Tag: Health
The Baby Decision by Merle Bombardieri
Case Summary: Reissue of a book originally published in 1987 by an MSW with a private practice.
Goal: Brand Merle Bombardieri as a national expert regarding family planning and relationships.
Result Examples: Interviewed by Refinery29, New York Times, and was published on Time’s Motto Blog. Book sales were steady, and her practice grew significantly.
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Amazon: The Baby Decision: How to Make The Most Important Choice of Your Life
“An energetic book, full of advice, issues to consider, and exercises to help you discover your true feelings on the subject.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Intelligent and Insightful” — Los Angeles Times
THE BABY DECISION
How to Make the Most Important Choice of Your Life
By Merle Bombardieri MSW, LICSW
A burning question for women of childbearing age is: “Do I want to be a parent?” Despite a culture that often idolizes babies and extols motherhood, more women and couples are choosing to be childfree because of career or other commitments or because parenting doesn’t appeal to them. Babies are wonderful, but come with sleepless nights, colic, couple stress and money problems. So having a child only makes sense for those who look forward to nurturing a child. Well-meaning family, friends, and societal norms may pressure you one way or another, people need to make the decision that is best for them.
Merle Bombardieri, MSW, LICSW has helped her psychotherapy and coaching clients and workshop students face the baby question for the past thirty-five years. Her book THE BABY DECISION: How to Make the Most Important Choice of Your Life (Publisher; Pub Date; Price) is based on her work, and it will give decision-makers all of the tools they need to make a decision and deepen their relationships in the process.
In THE BABY DECISION, with the depth that only a seasoned therapist can provide, Bombardieri presents guidelines for making the decision while arming you with crucial knowledge about both parenting and childfree living. You will learn a sample dialogue you can use to respond to pressure from loved ones, and how to broach the subject with your partner. . Do you want a baby but your partner doesn’t? THE BABY DECISION will open doors to creative compromises and possibilities that will be life-affirming, and increase intimacy between partners.
Bombardieri’s 5-step process in THE BABY DECISION will teach you how to:
- Separate your own needs and preferences from society’s myths and expectations about parenting
- Use “Secret Doors” exercises to uncover your hidden feelings and wisdom.
- Give full consideration to the rewards and opportunities of living childfree
- Manage work-life balance and keep your relationship strong if you decide to have a child
- Learn about one-child families; single, LGBT, older parenting; and fertility and adoption options
- Make the most of either choice, and even borrow some benefits from the path not selected
THE BABY DECISION is a comprehensive guide that cuts through tangles of pros and cons so that the right decision clearly emerges Bombardieri also includes examples from her vast experience as a psychotherapist that will illustrate her points. With a warm, conversational tone, THE BABY DECISION will be a comfort as much as it is a resource for the most life-changing readers will ever face.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Merle Bombardieri, MSW, LICSW is a clinical social worker in private practice in Lexington, MA. She has contributed to Our Bodies, Ourselves, 2005, The Boston Globe Magazine, Boston Magazine, Glamour, Self, and Brides. Learn more at http://www.thebabydecision.com/
THE BABY DECISION
How to Make the Most Important Choice of Your Life
By Merle Bombardieri MSW, LICSW
Publication Date: July 31st, 2016
ISBN: XX
Price: $9.99
Ebook
473 pages
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Not As Prescribed by Harry Haroutunian
Not As Prescribed
Recognizing and Facing Alcohol and Drug Misuse in Older Adults
by Harry Haroutunian, M.D.
“Not As Prescribed is a valiant effort at helping concerned loved ones and caregivers of older adults understand the dynamics behind [drug and alcohol problems]. Getting my mom to treatment, and then a life of recovery, wasn’t easy, but it was a miracle to us. Every life is worth saving.”
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of Betty Ford
Not As Prescribed Foreword
Statistics show that 17 percent of older adults ages sixty and up have an alcohol or drug problem, compared with 10 percent of the overall population. By 2020, the number of addicted older adults is expected to double to six million, says Harry Haroutunian, MD, in his new book, Not As Prescribed: Recognizing and Facing Alcohol and Drug Misuse in Older Adults (Hazelden; April 19, 2016; $15.95; Original Trade Paperback).
