Kirjahaku

Patterns of family life are changing rapidly and; with them, the role of fathers in parenting. Fatherhood and fathering are an important concern for every practitioner, whether they are working with fathers directly, with children, couples and families, or with individuals discussing their own fathers. Yet fathers are often neglected in research and overlooked in professional practice. This book synthesises existing and original research to provide a wide-ranging overview of the salient theoretical and practical issues inherent in working with fathers. Setting its analysis in a clear context of social and cultural change, the book highlights the importance of keeping fathers in mind at all times in therapeutic work. In particular, it: • Considers the practical challenges of engaging fathers in clinical work• Addresses issues of difference, whether of culture, class or domestic living arrangements• Draws on systemic, narrative and attachment theory to illuminate some of the key issues for practice• Discusses working with fathers from a variety of angles, including mental health issues in men, domestic violence, group work and working with fathers in prisons• Provides vivid and illuminating vignettes to illustrate issues for practice With its strong focus and emphasis on reflective practice, this is an essential book full of thoughtful and accessible guidance for trainees and practitioners in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, family therapy, social work and related fields.

Growing up with the homicide of someone she loved so dearly, Gabriella Fredrickson chooses to fill to fill her life with meaning by living with her best friend, Phillip, and working at a crisis shelter for abused and neglected children. She even co-founded a fundraiser with her sister-in-law for children in the foster care system to help them escape the troubles of their every day lives.She chose to stay away from love as a way to make sure her heart never gets broken again until Travis, Olivia and Casey's son, comes knocking at her door and turns her world upside down. She quickly finds herself falling in love and begins to let her guard down as she opens herself up to the grief and pain of her past while pushing to overcome her fears.She never expected to fall in love with two abused children from the shelter in the process and she soon finds herself on an unexpected path of tragedy, filled with heart-wrenching decisions as she fights for a little girl's life.A sequel to The Deception of Destiny, The Perception of Gabriella is an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and despair. It shows we can't chose who we fall in love with and that life doesn't always go as planned.

Gabriella Fredrickson has filled her life with meaning after the tragic loss of her mother by co-founding a fundraiser to help children in the foster care system and by working at a crisis shelter for abused and neglected children.She never imagined the son of her family's longtime nemesis, Travis, to show up at her door in the middle of the night and turn her world upside down.Travis has every quality she has always hated about men including being ridiculously handsome and rich, but there is something intriguing about him that makes it hard for Gabby to resist his charm.But when an unexpected tragedy arises, Gabby must decide to open up her heart and take a risk that will change her life as she knows it.Northern Winds is a story of one young woman's discovery that with selfless courage and strength anything is possible if you believe. It will pull at your heartstrings and make you a believer that one person really can make a difference.

Valarie Renyalds had the life she always dreamed of. A family, a beautiful lake house, and spending her days surrounded by books in her family's bookstore. Until, she catches her husband having an affair with his skinny, twenty-something secretary. He defends his infidelity by telling Val that he is just not attracted to her anymore after letting herself go since giving birth to their now, teenage daughter.She vows to lose the weight and win her life back by joining a gym and attending a nutrition class. As a binge eater, Val not only struggles with her emotional eating issues, but also with the attraction to the handsome and single gym owner. She seems to be a klutz every time she sees him. From falling off a treadmill to being saved by him in a grocery store parking lot. She even chokes on a cream puff in a moment of weakness. Val just can't seem to get a break around him.If that is not enough, Val finds herself breaking into a hunting shack while stranded in the middle of a snowstorm with none other than the handsome gym owner. Will she find the strength to follow her heart and win back all she lost or move on entirely? Jennifer Walters does it again as she wins our hearts in this breathtaking novel that makes us all ask ourselves the question, How much would you lose to get your life back?

One moment Madeline Jones has it all: a family she adores, a job she loves as an elementary school librarian, and a luxurious home with a breathtaking view overlooking West Sturgeon lake.Now, almost a year after a terrible tragedy split up her family and left her divorced and broken, she must return to work and face her old life she no longer recognizes. Even more horrifying, her ex-husband has now officially taken over the school principal role and is now her new boss. She returns to the secret pond, hidden in the woods down the street from her work, where she finds solace in her happy family memories spent there together through the years.Her co-worker and best friend, Whitney will do anything she can to help Maddy heal her broken heart. She convinces Maddy to agree to follow her instructions in a series of letters that will bring her out of her comfort zone and lead her to stand in front of a tough crowd to practice her dream of being a stand-up comedian. They also lead her to meet a handsome rock climbing instructor that just happens to fall head over heels for her. The Memories We Keep, is a journey of self-discovery and taking chances. It will make you laugh one minute and have you reaching for a tissue the next. It is a story of the depths of love and the pain and happiness that comes with living.

