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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Mary Kay Carson
Loneliness, or the feeling of being cut off from others, is an epidemic among people in America. Studies have shown that up to half of Americans are lonely. While some may think that clergy have a strong built-in community, this is not often the case. According to leadership development consultants Mary Kay DuChene and Mark Sundby, clergy are as lonely as the general population. In A Path to Belonging: Overcoming Clergy Loneliness, DuChene and Sundby argue that clergy need to address their experience of loneliness. First, loneliness can interfere with leadership effectiveness. Second, it offers a ministry opportunity to connect with people around the topic of loneliness. But clergy must first deal with their own loneliness and begin to experience the healing balm of social connection. Each chapter begins with a case study that illustrates an aspect of clergy loneliness. DuChene and Sundby draw on original research on loneliness among clergy across denominations, first administering the state-of-the-art inventory to measure loneliness and then following up with qualitative interviews. They also draw on years of experience working directly with clergy and congregations. The authors then offer tools and remedies for the path toward a healthy sense of contentment and belonging. The book also explores what judicatory leaders, congregations, and friends and family of clergy can do to support clergy. By normalizing and reframing loneliness, however, A Path to Belonging not only suggests ways to overcome the loneliness present in ministry. DuChene and Sundby propose an even larger vision: Perhaps clergy can also help the congregations they serve become social connectors in their communities and thereby begin to solve the epidemic of loneliness in the United States.
Storytelling in the 21st Century: ShortWorks Humanities Issue
Mary Kay Jennings
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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Stories that Changed the World: A Humanities Mini Text
Mary Kay Jennings
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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The idea of the "story" often conjures up the kinds of tales we encountered as children, ones that swept us away to different times and places, took us on adventures we could never have experienced under the protection of our families. And this may well illustrate the power of the story at its most fundamental level - to transport us out of ourselves, offer us experiences that we may otherwise never have, and allow us to empathize with the characters that have them. Join Dr. Mary Kay Jennings, professor of literature and creative writing, on this adventure through the history of the story from Mesopotamia to the late 20th century in the Humanities Mini Text: Stories that Changed the World. About Humanities Mini Texts A ShortWorks series, Humanities Mini Texts bring readable, pocket-sized presentations of key themes, motifs, and aspects of Western history, culture, art, and literature. These introductory texts offer general discussions on important periods and influences in the great movements of Western culture. About ShortWorks ShortWorks is an independent publishing group that compiles short compelling works, from arts, literature and music to social criticism and history to science and technology. www.shortworks.co
After her marriage in 1976, Mary Kay Schippers left the family farm to move to the city, embark on a career and raise a family with her high school sweetheart. In 1995, after her aging parents moved to town and decided to sell some land that had been owned and farmed by their family for over a century, Mary Kay and her husband stepped in and bought the land. As the fourth generation to own that land, she was determined to preserve the legacy for her sons and future generations. But it wasn't until 2008 that Mary Kay felt an unmistakeable urge to return to her farming roots on a full-time basis. The Return to the Family Farm explores the many ups and downs of leaving the city behind and returning to one's rural roots. It continues the family and farm history found in A Year on the Family Farm and Another Year on the Family Farm. With its lilting storytelling style and abundant humor, The Return to the Family Farm is sure to warm the hearts of young and old alike....
After her marriage in 1976, Mary Kay Schippers left the family farm to move to the city, embark on a career and raise a family with her high school sweetheart. In 1995, after her aging parents moved to town and decided to sell some land that had been owned and farmed by their family for over a century, Mary Kay and her husband stepped in and bought the land. As the fourth generation to own that land, she was determined to preserve the legacy for her sons and future generations. But it wasn't until 2008 that Mary Kay felt an unmistakeable urge to return to her farming roots on a full-time basis. The Return to the Family Farm explores the many ups and downs of leaving the city behind and returning to one's rural roots. It continues the family and farm history found in A Year on the Family Farm and Another Year on the Family Farm. With its lilting storytelling style and abundant humor, The Return to the Family Farm is sure to warm the hearts of young and old alike....
Words of Wisdom . . . Thoughts of Hope: A collection of poetry and devotions to bless the heart and soul
Mary Kay Glunt
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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Words of Wisdom . . . Thoughts of Hope: A collection of poetry and meditations to bless the heart and soul (Black and White Edition)
Mary Kay Glunt
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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From Witt to Holeman: A History and Genealogy of the John Witt Family of Virginia
Mary Kay Hushman Lavezzari
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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What is humor exactly? How do you use it to maximize learning? If it is so important, why is it rarely mentioned in teacher preparation without some clues for finding and using it? The purpose of this book is to affirm, sustain, and encourage educators in the practice of humor not only as a personal tool to optimize a healthy lifestyle, but to maximize the benefits of humor in education. These benefits include current research-based data on the use of humor to nurture creativity, to increase the capacity for memory retention, to support an optimal learning environment and to build safe communities that reflect the relational trust necessary for collaborative learning. An environment of fun is an indicator of a culture of trust. Each chapter of this book includes a study group format and powerful practice ideas for leaders. These tools can facilitate creative data analysis for educational leaders interested in understanding the relatively new field of positive psychology and how it can contribute to a joyful learning environment that promotes collaborative relationships.
