Exploring the theme of faith, the book illustrates the journey of an individual who sows seeds with the hope of expanding the kingdom of God. The act of sowing symbolizes the deep-rooted belief that even a small amount of faith can lead to significant growth and transformation. Through this metaphor, the narrative emphasizes the power of hope and the potential impact of one's faith on the world.
Dementia doesn't just affect the person with the diagnosis, but their family and friends too. This book provides practitioners with strategies to support families living with dementia pre- to post-diagnosis, using the story of a family and based on research throughout to help practitioners understand the lived experiences of everyone involved.
This text highlights individuals' own lived and felt experience, in order to share expertise about mental health problems. Looking at five common mental health states - anxiety, depression, mood extremes, states of altered reality and impaired cognition - the book also addresses the experience of care offered by health and social services and the impact of other people's responses. Drawing on personal narratives from a range of sources, this text foregrounds the voices of experts by experience, relates those voices to the academic literature and emphasises the importance of person-centred care and participation by services users in their own care.
Focusing on the Traditional Epidemiological Theory, this research investigates how workplace characteristics influence rates of occupational injuries and illnesses. It specifically analyzes the impact of six employer health and safety practices, such as the presence of labor unions, industrial hygiene services, and formal safety training programs. The study utilizes data from the National Occupational Exposure Survey conducted by NIOSH between 1981 and 1983 to explore these relationships.
The narrative explores the journey of a 40-something writer reflecting on their lifelong passion for storytelling, which began in childhood. Despite believing in their talent, life took unexpected turns that shifted writing from a public pursuit to a personal refuge. The author embraces self-delusion and nostalgia, revealing a deep connection to the craft and the challenges of balancing dreams with reality.
Focusing on a person-centred approach, this workbook offers innovative perspectives on dementia care for students, practitioners, and caregivers. It emphasizes understanding the experiences of individuals living with dementia, promoting empathy and tailored care strategies.
The book explores how various forms of contemporary media influence public attitudes towards mental health and illness, highlighting the significance for nursing, psychiatry, psychology, and related fields. It serves as a foundational resource for students and professionals, emphasizing the need for health practitioners to understand these media impacts in order to address stigma and improve mental health perceptions effectively.
A Gift from the Heart of Any Daughter or Son
Drawn from many different eras and cultures, this volume represents some of the most eloquent and beautiful words ever written to a mother... and they will fill her spirit with the love and appreciation she deserves each day of the year. The handmade paper chose for the cover of this book is specially crafted from mulberry trees, with real flower petals, grasses, leaves, and bark embedded in the paper. Using age-old techniques, this paper is made without cutting down trees or harming the natural environment.