Valarie Renyalds had the life she always dreamed of. A family, a beautiful lake house, and spending her days surrounded by books in her family's bookstore. Until, she catches her husband having an affair with his skinny, twenty-something secretary. He defends his infidelity by telling Val that he is just not attracted to her anymore after letting herself go since giving birth to their now, teenage daughter.She vows to lose the weight and win her life back by joining a gym and attending a nutrition class. As a binge eater, Val not only struggles with her emotional eating issues, but also with the attraction to the handsome and single gym owner. She seems to be a klutz every time she sees him. From falling off a treadmill to being saved by him in a grocery store parking lot. She even chokes on a cream puff in a moment of weakness. Val just can't seem to get a break around him.If that is not enough, Val finds herself breaking into a hunting shack while stranded in the middle of a snowstorm with none other than the handsome gym owner. Will she find the strength to follow her heart and win back all she lost or move on entirely? Jennifer Walters does it again as she wins our hearts in this breathtaking novel that makes us all ask ourselves the question, How much would you lose to get your life back?

Set in the enchanting waters of Side Lake during Christmastime, Victoria is back in book 4 of The Turtle Creek series in a tale of love and hope, and the true joy of living.Victoria Finney has always been the planner. So, when she's blindsided by a terminal diagnosis, she's not just worried about her own future-she's worried about her husband, Troy. Determined to ensure he's cared for after she's gone, Victoria embarks on an unconventional mission: find Troy a new wife. Without telling him about her diagnosis, she secretly brings her sister-in-law with her to a grief support group to seek out a potential wife, sets up an online dating profile for him, and throws herself into living her remaining days to the fullest.Meanwhile, Victoria's niece, Lizzy, escapes a dangerous relationship and moves in with her. Reeling from her past and wary of love, Lizzy isn't prepared to fall for Tim, a charming yet persistent man connected to Victoria's tight-knit circle of friends. The witty banter between them only masks Lizzie's fear of trusting someone new, but Tim might just be the one to help her heal.As Christmas approaches, Victoria creates an advent calendar full of bucket-list items, drawing her family and friends into a series of joyful and bittersweet adventures. Each day spent with her loved ones brings them closer, and Victoria soon realizes that the real legacy she'll leave behind isn't finding Troy a new wife-it's the bond she's created between them all.Full of heart, humor, and second chances, Christmas in Side Lake is the fourth book in The Turtle Creek Series and a story about living life fully, even in the face of loss. Perfect for fans of contemporary romance with a dash of holiday magic.

Victoria Finney has always been the planner. So, when she's blindsided by a terminaldiagnosis, she's not just worried about her own future-she's worried about herhusband, Troy. Determined to ensure he's cared for after she's gone, Victoria embarkson an unconventional mission: find Troy a new wife. Without telling him about herdiagnosis, she secretly brings her sister-in-law with her to a grief support group to seek out a potential wife, sets upan online dating profile for him, and throws herself into living her remaining days to thefullest.Meanwhile, Victoria's niece, Lizzy, escapes a dangerous relationship and moves in withher. Reeling from her past and wary of love, Lizzy isn't prepared to fall for Tim, acharming yet persistent man connected to Victoria's tight-knit circle of friends. The wittybanter between them only masks Lizzie's fear of trusting someone new, but Tim mightjust be the one to help her heal.As Christmas approaches, Victoria creates an advent calendar full of bucket-list items, drawing her family and friends into a series of joyful and bittersweet adventures. Eachday spent with her loved ones brings them closer, and Victoria soon realizes that thereal legacy she'll leave behind isn't finding Troy a new wife-it's the bond she's createdbetween them all.Full of heart, humor, and second chances, Christmas in Side Lake is the fourth book inThe Turtle Creek Series and a story about living life fully, even in the face of loss. Perfect forfans of contemporary romance with a dash of holiday magic.

Set in the beautiful rural lake town of Side Lake, Minnesota, Jennifer Walters' new novel beautifully portrays the pristine charm of lake life and the potential for two best friends to fall in love, if only they can let go of their past.Lyndsey Jones lives on the lake and waits all year to have the summers off to spend with her best friend, Kat. Only this summer, she finds out her best friend is going to be gone for the entire summer, leaving Lyndsey feeling bored and alone. That is, until Kevin Finney moves in next door with his charm and good looks and turns her lonely summer into the best summer of her life.Lyndsey and Kevin instantly bond and soon become inseparable, spending the summer exploring the beauty of lake life in a whole new light. She can't help falling for him, even though she knows he has his eyes set on someone else and only thinks of her as a friend.When they both end up at the same college, their relationship is put to a test when an unexpected event occurs. As secrets begin to unfold, their friendship is beyond repair, leaving them both broken-hearted.Over a decade later, Lyndsey and Kevin's careers overlap and force them to work together. Kevin is cold and grumpy, acting as though he doesn't know who she is. His behavior hurts Lyndsey, and she struggles to let go of the past and her strong feelings for the only man she ever loved.Both back in Side Lake together for a wedding, the truth comes out and Lyndsey must decide if she has spent too much of her life thinking about Kevin Finney or if he is worth fighting for. It is the perfect follow up to The Memories We Keep, which is the first book in The Turtle Creek Series.