Today's world can be a terrifying and heartbreaking place to live in, and as women we have ringside seats to the unexpected and traumatic events that take place. Women are frequently the victims of violent crime, are more likely to become HIV-positive, and often have to suffer devastating trauma, such as rape or a miscarriage. And when women are not directly affected by these distressing events, they are most often the ones called on to provide help and comfort to those who have. Her Strength provides simple and practical ...
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Today's world can be a terrifying and heartbreaking place to live in, and as women we have ringside seats to the unexpected and traumatic events that take place. Women are frequently the victims of violent crime, are more likely to become HIV-positive, and often have to suffer devastating trauma, such as rape or a miscarriage. And when women are not directly affected by these distressing events, they are most often the ones called on to provide help and comfort to those who have. Her Strength provides simple and practical advice for women in dealing with both the practical and emotional tasks of handling violent crime, loss and illness. The title provides clear and easy-to-understand explanations and checklists for what needs to be done after a traumatic event. The title - sets out the types of emotional responses to expect; offers a range of emotional tools that women can use to better cope with the event; helps to gauge where to begin with the healing process; focuses on how to better cope with emotional responses such as fear, anger and guilt; and sets out how to begin rebuilding trust after trauma. In essence, this title serves as a practical and emotional first-aid kit for the traumatic events that occur in women's lives, and is an essential item in every woman's self-help arsenal.
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