Care Notes

A self-help book that has helped hundreds of thousands of readers. Its succinct, meaningful guidelines and hope-filled illustrations have reassured those who grieve that out of their pain can come profound, transforming healing.By Karen Katafiasz. A gift book, a self-help book that has helped hundreds of thousands of readers. Its succinct, meaningful guidelines and hope-filled illustrations have reassured those who grieve that out of their pain can come profound, transforming healing. 88...

Do you go through the Christmas season feeling pressured, empty, inadequate, or depressed? Maybe you need some gentle, constructive, self-help therapy-Christmas Therapy. Insightful guidelines and enchanting illustrations will help you rediscover in your heart the magic, the meaning, and the mystery of this blessed time. 64 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback. By Karen Katafiasz

Christmas is a time for rejoicing, but it can also be a stressful time, even under the best of circumstances. When you are grieving the death of a loved one, Christmas can be particularly challenging. In this book, you’ll find gentle, practical, hope-filled guidance that suggests ways to recognize the season while also acknowledging and responding in a healthy way to the sadness and grief in your heart. 88 pages; 4″ x 6″ By Dwight Daniels ...

Trust in God isn’t so much of a stretch when things are going well. But when life betrays us, trust is harder to muster. Join the endearing elves on these pages to build some spiritual muscle-to withstand life’s heavy burdens. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback. By Carol Ann Morrow, Illustrated by R.W. Alley.

Our all-time bestseller! Do you feel bad if you express anger? Are you ashamed of your feelings? Do you harass yourself if you make a mistake or fail? Do you experience guilt when you put your own needs before those of others? Be-good-to-yourself Therapy will help you overcome the distorted notions that keep you from living fully and honestly. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Cherry Hartman. Illustrated by R.W. Alley ...

Move beyond being a victim of others’ actions and discover the freedom that is yours in choosing therapeutic forgiveness. The 35 lessons contained in this book can help you to put yourself back in control, transcend the most hurtful of circumstances, and make the healing choice of wellness over bitterness. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By David W. Schell, llustrated by R.W. Alley

Most married couples give careful attention to the practical aspects of their shared life, but do they give enough attention to their relationships? This book is a warm-hearted guide for couples who know the rules of love and romance, but need occasional encouragement to rekindle the sparkle and joy of their love. By Kass Perry Dotterweich; Illustrated by R.W. Alley Approx 80 pages; 4? x 6?, perfect-bound paperback

Although each person’s needs and style of grieving is unique, there are universal themes that can help all of us. The invitation offered in this book reaches across individual ways of grieving to help you move toward healing. The author’s wisdom will help you cultivate a spirit of gratitude for your lost loved one, as you renew the bonds of love and discover that the love you shared will always endure. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback ...

By J.S. Jackson Children aren�t immune to stress. Kids are especially prone to feel fear before stressful events in their lives. Family, school, and team sports schedules have been crammed into their daily activities so extensively that many children are robbed of their free recreational �growth� time and an alarming number of kids are experiencing high levels of stress because of this. All of these realities can lead to our children having the same kinds of fears and concerns we adults have,...

Caregiver Therapy shows you how to take care of yourself as you take care of someone else. It invites you to deepen and enrich your caregiving experience-opening your heart to others and opening your spirit to lessons of love and trust. Approx. 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Julie Kuebelbeck and Victoria O’Connor. Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Written by Michaelene Mundy. Illustrated by R.W. Alley. Here is the book that Elf-help fans everywhere were asking for � a book to help children grieve in healthy ways. This friendly and loving guide is loaded with positive, life-affirming helps to coping with loss as a child. 32 pages; 8? x 8?. Softcover; full-color illustrations throughout.

�It�s a good way to be-and a way to be good,� say the authors of this helpful, yet entertaining children�s book. �It�s a way to care about others, ourselves, and our world. When we have the virtue of respect, we try to treat people and our whole world with extra love and kindness.� By Ted and Jenny O�Neal Illustrated by R. W. Alley 32 pages; 8? x 8?. Softcover; full-color illustrations throughout.

