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Hykie vertel in rou eerlikheid van sy stryd met ADHD. Van 'n weerlose seuntjie wat nie kon stilsit nie tot 'n jong man wat in Weskoppies opgeneem word en alles verloor. Hykie ondersoek die hele fenomeen van ADHD – hoeveel diagnoses daar gemaak word, hoe die medikasie ontstaan het, die samestelling en die newe-effekte daarvan. Hykie wys dat medikasie nie die enigste antwoord is nie. Hykie gee ook waardevolle raad aan Christene oor hoe om mense wat aan geestessiektes lei te ondersteun.
Addiction has become an epidemic in our society that is destroying the lives of people around the world at a rapidly increasing rate. When families have a loved one or even a friend who has been drawn into the world of drugs and alcohol addiction, or addiction of any kind, they are faced with the same challenging questions: is there a way out? Can a person truly break free from the bondage of addiction? The answer is YES YOU CAN!
Addiction of any kind can be beaten. There is hope and there is a way. The journey of recovery is a process of rebuilding every aspect of an individual’s life. It’s the exciting journey of discovering who you really are and who God created you to be. No matter how bad the situation, God has a plan to restore and redeem the life of an addict. Your best life is just one decision away! Brennan was addicted to drugs and alcohol for 15 years before he gave his life to Christ. He has overcome drug and alcohol addiction and has been sober for the past 13 years. This book is a practical guide of his first-hand experience and his personal journey in overcoming addiction. May God bless you and empower you to overcome as you read this book!
CRC is a dynamic, vibrant, growing group of churches that is making an impact in thousands of people’s lives all over the world. Pastor At Boshoff is the founder and visionary leader of CRC nationally and internationally. Brennan is serving in full time pastoral ministry, in the CRC vision, under the leadership of Pastor Glenn Schroder (Senior Pastor of CRC Durban, Ballito and Hillcrest) for the past 13 years.
Alcohol has played a major part in British life for centuries. It
has led do the rise and fall of governments, financed wars,
provoked civil disorder and even acts of terrorism. In this book,
two of the leading authorities on alcohol and its problems take a
look at the UK and its alcohol addiction.
A flip-through-it book of sleep-based rituals, techniques, and
guided meditations from renowned instructor Valerie Oula. Getting
the kind of sleep that leaves you with increased mental clarity,
steady energy, and excitement for the day ahead can be elusive.
Meditation instructor Valerie Oula has put together this collection
of rituals for achieving it getting to sleep, staying asleep,
exploring your mind through enlightening dreams, and waking up with
ease. Her practice includes guided meditations and visualizations,
as well as self-hypnosis, gentle movement, breathwork, and
techniques involving essential oils and flower essences. This book
is an easy-to-use guide for anyone from the sleep-deprived
professional to the chronic insomniac to the average sleeper who
just wants to improve the quality of their rest with a daily
meditation practice.
Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker and The Boston
Globe An authoritative, illuminating, and deeply humane history of
addiction-a phenomenon that remains baffling and deeply
misunderstood despite having touched countless lives-by an
addiction psychiatrist striving to understand his own family and
himself "Carl Erik Fisher's The Urge is the best-written and most
incisive book I've read on the history of addiction. In the midst
of an overdose crisis that grows worse by the hour and has vexed
America for centuries, Fisher has given us the best prescription of
all: understanding. He seamlessly blends a gripping historical
narrative with memoir that doesn't self-aggrandize; the result is a
full-throated argument against blaming people with substance use
disorder. The Urge is a propulsive tour de force that is as healing
as it is enjoyable to read." -Beth Macy, author of Dopesick Even
after a decades-long opioid overdose crisis, intense controversy
still rages over the fundamental nature of addiction and the best
way to treat it. With uncommon empathy and erudition, Carl Erik
Fisher draws on his own experience as a clinician, researcher, and
alcoholic in recovery as he traces the history of a phenomenon
that, centuries on, we hardly appear closer to understanding-let
alone addressing effectively. As a psychiatrist-in-training fresh
from medical school, Fisher was soon face-to-face with his own
addiction crisis, one that nearly cost him everything. Desperate to
make sense of the condition that had plagued his family for
generations, he turned to the history of addiction, learning that
the current quagmire is only the latest iteration of a
centuries-old story: humans have struggled to define, treat, and
control addictive behavior for most of recorded history, including
well before the advent of modern science and medicine. A rich,
sweeping account that probes not only medicine and science but also
literature, religion, philosophy, and public policy, The Urge
illuminates the extent to which the story of addiction has
persistently reflected broader questions of what it means to be
human and care for one another. Fisher introduces us to the people
who have endeavored to address this complex condition through the
ages: physicians and politicians, activists and artists,
researchers and writers, and of course the legions of people who
have struggled with their own addictions. He also examines the
treatments and strategies that have produced hope and relief for
many people with addiction, himself included. Only by reckoning
with our history of addiction, he argues-our successes and our
failures-can we light the way forward for those whose lives remain
threatened by its hold. The Urge is at once an eye-opening history
of ideas, a riveting personal story of addiction and recovery, and
a clinician's urgent call for a more expansive, nuanced, and
compassionate view of one of society's most intractable challenges.