With an increasing population of aging Baby Boomers, Dr. Haroutunian is addressing the problem at a critical time. Many adults over the age of 50 experience life changes, both large and small. When combined with the additional pressures that may come from loneliness or depression, these can create circumstances that make it easier for older adults to overindulge in alcohol or accidentally misuse medications prescribed to them by doctors.
Not As Prescribed
In Not As Prescribed, Dr. Haroutunian discusses the challenges individuals age 50 and older may face. He explains how they can develop problems from substance misuse and what caregivers and loved ones should look for to stop a pattern from developing into a more serious addiction.
Not As Prescribed is a comprehensive guide for people who are struggling with drugs or alcohol as well as those who want to help their loved ones. Important topics Dr. Haroutunian covers include:
- The distinction between the symptoms of aging, polypharmacy (the use of four or more medications by a patient), and addiction.
- Which prescription drugs and medical conditions can mimic dementia.
- The difference between abuse and dependence, or misuse and addiction.
- Why an older adult may turn to drugs and alcohol.
- The relationship between prescription painkillers and addiction.
- Tips to help caregivers talk with an older adult’s doctor about the need for and proper use of prescriptions.
- Information about how and where to find treatment for older adults, and recommendations to help them stay on track in recovery.
Not As Prescribed bravely outlines a condition that could become an epidemic among older adults. Filled with anecdotes and stories from older adults who have achieved recovery, statistics and facts about drug and alcohol use in this demographic, and a wealth of useful information for caregivers who want to take helpful action, Not As Prescribed is a vital resource that will save lives and families.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Harry Haroutunian, MD, is an internationally known speaker and authority on addiction-oriented topics—including drug misuse among older adults. He is widely read online and has appeared on The Dr. Oz Show and Dr. Drew On Call as well as in The New York Times and Cosmopolitan. Board certified in both addiction and family medicine, Dr. Haroutunian serves as physician director of professional and residential programs at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California. He is the author of Being Sober: A Step-by-Step Guide To, Getting Through, and Living in Recovery.
Do You Really Get Me? by Joseph Shrand, MD
We all need communication and have the desire to be respected by others. What if there was a way to increase the value in ourselves by finding empathy in others?
DO YOU REALLY GET ME?: Finding Value in Yourself and Others through Empathy and Connection (Hazelden; September 29, 2015; $15.95; Original Trade Paperback) by Joseph Shrand, M.D., with Leigh Devine, provides the means and techniques to enhance connections with others, show greater respect for and have more trust in others, and raise esteem in ourselves. We are constantly evaluating how people perceive us, but once we begin to understand others, we can have a positive influence on family, friends, and the world around us.
Dr. Shrand developed the I-Maximum Approach (I-M Approach) “as a treatment approach, but it has become as much a philosophy to help people remind themselves and others that each of us has value.” Theory of Mind (ToM) allows us to “appreciate another person’s perspective.” Combined, these powerful tools give everyone the ability shape our lives for the better by discovering the value in ourselves and others, as well as influencing how people perceive you and how they think and feel about themselves.
In addition, this fascinating new book by Dr. Shrand covers the four domains: Biological, Home, Ic (I See), and Social. Each presents unique circumstances that change our reactions about ourselves and how others view us. Other topics include how Theory of Mind evolved and became the building block of all human interaction, the reasons people lie, how social groups are formed and what binds them together, and why we choose to either include people in our connections or to reject them.
DO YOU REALLY GET ME? explains to readers:
• The meaning of Theory of Mind and how it applies to having empathy for others
• What the I-M Approach is and how it helps to reach your potential
• The differences between a “white” lie and a “strategic” lie and why we tell them
• Why we feel the need to belong and to establish connections with others
• The various forms of alienation and how it affects us
In DO YOU REALLY GET ME?, Dr. Shrand explains how to use the I-M Approach and Theory of Mind to bring out the best in yourself and others while finding value through empathy.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Joseph Shrand, M.D., is an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He supervises psychiatry residents for Harvard South Shore and applies his I-M Approach as medical director of CASTLE (Clean and Sober Teens Living Empowered), part of High Point Treatment Center. He is the author of The Fear Reflex and Outsmarting Anger with Leigh Devine.
