Kirjahaku

Jayce Recovered? may be read as a stand-alone novel or as part of the series entitled Tara's Family.The books in this series are: Jayce Recovered?; Braking Kane; From the Valley In "Jayce Recovered?", Tara, the narrator, tells us the story of her younger brother, Jayce. Because his behavior suddenly deteriorates sharply, at about age fourteen, Jayce goes to live with his sister, Tara, her husband, Teddy, and their two small sons. Tara and Teddy struggle to help Jayce find his way out of criminal behavior and drug abuse, while, at the same time, working to grow and raise their own little family. In addition, Teddy's younger brother, Joey, also struggling with addictions, needs their help. For those who have read other novels in this series, Jayce's prominent role makes this a 'must read' for those who have gotten to know this character. But, for those who are new to this sequence of books, Jayce Recovered? is a great place to start getting to know this very likable, very close, and very determined, family. This series of books was written to help the author, herself, to explore the many issues surrounding Substance Use Disorder and to "shore up" her own level of compassion toward those who are most often suffering with the onset of this dis-ease: adolescents and their families. This is a work of fiction. In today's world, treatment of addictions is best done in a professional setting designed to help the addict into a successful recovery. Ms. Dell hopes that these books will, also, provide insight for, and engender compassion among, those for whom this is not an issue, so that they may better understand their neighbors, friends, and even other family members, who are struggling.Each book in this series comes with Discussion Questions, both for the General Reader and for those who find themselves "in the trenches" (perhaps as counselors-in-training, family members, teachers, law enforcement, or in other capacities in the community).May it serve the purpose.

Braking Kane: the Struggle to Stop may be read as a stand-alone novel or as part of the series entitled Tara's Family.The books in this series are: Jayce Recovered?; Braking Kane; From the Valley .Tara Wilson watched her late husband try to help both his brother and her brother, as the two boys struggled with Substance Use Disorder. So, she is not thrilled with the idea of dealing with this in her own home ...again. Tara, a teacher and the mother of four, has given up trying to understand the reasons for substance abuse among the young men in her family. Her conclusion is that "prevention is the best cure", and that's how she is trying to raise her four kids. But when her young nephew, Kane, shows up on her doorstep - a runaway, sick, and majorly under the influence - how can she turn him away? At age thirteen, Kane already knows that he's in trouble. In a desperate attempt to leave "people, places, and things" behind, he steals from his parents and flies across the country, hoping to make contact with his mother's sister, Tara.This series of books was written to help the author, herself, to explore the many issues surrounding Substance Use Disorder and to "shore up" her own level of compassion toward those who are most often suffering with the onset of this dis-ease: adolescents and their families. This is a work of fiction. In today's world, treatment of addictions is best done in a professional setting designed to help the addict into a successful recovery. Ms. Dell hopes that these books will, also, provide insight for, and engender compassion among, those for whom this is not an issue, so that they may better understand their neighbors, friends, and even other family members, who are struggling.Each book comes with Discussion Questions, both for the General Reader and for those who find themselves "in the trenches" (perhaps as counselors-in-training, family members, teachers, law enforcement, or in other capacities in the community).May it serve the purpose.

Omniology can be used for home-leaving, adulting, transitioning, parenting, homeschooling, or downsizing. The activities are designed to guide the Omniology "student" in creating an effective lifestyle for himself in the present, as well as a system for gathering and organizing information that he will need for life stages that he has yet to reach and master. Omniology is the "study of everything", because, as we each grow and change, and as the world is constantly changing, adults are responsible for educating themselves on "everything" (And, of course, the problem with everything is that there is just so much of it ) Omniology seeks to "break it down", because, while so much is changing, there are some basics that remain the same for all of us, through time. This manual consists of four parts: PART I is a personal organization program for organized, responsible adulthood, which still allows for time to "play" and to grow. (Cycle Themes include: Body Care, Paperwork, Possessions, Shelter and Transportation, Beliefs, Education and Career, "Weird People" (community), "Neat Things" (recreation and new experiences), "Mind Peers" (finding intimates), and Growth. PART II Is the MMT (Maximizing My Time) Series, a journaling and DIY life coaching program, for those who are seeking to find a purpose or a new direction in life. PART III are the Letter Days, each one suggesting activities that are designed to develop: (A) creativity, (D) learning skills, (E) the ability to share knowledge and talents, (F) the ability to socialize with healthy recreation, (I) the ability to have in-depth discussions, and (J) the ability to self-evaluate and self-direct. PART IV gives instructions for using this program in a wide variety of settings, and for courses of varying lengths. a) It may be a DIY course for anyone of any age, seeking an organized, perhaps minimalist, lifestyle.b) It may be used by parents in preparing their children for independent adulthood. c) It may be used in programs for the Gifted and Talented (who sometimes like to get "lost in their work" and who seek an efficient system for managing the "everything else" in their lives). d) It may also be used by men's, women's, or youth groups, in churches, in which a small group of people meet to work through the materials together, for mutual Education and Encouragement. (These are called "E-Groups"). e) It may be used in preparing those who are reintegrating into the greater community after substance abuse treatment, or as a substance abuse prevention curriculum (as this is a lifestyle model that has been used in large, therapuetic communities). FOR TEACHERS - Instructions are given for use in public schools, as a quarter, semester, or full year course, with suggestions for grading within the confines of the public school evaluation system. (It may be used as an outline for a new program or, perhaps, as a "Home and Career" or a Gifted and Talented course.) FOR TRAVELERS - Throughout Part I of the course, there are quotes from another course called "Travel Education", (indictated by the letters "TE" in italics), also written by the author, and from which she took many of the "basics" that would become Omniology. Interested travelers might decide to use these quotes to put together a travel journal for their next trip FOR PARENTS - Also included throughout the course are tips for parents, or others, who are working with young people and doing this course in a family-like setting. These are indicated by the word: "Parents: " in italics.

This book may be read as a stand-alone novel or as part of the series entitled Tara's Family. In From the Valley: A Novel of Family, Drugs, Recovery, Consequences, and Relationships, Tara Wilson is, once again, called upon to help out the members of her family. This time, she finds herself faced with yet another nephew who shows up on her doorstep "under the influence". But Sladen is already nineteen, and his father lives right down the street. Tara still has a young daughter to raise and is very hesitant to get involved in the issues of her younger brother's son. But the kid's mother walked out on him when he was just a toddler, and he hasn't seen her since. He and his father just don't connect, and his substance abuse is escalating. Despite Tara's reluctance to get involved, Sladen's issues will not go away. When she finally agrees to help him, Tara finds herself pulled into the middle of a very complicated family situation that will take all her energy, focus, and skills to navigate. The books in this series are: Jayce Recovered?; Braking Kane; From the Valley This series of books was written to help the author, herself, to explore the many issues surrounding Substance Use Disorder and to "shore up" her own level of compassion toward those who are most often suffering with the onset of this dis-ease: adolescents and their families. This is a book of fiction. In today's world, treatment of addictions is best done in a professional setting designed to help the addict into a successful recovery. But Ms. Dell hopes that these books will also provide insight for, and engender compassion among, those for whom this is not a personal issue, so that they may better understand their neighbors, friends, and even other family members, who are struggling.Each book comes with Discussion Questions, both for the General Reader and for those who find themselves "in the trenches" (perhaps as counselors-in-training, family members, teachers, law enforcement, or in other capacities in the community).May it serve the purpose.