Feeding and Eating Disorders:DSM-5 Selections is crafted around a
specific disorder cited in DSM-5. This selection provides a
comprehensive overview of the process of diagnosing feeding and
eating disorders while serving as a reference guide to assist in
the diagnosis of individual patients. The disorder-specific
resource is an invaluable addition to the DSM-5 collection and an
important contribution to the mental health profession. This book
contains the critical disorder-specific content from these four
titles: * Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,
Fifth Edition (DSM-5) * DSM-5 Clinical Cases* DSM-5 Self-Exam
Questions* DSM-5 Guidebook
Organized by cognitive processes, Cognition and Acquired Language
Disorders: An Information Processing Approach focuses on the
assessment, diagnosis, and management of cognitive-communication
disorders. Current, evidence-based information describes normal
cognitive processing for communication and the way in which
cognition breaks down to produce communication disorders in a
variety of acquired neurologic conditions. Its process-oriented
approach includes not only the neurological conditions caused by
stroke, dementia, and traumatic brain injury, but those related to
tumor, infection, degenerative diseases, and multiple strokes.
While other speech-language pathology texts limit their coverage of
disorders to aphasia, expert authors Richard Peach and Lewis
Shapiro go beyond that with detailed discussions of many other
cognitive-communication disorders. Unique process-oriented approach
organizes content by cognitive processes instead of by syndromes so
you can apply the information and treatment approaches to any one
of many neurologic groups with the same cognitive deficit.
Cognitive domains are described as they relate to communication
rather than separated as they are in many other publications where
they are treated as independent behaviors. A separate section on
normal processing includes five chapters providing a strong
foundation for understanding the factors that contribute to
disordered communication and its management. The evidence-based
approach promotes best practices for the most effective management
of patients with cognitive-communication disorders. Coverage of the
cognitive aspects of communication helps you meet the standards for
certification in speech-language pathology. A strong author team
includes two lead authors who are well known and highly respected
in the academic community, along with expert contributors, ensuring
a comprehensive, advanced clinical text/reference.
The education system in South Africa is struggling to help learners
to develop their full potential, particularly those from poor and
rural communities. Research has shown that a lack of communication
skills has become a major challenge and a barrier to learning for
many learners. The current situation in this country requires us to
consider not only children who have specific communication
impairments, but also those battling to develop communication
skills when their situation places them at a severe disadvantage.
Speech-language therapy in a school context is a much-needed
academic text for training students in speech-language therapy and
audiology to work effectively in an educational environment.
Speech-language therapy in a school context promotes collaborative
practices among professionals, including occupational therapists,
physiotherapists, learning support therapists and teachers, while
reinforcing the ethical principles and practices required by the
Health Professions Council of South Africa. It provides theory and
practical guidelines in line with the Revised National Curriculum
Statement and is supported by interactive learning activities.
Chapters include the following: Speech-language therapy in a
multicultural context; Inclusive education in South Africa;
Communication as a critical resource for everyday living, learning
and earning; Institutional language policies: the South African
Schools Act; Multilingualism and primary language impairment;
Ensuring culture-fair assessment and intervention; Integrated
classroom-based speech-language services; Augmentative and
alternative communication (AAC) systems; Educational psychology in
South Africa. Speech-language therapy in a school context is aimed
at students in speech-language therapy and audiology and is also a
valuable foundational text for practicing therapists.
