. It’s a journey where you will rediscover your self-worth and recognize you can turn a setback into an opportunity to be stronger and happier than you were before.

In eloquent, down-to-earth language, Johnson describes how she faced breast cancer, from the chemotherapy and radiation, to confronting family and friends, to preparing for her own death. This unforgettable program is available in audio exclusively at audible.com.

"Was soll denn so schlimm daran sein, 60 zu werden? Habe ich ein Problem damit? Ganz ehrlich: NEIN. Lasst uns unser Alter feiern!" Katja Burkard

Die bevölkerungsstärksten Generationen in Deutschland gehen stramm auf die 60 zu. In den Köpfen vieler Frauen ist die "6" vor dem eigenen Alter immer noch das große Schreckgespenst: Jetzt bin ich alt, jetzt geht nichts mehr. "Was für ein Quatsch!", sagt Katja Burkard.

Here’s a system that works to build mental fitness, resiliency and toughness, even when facing the worst events imaginable. Burnout becomes impossible when prepared to deal with the high-risk situations often met by public safety personnel and those in related high-stress occupations. This unique yet common sense approach for effectively coping with challenges so PTSD or other trauma reactions don’t take over is worth every minute spent practicing the stress-reducing A-to-Z exercises.

The Age of Ageing Better? takes a radically different view of what our ageing society means. Dr Anna Dixon turns the misleading and depressing narrative of burden and massive extra cost of people living longer on its head and shows how our society could thrive if we started thinking differently. This audiobook shines a spotlight on how as a society we’re currently failing to respond to the shifting age profile - and what needs to change.

Through candid reflections and thorough research, brings to light the silent struggles many men face as they navigate the tumultuous waters of middle age. From the personal account of his own crisis sparked by the death of a close friend, to his contemplation on the state of his marriage and the existential dread of aging, Finley’s narrative is both relatable and profound.

When the pandemic swept the globe, Americans appeared to drop the polarizing divisions that had driven us apart and rally together to face a challenge our generation had never seen. We could feel, more than ever, just how precious life is and how much we need each other. But then something happened….

In this business guide for our times, Michelli distills best leadership practices that can be used in any company, in any industry. Organized into four main themes - Set the Foundation, Build Connections, Move with Purpose, and Harness Change - Stronger Through Adversity provides a deep dive into the methods, tactics, and approaches leaders have used to keep their company afloat and to position it for success long after the pandemic.

Camp canceled because of wildfire smoke. Favorite beaches closed due to erosion. Recess held indoors due to extreme heat. Kids today are experiencing the climate crisis firsthand. So how do parents help it all make sense for them? And how can we keep our kids (and ourselves) from despair? Environmental journalist and parent Bridget Shirvell has created a handbook for parents to help them navigate these questions and more, weaving together expert advice from climate scientists, environmental activists, child psychologists, and parents across the country.

¿Es posible ser feliz? Sí, pero con dos condiciones fundamentales: una actitud positiva, que es necesaria pero no suficiente, y actuar en consecuencia. La vida feliz no se da tan sólo con desearla intensamente; hay que construirla. La casi totalidad de la literatura respecto del éxito o la felicidad enfatiza y se limita a señalar la actitud, equivalente a querer, pero deja a un lado el actuar; que es decidirse y comprometerse. No se trata solamente de asumir una actitud, sino que se requiere de voluntad para abordar los problemas con valentía y decisión.

On the 23rd of May 2019, Hakan Bulgurlu became one of the fortunate few to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. To stand on top of the world’s highest mountain is a humbling experience; to bear witness to nature at its most awe-inspiring and powerful is even more humbling. Bulgurlu’s quest to climb Everest came with a purpose: Making the environment the centre of his ambition to highlight the catastrophic effect climate change is having on our planet, to lead by example and to seek out practical solutions.

Leaders have one thing in common: they come from a family. Family leadership is one of the most important concepts of life because family is the source of human ingenuity. With good family leadership, we can push for greater justice and racial equality in the United States and around the world, and maintain a more just and loving humanity.

A companion to the acclaimed film Bully, this audiobook brings the story of the documentary beyond the closing credits, continuing the national conversation inspired by the film. Personal anecdotes from prominent antibullying activists and celebrities alongside essays from renowned experts, authors, government officials, and educators offer powerful insights, resources, and concrete steps to combat the bullying epidemic. An essential part of any campaign to decrease bullying and increase empathy, the audiobook also follows the stories of the families featured in the film beyond the big screen.

Fights at school, sexual abuse, eating disorders, school crises … the list goes on and on. Hardly a day passes without a local crisis at involving junior highers or high schoolers. This practical resource covers the whole continuum of private and public crisis, equipping parents to work with their kids to deal with any crisis in a way that helps the individual and helps the family stay intact.

Nina Restieri was a wife, a mom of four young kids, and a successful entrepreneur. Despite having what most people would consider “it all”, happiness eluded her. She beat herself up daily for not being grateful. But as she looked around, she realized most of the moms she knew shared that same sense of sadness, stress, and feeling of being overwhelmed, all while working hard to keep up the “perfect mom” appearance.