For more information on Dr. Shrand and his methodology, visit: http://www.drshrand.com/
Leigh Devine has a master of science from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has written and produced many notable publications and documentary programs specializing in psychology, medicine, and science.
ABOUT HAZELDEN:
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. It is the nation’s largest nonprofit treatment provider, with a legacy that began in 1949 and includes the 1982 founding of the Betty Ford Center. With 15 sites in California, Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Colorado and Texas, the Foundation offers prevention and recovery solutions nationwide and across the entire continuum of care for youth and adults.
Do You Really Get Me?: Finding Value in Yourself and Others through Empathy and Connection
By Joseph Shrand, M.D., with Leigh Devine
Hazelden Publishing
Publication Date: September 29, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1616495886
Original Trade Paperback
Price: $15.95
Pages: 200 pp.
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Conquer Chronic Pain by Peter Przekop, DO, PHD
“Chronic pain affects as many as 30 percent of Americans . . . there are about 320 million people living in the United States, which means that approximately 110 million of them are likely to have chronic pain.” —Peter Przekop
Chronic pain is most widely defined as “any pain that persists for three months or more.” Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain every day, and some of the current treatments available may actually be causing additional harm or prolonged suffering. One of the most common treatment methods, the prescribing of opioid medications such as Vicodin and OxyContin, can have undesirable side effects and lead to addiction. In his book CONQUER CHRONIC PAIN: An Innovative Mind-Body Approach (Hazelden; November 3, 2015; $15.95; Original Trade Paperback), Peter Przekop, DO, PhD, provides healthy alternatives to treating chronic pain.
Dr. Przekop suggests that chronic pain is actually a disease in the brain and not only affects the brain, mind, and body but actually becomes part of the individual. Through his research, he discovered that people who could not cope with stress and who internalized emotions had an increased risk of becoming chronically ill. In addition, Dr. Przekop reveals that past negative experiences can hinder the healing process. The author also offers important information regarding the structure of the brain, how the mind is different from the brain, how the mind works, and how chronic pain alters brain functions.
This groundbreaking book also includes eighteen exercises specifically designed to help conquer chronic pain, including mindful movement–a schema exercise that helps us understand how our mind processes information—and clearing adversity, which helps us to clear negative energy that is locked inside, creating adversity.
CONQUER CHRONIC PAIN teaches us:
- Why people experience chronic pain and the factors that contribute to it
- Exercises to help conquer chronic pain based on the philosophy of Qigong, as well as the six principles they are based upon
- What the “three minds” are and their importance to alleviating pain
- The chemical reactions behind pain signals
- What neuroplasticity is and how it relates to chronic pain
CONQUER CHRONIC PAIN helps us to better understand chronic pain by explaining its causes and effects on the mind and body, reveals how a person’s coping strategies determine his or her ability to handle pain, and provides the exercises and information to assist in conquering chronic pain.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Peter Przekop, DO, PhD, has been doing research and developing his alternative model for managing chronic pain for more than ten years, four of them with the chronic pain clinic at the Betty Ford Center, and has published a number of research papers on the subject. Learn more about Dr. Przekop and his program by visiting http://www.peterprzekop.com/
ABOUT THE HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION:
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. It is the nation’s largest nonprofit treatment provider, with a legacy that began in 1949 and includes the 1982 founding of the Betty Ford Center. With 16 sites in California, Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Colorado and Texas, the Foundation offers prevention and recovery solutions nationwide and across the entire continuum of care for youth and adults.
Conquer Chronic Pain: An Innovative Mind-Body Approach
By Peter Przekop, DO, PhD
Hazelden Publishing
Publication Date: November 3, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1616497897
Original Trade Paperback
Price: $15.95
Pages: 200 pp.
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