Increasing numbers of people have a problem with eating disorders
and poor body image. Anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating all
bring their own distressing social and health problems, while a
distorted body image can result in a severely restricted life. In
this book, Christine Craggs-Hinton explains clearly the social
pressures behind the need to be an ideal shape, and how we can
fight back. She also examines why some people see themselves as
overweight or ugly although they are normal, healthy, and the right
body weight and size for their sex, age and build. Topics covered
include: - the role of the media in creating unrealistic portraits
of how we should look - the importance of self-esteem, and how to
boost it - body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and its link with media
influence - alcoholism: also a problem of low self-esteem - and its
link with eating disorders - tackling negative thoughts - dealing
with anxiety, and how to relax - practical exercises to get back to
a healthy relationship with food Recovery from eating disorders and
poor body image is possible, so start today!
The Paleo diet isn't a fad or another weight loss gimmick. It's the
way humans were meant to eat. The Paleo Cookbook is a comprehensive
collection of recipes from across the globe. Whether you're looking
for Paleo-friendly breakfasts, dinners, desserts, or international
favorites, you'll find dishes for every taste. The Paleo Cookbook
is your guide to a new, healthier way of eating: Enjoy 300 easy
recipes for every meal plan including side dishes, snacks, and
beverages. Find a wide variety of choices for both meat-eaters and
vegetarians. Experience international Paleo dishes such as Curried
Shrimp, Chicken Cacciatore, Beef Stir-Fry, and Caveman Fajitas.
Make the move to gluten-free eating by using the freshest meats,
produce, and spices. Learn helpful tips for cooking with
Paleo-friendly ingredients. Transitioning to the Paleo lifestyle is
the natural way to increased vitality, weight loss, and overall
better health. With The Paleo Cookbook, you'll discover just how
easy, delicious, and nutritious the Paleo diet can be.
The premier text for therapeutic exercise Here is all the guidance
you need to customize interventions for individuals with movement
dysfunction. You'll find the perfect balance of theory and clinical
technique-in-depth discussions of the principles of therapeutic
exercise and manual therapy and the most up-to-date exercise and
management guidelines. Immersive Cases Online-NEW! Six multimedia
clinical scenarios let you practice applying theory to clinical
practice. Full-color, narrated videos demonstrate multiple options
for exercise progressions and help hone your critical-thinking
skills by addressing the challenges of specific pathologies,
patient loading, and post-intervention strategies. Video Library
Online Full-color videos show you how. A complete video library of
basic therapeutic exercises and techniques shows you how to achieve
the best results for range of motion, stretching, joint
mobilization,resistance, and spinal stabilization.
The authoritative text on augmentative and alternative
communication, this classic bestseller is now in its fifth
edition-revised and updated for a new generation of SLPs, teachers,
occupational therapists, and other professionals in clinical and
educational settings. Partnering with a team of distinguished
contributors, renowned experts David Beukelman and Janice Light
deliver today's most comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to AAC
interventions and technologies for children and adults with complex
communication needs. Future service providers will get in-depth
coverage of essential AAC topics, enhanced by helpful study
questions, valuable perspectives from people who use AAC, and case
examples that illustrate key principles. Significantly expanded
with new chapters on critical topics, more practical information on
how AAC systems work, and new online companion materials, this
definitive text will expertly prepare readers to support
communicative competence-and quality of life-for children and
adults with complex communication needs. WHAT'S NEW Professionals
will prepare for their work in the field with critical new
information on: Collaborating with family members and other
communication partners Making the most of mobile technologies and
AAC apps Selecting an AAC system and tailoring it to individual
needs Working effectively with families from diverse cultural
backgrounds Supporting inclusion across the lifespan (including
education, employment, and community life) Ensuring efficient
patient-provider communication in medical settings Providing
communication supports to people with autism spectrum disorder
PLUS: Enhance your teaching with a package of online companion
materials, including a resource guide to help practitioners and
students learn more about AAC; sample responses to chapter study
questions; and a sample syllabus.
The headlines ring with stories of opioid addiction and overdose.