Do you ever wish you were closer to God? Do you sometimes feel a twinge for peace and stillness of heart? In the delightful pages of Prayer Therapy, you will see how every moment and every daily event are opportunities for prayer. Whether you are busy or at leisure, just a beginner or a lifetime pilgrim, this enriching book will inspire you with new confidence and convictions about the possibilities of prayer in your life. Approx 80 ages; 4″x6″, perfect-bound paperback By Keith McClellan, OSB....

Anger can be a painful and powerful emotion that leaves you feeling helpless, defeated and immobile. Here, in clear and compelling language, is a concise guide to dealing effectively with anger. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback. By Lisa Engelhardt and Karen Katafiasz, Illustrated by R.W. Alley.

With short, sound advice and lighthearted drawings, this unique book provides practical, effective, and insightful guidance for recognizing and responding to stress. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Tom McGrath, Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Envy is one of the more unpleasant aspects of the human psyche, and if we’re honest, we are all colored by its sickly hue from time to time. We also know that emotional, physical, and spiritual illness can arise from unbridled envy—in ways both trivial and tragic. Left unchecked, envy can give rise to resentment and anger. However, with the aid of our Christian faith, we can heal the wounds of envy and find our way to the true happiness that God desires for each one of us. This Focus on Faith...

Losing a grandparent is often a child�s first experience with grief. The ordeal can be as bewildering as it is painful. Explaining what happens from a child�s-eye view, the little elves in this book depict the difficult days before, after, and beyond a grandparent�s death. They explore the meaning of death and heaven, as well as how to stay close in spirit with a grandparent who has died. With ideas for action and questions for discussion, this creative guide will help you help your grieving...

Self-esteem Therapy invites you to go deep within to confront the inner emptiness. With gentle and reassuring insight, it demonstrates how the power to heal your wounded self-esteem rests with you.Written by Karen Katafiasz; illustrated by R.W. Alley Self-esteem goes to the heart of a person’s identity, affirming that you’re acceptable and loved just as you are. Without adequate self-esteem, you have an aching sense of wrongness and shame about yourself and an emptiness that you may try to...

Envy and jealousy can be subtle. They do not have to have the rage of violence as when a girlfriend lashes out because she cannot tolerate her boyfriend talking to another girl, or when a co-worker damages the reputation of one who got the job he desired. These emotions can, however, slowly degrade or erode our relationships, doing lasting damage to those we care about and, more importantly, to our own spirits and sense of self-worth. Early recognition helps stem the tide of envy or jealousy....

A new baby�s arrival is an occasion of excitement and anticipation. Yet for a young child, it can be cause for bewilderment and distress. Hand-in-hand with endearing elf characters, author Emily Menendez-Aponte shows the way to help a child welcome the new arrival into the family with open arms! Written By Emily Menedez-Aponte. Illustrated by R.W. Alley. 32 pages; 8? x 8?. Softcover; full-color illustrations throughout.

Congratulations on your new little bundle of blessing! No Doubt you are overwhelmed with joy– and quite possibly with exhaustion, too! This charming volume will help you make the most-and cope with the worst-of a special time in a family’s life: the birth of a new baby. Written by a mother of three, it offers sound advice for handling the changes you’re going through (including diapers!) and provides tips for nurturing your baby and yourself. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback....

This little book, with its wise elfin characters, is designed to help you find ways of connecting with yourself, with others, with God. A few moments alone with “Loneliness Therapy,” and you will realize that if you seek, you will find. You’ll find that you’re really not alone at all! Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Daniel Grippo, Illustrated by R.W. Alley

For those who have trouble letting go, for those who struggle to reconcile themselves to life’s brokeness, here is a delightful, inspiring, liberating guide to spiritual and psychological wellness and serenity! Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Lisa Engelhardt, Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Whether you’re full Irish, just a touch, or simply Irish at heart, this is your lucky day! Join the wee folk in this booklet and explore what it means to be Irish! Sure n’ it will set your Irish heritage with pride! Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Sharon McCullough, Illustrated by R.W. Alley