Literacy Leadership to Support Reading Improvement
Mary Kay Moskal; Ayn F. Keneman; Leslie K. Landreth; Judith Hayn; Connie M. Obrochta
Guilford Publications
2011
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Packed with vivid examples from actual schools, this book explores specific ways that literacy leaders can partner with teachers to meet all students' instructional needs. It provides a range of research-based strategies for implementing effective instruction in a response-to-intervention framework. It also describes innovative interventions—including schoolwide programs and family and community initiatives—that promote success for struggling readers. Practical ideas are presented for engaging particular populations, such as boys and middle and high school students, and for supporting teachers' professional development. Eight reproducible handouts and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.
Humor gets very little respect! While references to the importance of having a sense of humor are liberally sprinkled throughout the popular media, and it is usually mentioned as one of the qualities of effective employees, it is rare to find purposeful humor practice. Humor is without a doubt the one quality that most of us agree is needed in life. However, it is rare to find serious applications on the benefits of applying humor in everyday life and in our world of work. When the federal government tried to incorporate humor into a staff development program of a federal agency, there was an outcry. It seems that humor was thought to be a waste of taxpayer money, and the program was axed. The purpose of Using Humor to Maximize Living is to affirm, sustain, and encourage people in the practice of humor not only as a personal tool to optimize a healthy life style, but also to maximize the benefits of humor in everyday life. Check out the research that includes a review on the use of humor to nurture creativity, to increase the capacity for memory retention, to support an optimal work environment, and to build safe communities that reflect the relational trust necessary for maximizing living. Author, Mary Kay Morrison teaches a 3 hour grad course in Humor Studies through the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) at the annual conference each year: http://www.aath.org/humor-academy
Humor gets very little respect! While references to the importance of having a sense of humor are liberally sprinkled throughout the popular media, and it is usually mentioned as one of the qualities of effective employees, it is rare to find purposeful humor practice. Humor is without a doubt the one quality that most of us agree is needed in life. However, it is rare to find serious applications on the benefits of applying humor in everyday life and in our world of work. When the federal government tried to incorporate humor into a staff development program of a federal agency, there was an outcry. It seems that humor was thought to be a waste of taxpayer money, and the program was axed. The purpose of Using Humor to Maximize Living is to affirm, sustain, and encourage people in the practice of humor not only as a personal tool to optimize a healthy life style, but also to maximize the benefits of humor in everyday life. Check out the research that includes a review on the use of humor to nurture creativity, to increase the capacity for memory retention, to support an optimal work environment, and to build safe communities that reflect the relational trust necessary for maximizing living.
Introduction to Community Oral History
Mary Kay Quinlan; Nancy MacKay; Barbara W Sommer
Left Coast Press Inc
2013
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The first book of the five-volume Community Oral History Toolkit sets the stage for an oral history project by placing community projects into a larger context of related fields and laying a sound theoretical foundation. It introduces the field of oral history to newcomers, with discussions of the historical process, the evolution of oral history as a research methodology, the nature of community, and the nature of memory. It also elaborates on best practices for community history projects and presents a detailed overview of the remaining volumes of the Toolkit, which cover Planning, Management, Interviewing, and After-the-Interview processing and curation. Introduction to Community Oral History features a comprehensive glossary, index, bibliography, and references, as well as numerous sample forms that are needed throughout the process of conducting community oral history projects.
Interviewing in Community Oral History
Mary Kay Quinlan; Nancy MacKay; Barbara W Sommer
Left Coast Press Inc
2013
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The interview is the anchor of an oral history project. The fourth book in the five-volume Community Oral History Toolkit guides the interviewer through all the steps from interview preparation through follow-up. It includes guidance on selecting interviewees, training interviewers, using recording equipment, and ethical issues concerning the interviewer-interviewee relationship. Packed with instructive case studies, Volume 4 offers concrete practical examples and advice for issues such as pre-interview research, developing interview questions and points for guiding discussion, ideal interview settings and conditions, strategies for stimulating interviewees’ memories, acceptable communication techniques and behavior throughout the interview process, and rounding out interview documentation with supplementary materials and contextual information.
On Mary Kay and Dan Verhoff's wedding day, she vowed to love him for better, for worse, in sickness and in health.As they built a beautiful family together, little did they know that Dan would be tragically diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a fatal brain disease that sabotaged his language, personality and behavior.Mary Kay never left his side, even in the darkest moments when he plummeted into the abyss of dementia.- This inspirational book is about a brave caregiver who survived the painful journey she traveled with her beloved husband.- This motivational book is for those who are caregivers in various capacities.- This tender love story is about a husband and wife who honored their marriage vows ... to the very end.
At 18 months of age, Eli's world flips upside down. His sister is sick. Now, Eli has to be both brave and selfless for his sister, and it's not always easy. Weaving in and out of his emotions with curiosity and courage, Eli learns how to tackle the hardships that come with many years of feeling alone. Readers of this story will learn how to understand and manage their own feelings, no matter how big, scary, or confusing. And they'll have fun along the way, thanks to Eli's silliness and sense of fun in spite of adversity. This book is a must for any child struggling to cope with a sibling's illness, allowing them to feel seen, validated, and no longer alone.