Parents complain about their children's screen addiction, law
enforcement decries the flood of fentanyl, scores of Americans
overdose and die daily, and teen alcohol poisoning and
marijuana-induced psychosis rates continue to rise. Disabling
depression and anxiety are diagnosed at alarming rates in families
across the country. Now, more than ever, families struggle to live
with, care for, and protect their family members suffering with
addiction or mental illness. Kenneth Perlmutter, a California
psychologist with 30-plus years in the field, has written Freedom
from Family Dysfunction specifically for family members who love
someone battling addiction or mental illness who want to break the
cycles of codependency and relapse plaguing their dysfunctional
systems. The combination of compelling vignettes, lively dialogues,
and step-by-step instructions makes this guidebook an indispensable
tool for the parents, partners, adult children, and the clinicians
who treat them, to heal the powerlessness, pain, and impossibility
of life with someone they've been trying to help, sometimes for
decades. Perlmutter takes a systemic and inter-generational view,
combining current knowledge with his deep personal experience of
addiction and family dysfunction to guide readers toward
understanding their systems, their positions in them, and the
forces that keep things stuck. "Stress-Induced Impaired Coping
(SIIC)" is the term he's coined to describe his ground-breaking
model of family system pathology and recovery. He invites families
to see themselves not as dysfunctional, but as wounded, as they
work toward connection, closeness, and the restoration of systemic
mental wellness and sustainability. Best of all, the method works
regardless of whether the one identified as "the problem" makes
changes or not. Family members who take up Perlmutter's method
will: * create closeness by pursuing connection over being right *
reject "tough love" * learn to communicate authentically and to set
boundaries confidently and fairly * rebuild trust, authenticity and
equality in family relationships * reduce chaos, anxiety and
distress in the mind and in the home * shift the entire family
system itself toward wellness
""I wish to be the thinnest girl at school, or maybe even the
thinnest eleven-year-old on the entire planet,"" confides Lori
Gottlieb to her diary. "I mean, what are girls supposed to wish
for, other than being thin?"
For a girl growing up in Beverly Hills in 1978, the motto "You can
never be too rich or too thin" is writ large. Precocious Lori
learns her lessons well, so when she's told that "real women don't
eat dessert" and "no one could ever like a girl who has thunder
thighs," she decides to become a paragon of dieting. Soon Lori has
become the "stick figure" she's longed to resemble. But then what?
"Stick Figure" takes the reader on a gripping journey, as Lori
struggles to reclaim both her body and her spirit.
By turns painful and wry, Lori's efforts to reconcile the
conflicting messages society sends women ring as true today as when
she first recorded these impressions. "One diet book says that if
you drink three full glasses of water one hour before every meal to
fill yourself up, you'll lose a pound a day. Another book says that
once you start losing weight, everyone will ask, 'How did you do
it?' but you shouldn't tell them because it's 'your little secret.'
Then right above that part it says, "'New York Times" bestseller.'
Some secret."
With an edgy wit and keenly observant eye, "Stick Figure" delivers
an engrossing glimpse into the mind of a girl in transition to
adulthood. This raw, no-holds-barred account is a powerful
cautionary tale about the dangers of living up to society's
expectations.
Language Intervention for School-Age Students is your working
manual for helping children with language learning disabilities
(LLD) gain the tools they need to succeed in school. Going beyond
the common approach to language disorders in school-age
populations, this innovative resource supplements a theoretical
understanding of language intervention with a wealth of practical
application strategies you can use to improve learning outcomes for
children and adolescents with LLD. Well-referenced discussions with
real-life examples promote evidence-based practice. Case histories
and treatment strategies help you better understand student
challenges and develop reliable methods to help them achieve their
learning goals. Unique application-based focus combines the
conceptual and practical frameworks to better help students achieve
academic success. Questions in each chapter encourage critical
analysis of intervention methods for a deeper understanding of the
beliefs behind them. In-depth coverage of controversial topics
challenges your understanding and debunks common myths. Realistic
examples and case studies help you bridge theory to practice and
apply intervention principles. Margin notes highlight important
facts, questions, and vocabulary for quick reference. Key Questions
in each chapter put concepts into an appropriate context and help
you focus on essential content. Summary Statement and Introductory
Thoughts sections provide succinct overviews of chapter content for
quick familiarization with complex topics.
A former drug addict turned behavioural neuroscientist reveals how
drugs work in the brain ― and what we can do to fight addiction.
Judith Grisel was a daily drug user when she began to consider that her
addiction might have a cure, one that she herself could perhaps
discover by studying the brain. Now, after twenty-five years as a
neuroscientist, she shares what she and other scientists have learned
about addiction, enriched by captivating glimpses of her personal
journey.
In Never Enough, Grisel reveals the unfortunate bottom line of all
regular drug use: there is no such thing as a free lunch. All drugs act
on the brain in a way that diminishes their enjoyable effects and
creates unpleasant ones with repeated use. Delving into the science of
one of the world’s most pressing health problems, she reveals what is
different about the brains of addicts even before they first pick up a
drink or drug, and highlights the changes that take place in the brain
and behaviour as a result of chronic using.
With compassion and clarity, Grisel describes what drove her to
addiction, what helped her recover, and her belief that a ‘cure’ for
addiction will not be found in our individual brains but in the way we
interact with our communities.
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