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Stress Free Exams
A NEW BOOK BY DR. EVA. J. HOFFMAN, PROVIDING TEENAGERS WITH VALUABLE TECHNIQUES AND IDEAS TO HELP REDUCE THE LEVEL OF EXAM STRESS.
Every year somewhere in the world teenagers are talking their own lives due to the levels of stress they feel to succeed, especially during exam time. In today’s world we still measure success of teenagers by their ability to pass exams. We provide them with the knowledge to take the exams, but do we ensure they are in the best possible mental and emotional state in offer to recall that knowledge?
BACKGROUND
The credit crunch was synonymous with the money market collapsing in the USA. These days with the financial markets all connected globally the fallout is felt far and wide. Today, more than ever before, the effects of globalization spill over into every walk of life in every country and each one of us is touched directly or indirectly.
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A Mother Apart
Originally published on 05/02/2008 - 6:58 p.m. GMT
This book is a handbook for women who live apart from their children. There seems to be an increasingly large number of women in this situation and not a lot of resources for them. They want to learn how to free themselves from excessive guilt and other difficult emotions.
Written by a qualified and very experienced counselor, Sarah Hart, A Mother Apart is a beautifully produced book filled with inspiring stories of women. It also contains practical exercises for the reader to do, such as journaling, looking at situations from different perspectives, and much more. This is a must-read for any mother dealing with separation from her children.
Water Under the Bridge
Originally published on 05/02/2008 - 6:52 p.m. GMT
Book Cover: Water Under The Bridge
This is the first book to be written by a western woman living and working as an Afghan. Jo Parker tells her story in a straightforward and gripping story with tales of Afghan weddings, funerals, and rivalries. Dressed as an Afghan woman, and with a ginger kitten she rescued in Pakistan, she survives accidents and illness and gains the respect of the tough mujahideen fighters she works with.
This is a fascinating and very entertaining look into a rarely-seen culture and a story of bravery, ingenuity, and humor. As a Westerner and a woman, Jo needs to complete her assignment by winning over the locals and showing the community leaders respect while achieving the outcome. You will love how she recounts a day when she has to go out in the blazing heat fully covered in traditional Afghan attire and solve a problem with the bridge.
Unlocking Conversations with Those who have Cognitive Loss
Diana Waugh is like millions of adult children who have parents suffering from cognitive loss. Cognitive loss is a condition marked with short-term memory loss and problems making decisions, though many people associate it only with Alzheimer’s disease. She says, “I knew all the ‘correct’ ways to teach people how to talk and interact with their loved ones suffering from this condition, but when it came to my own mother, I was at a loss.” Her personal frustration led her to develop a workbook she could use to help her have more meaningful conversations with her mother.
“I knew my mom was still inside this person who couldn’t really remember details very well. I just had to find new ways to communicate with her,” explains Diana.
Diana took what she knew about the elderly and cognitive loss and combined it with a practical approach to communication. People with cognitive loss are just like the rest of us. They want to feel competent. When conversations can be changed to focus on what these loved ones know and remember more meaningful conversations ensue.
Diana created a short book based on these ideas and included prompts to help people identify subjects for conversations. In the book, she discusses how loved ones with cognitive loss may have trouble living in our reality, but we can live in theirs.
She stresses the importance of avoiding the word ‘no,’ and the question “Don’t you remember?” She then discusses how people can think about the things their parent, friend, aunt, or grandparent used to love to hear, smell, taste, and see. Using these prompts, Diana gives examples on how to change a conversation from confrontational to comforting while allowing both parties to enjoy the memories and time together.
Diana provides multiple examples of effective conversation starters using the phrase, “I was thinking.” This phrase doesn’t challenge the loved one to try and remember anything, it’s simply a neutral way to introduce a topic and invite the loved one to share their thoughts on the subject.
Diana’s book, “I Was Thinking…Unlocking the Door to Successful Conversations with Loved Ones with Cognitive Loss,” is available for purchase ($14.50) or download ($5) at www.iwasthinking.info.
