Safety Relationship

Prepare your teen for life's important conversations in just 7 days without awkward dinner table moments! Are you worried about your teen navigating puberty, dating, and relationships without the right information? Do you wish there was a way to guide them without the discomfort of "the talk"? Are you eager to empower them with knowledge but unsure where to start? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many parents and guardians feel overwhelmed by the prospect of addressing these topics. Sex Education for Teenagers provides an approachable, comprehensive guide to help your teen make informed ...

The path to reclaiming your self-worth begins with recognizing what you’re up against. At first, they seem charming, magnetic, and full of life. You’re drawn in by their energy, and you can’t help but want to be around them. But then, little by little, the mask begins to slip. Suddenly, you see them for who they really are—arrogant, inconsiderate, manipulative, and filled with a sense of self-grandeur that leaves no room for anyone else in the relationship. Your self-esteem begins to crumble, you no longer feel safe, and you’re left wondering: How did I get here? And how do I get ...

In an increasingly dangerous world, The Practical Guide to Personal Security equips everyday people with the mindset, tools, and real-world strategies used by elite professionals—proven strategies adapted for civilian life. From home defense to threat detection, self-defense to emergency response—whether you're walking across a college campus, coming home to an empty house, or managing a crisis, this book helps YOU take control of your safety.

Since Stephen Porges first proposed the Polyvagal Theory in 1994, its basic idea-that the level of safety we feel impacts our health and happiness-has radically shifted how researchers and clinicians approach trauma interventions and therapeutic interactions. Yet despite its wide acceptance, most of the writing on the topic has been obscured behind clinical texts and scientific jargon.

‘Each time my mother laid a finger on me… it was another step into the jaws of hell. Her abuse, more so than any other, destroyed me. It was the ultimate betrayal.’ Abused from the age of eight by her older brother and then her step-father, Maureen Wood quickly became numb to the constant...

Ff we spend our lives trying to be “the strong one,” we become exhausted, burned-out, and disconnected from our truest selves. What if it were different? Could there be a different way to be strong? Could strength mean more than pushing on and pushing through pain, bearing every heavy burden on our own? What if, instead, true strength were more like the tide: soft and bold, fierce and gentle, moving together as one powerful force? In Strong like Water, author and trauma therapist Aundi Kolber offers a framework for true flourishing.

Deb Dana provides a valuable blueprint for becoming conscious navigators of our nervous system—inhabiting a comforting inner sanctuary where we can finally relax, connect, and breathe again. Each audio session guides us out of dysregulation and overwhelm, helping us return to a state where we feel safe, calm, and regulated.

The title of this audiobook, Can I See Your Hands, refers to one of the key outcomes of this audiobook - being able to tell whether or not people want to cause us harm. To put it very simply, if you can see someone's hands and they are not concealing them, holding a weapon or positioning to strike you, one's levels of trust and confidence can increase. This simple example can serve as a reminder to all of us in many of the complex moments we have to deal with, and difficult decisions we have to make, in everyday life.

Have you ever felt completely alone—while lying next to someone who says they love you? You smile. You stay. You shrink. And yet, the ache only gets louder. This is not the loneliness of being single. This is the heartbreak of being half-loved. Of reaching for someone who’s right there—but never really with you. Of silencing your needs just to keep the peace… and slowly disappearing in the process. You Were There, But I Still Felt Alone is for the woman who’s done explaining her pain. Done begging for presence. Done calling it love when it only hurts. In these pages, you’ll find...

Full of actionable advice and insider tips, When Your Aging Parent Needs Help provides practical and flexible steps that move concerned families toward effective elder care action, while respecting a parent's dignity and autonomy.

Why do current medical guidelines insist that cosleeping is unsafe? What is the difference between SIDS and SUID, and are they related to cosleeping? What should parents do to make a safe sleep space for their infant? If a family chooses to cosleep, how should they respond to reproach from friends, family, or medical professionals? In Safe Infant Sleep, the world's authority on cosleeping breaks down the complicated political and social aspects of sleep safety, exposes common misconceptions, and compares current recommendations to hard science.

