Jessica Grose ist eine Schriftstellerin, deren Fiktion sich mit zeitgenössischen Beziehungen und gesellschaftlichen Dynamiken befasst, wobei sie ein scharfes Auge für psychologische Nuancen und geistreichen Witz beweist. Sie erforscht die Komplexität menschlicher Verbindungen, von romantischen Verstrickungen bis hin zu familiären Bindungen, mit einer Ehrlichkeit, die zum Nachdenken anregt. Ihre Prosa ist frisch und prägnant, oft mit unerwarteten Wendungen, die die Unvorhersehbarkeit des modernen Lebens widerspiegeln.
"In this timely and necessary book, New York Times opinion writer Jessica Grose dismantles two hundred years of unrealistic parenting expectations and empowers today's mothers to make choices that actually serve themselves, their children, and their communities"-- Provided by publisher
Care for other human beings is at the heart of ministry and brings ministers in contact with wholeof human life. The focus of this handbook of psychology for pastoral contexts is on psychological insight into human relationships and mental health. It can be read as a whole, or used as a handbook for reference to particular problems. At the same time it attempts to put psychological concepts into everyday language. Jessica Osborne, an experienced psychologist and teacher, discusses areas such as attachment, dependency and anxiety, betrayal and reconciliation, mental health issues, such as depression, eating disorders and addiction, stress, violence and abuse and suffering. The book will be useful on pastoral care courses at all levels and suitable for practitioners and people in training for pastoral ministry - lay or ordained.
Features 18 fashion-focused pieces for beaders and jewelers of all skill levels to make. With techniques that combine traditional bead and wirework with feathers, fabric, chain and leather, this title includes chapters on: statement necklaces; designer earrings; couture bracelets; blinging rings; and show-stopping sets.