Astrology for Yourself is designed to introduce you to the language, art, and science of astrology through a series of self-directed, program-learning exercises that will literally enable you to write your own chart interpretation. Aside from providing you a wealth of knowledge about your birth chart, Astrology for Yourself promises to promote personal growth and change your life.
In Healing from Depression, Douglas Bloch shares his struggle to stay alive amidst overwhelming despair and out-of-control anxiety attacks, and explains how the power of prayer and other holistic approaches ultimately led to his recovery. As one of the millions of Americans who suffer from depression, Bloch could not be helped by so-called "miracle" drugs. Therefore, he had to seek out conventional and alternative non-drug methods of healing. The result is a 12-week program that combines his inspirational story with a comprehensive manual on how to diagnose and treat depression, offering new hope and practical strategies to everyone who suffers from this debilitating condition. Complete with worksheets and goal sheets to customize individual plans, Healing from Depression is an accessible self-guided program for managing and recovering from depression. Acclaimed as a "life-line to healing," this important book stresses the importance of social support, on going self-care activities like relaxation, nutrition, exercise, prayer, meditation, support groups, therapy and keeping a daily mood diary and gratitude journal. 26 graphs & diagrams
Whether you are suffering from a mental or emotional disorder or facing a major life challenge, this book can console and encourage you during your bluest moments. Counselor and best-selling author Douglas Bloch presents 31 daily lessons to help you cope with times of difficulty, balance mood fluctuations, and live optimally while on the road to recovery. Each lesson includes a meditation, a series of affirmations, an inspiring quotation, and a practical activity to help transform the ideas into positive action. These healing words will encourage you to let go of fear and worry and let wellness and harmony into your life-one day at a time.
This is a classic and important collection of Scottish folklore and fairy tales. Douglas's collection appeals to all ages. The editor includes numerous and diverse tales. There are mysteries of animals, stories of the fairies, Brownies, Bogles, Kelpies, Mermaids and others, and tales of Witches. Some tales may be familiar from the traditional of European folklore, but all are presented here with a Scottish flavour. Included in this collection are stories of "The Strange Visitor," "How the Wolf Lost His Tail," "The Smith and the Fairies," "The Scottish Brownie," "The Witches of Delnabo," "The Witty Exploits of Mr. George Buchanan," "The Haunted Ships," and many other wondrous, and often comic, tales.