Blackmail Survival for Married Women: Immediate Steps to Stop the Threat By Frank M. Ahearn When a married woman is targeted for blackmail, the threat is immediate and personal. It’s not just the images or messages — it’s your marriage, your family, your reputation, and everything connected to your name. Blackmailers know this. That’s why they choose you. This manual gives you the exact steps to stop the threat before it spreads. No guesswork, no panic-driven mistakes — just a tactical plan written for married women facing digital predators. Inside, you’ll learn: • Why ...

Do you feel like people don't respect you? Maybe they ignore what you want or just take advantage of you. When that happens, life doesn't seem fair. But a sense of fairness can exist between you and everyone in your life when you learn to set true boundaries. Dave Jetson, a licensed professional counselor, has made a career out of helping people set boundaries. Now, in Setting True Boundaries, he will share with you the strategies his clients have used to transform their relationships and find peace of mind.

What if love didn’t have to hurt? What if the chaos, anxiety, and confusion in your relationship weren’t signs you’re too much or not enough, but clues that something deeper needs healing? Hold Me Right is not a book about quick fixes or romantic fairytales. It’s a deeply honest, practical, and powerful guide to building relationships that feel safe, passionate, and real. Written for anyone who’s tired of toxic cycles, emotional abandonment, and never quite feeling chosen, this book gives you the roadmap to create love that lasts without losing yourself. This book is for you if: ...

Truth So Raw: An Action Plan for Women Feeling Trapped in Abusive Relationships Are you feeling trapped in an abusive relationship, struggling to find a way out? "Truth So Raw" is a powerful guide designed specifically for women like you, offering a compassionate and practical roadmap to reclaim your life and embrace your freedom. This insightful book delves deep into understanding the complex dynamics of abuse, helping you recognize the signs and acknowledge your feelings. With a focus on building a reliable support system, creating safety plans, and empowering yourself with knowledge, ...

You've built the foundation. Now go deeper. In the first intimacy book (Book 7), you learned the fundamentals: daily touch, sacred conversations, quality time, appreciation, and maintaining individual identity. Those practices keep couples connected through everyday life. This book takes you further. Because there's a level of intimacy most couples never reach—not because they can't, but because they don't know how, they're close, but not truly known. They love each other, but hold back the parts they're afraid to show. 5 More Things to Improve Intimacy teaches the advanced practices that...

First coined in Deb Dana's book Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, "glimmers" are the micromoments in your day that spark a sense of joy. They can be anything from catching a view of the skyline to cuddling with your pet. Glimmers tell your nervous system that you are safe and okay in the world, thus shifting your system's response from defense to calm. When we notice and name glimmers, we train our nervous system to be open to more of these moments—expanding our overall sense of well-being.

A tumultuous journey through love, betrayal, and self-destruction. Elizabeth, a spirited woman living in the sixties, falls in love with Mike, a charming officer who introduces her to the world of gin and passion. But as their relationship deepens, Mike's dark side emerges, and Elizabeth finds herself trapped in a cycle of abuse and dependency. When Mike's infidelity pushes her to the edge, Elizabeth turns to gin for solace, spiralling into a destructive obsession that costs her everything. Can Elizabeth reclaim her children, her sanity, and her independence, or is she destined to drown in ...

Parenting isn't rocket science, it's just brain surgery. And Dr. Joshua Straub has good news for you: You can do it! You don't need to do all the "right" things as a parent. Both science and the Bible show us that the most important thing we can provide for our kids is a place of emotional safety. In other words, the posture from which we parent matters infinitely more than the techniques of parenting. Emotional safety - more than any other factor - is scientifically linked to raising kids who live, love, and lead well.

With a bachelor's and master's degree in education and over 30 years of experience, plus training in trauma sensitivity, author and mother of two, Jennifer Alushan, is ready to give parents and caregivers proven techniques to effectively understand and authentically interact with children so the healing process can begin.