Melissa Martin

My Mirror. My Reflection. My Depression is a harrowing yet empowering story of overcoming some of life's most difficult challenges and transforming them into purpose.This book is a true story that charts Melissa's healing journey. When Melissa discovers that she has been wearing a mask for the last 48 years, she realises that she has no choice but to change the course of her life. Having suffered from childhood sexual abuse from the age of six and keeping the secret from her parents, the trauma of abuse spirals into broken relationships causing her to wear a mask that hides the shame and fear of rejection. Living as a single parent and trying to raise three children on her own, she is left to live a life of depression embarrassment, rejection and suicidal thoughts.With no one to turn to, Melissa must find the strength to fight this unseen battle alone. Until one day God reveals her purpose, helping her reflect on her journey behind her depression and gives her the tools to remove her mask and receive her healing. Her journey to getting to love the reflection in the mirror is a powerful testament that we are not alone and that there is light beyond the tunnel. Her story a reminder that there is restoration after chaos and healing after abuse.

Someone lost their underpants There, dangling from that tree branch Are they YOURS? New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Can I Be Your Dog?, Troy Cummings, brings to life Melissa Martin's gentle but hilarious read aloud, filled with silliness and gleeful anticipation of THE END. One morning, Bear Cub wakes up and finds underwear hanging on a tree limb. Who could they belong to? Ever inquisitive, he sets out on a quest through the forest to find the tighty whities' rightful owner. Could the underpants belong to Squirrel? Moose? Snake, maybe? Salmon? Each animal denies that the bloomers belong to them, but readers will surely be giggling every step on the way...especially when they find out who the underpants actually belong to. Award-winning illustrator Troy Cummings delivers his signature warmth and humor to what could have been a very embarassing tail, er, I mean TALE, by author and child therapist Melissa Martin.

Cooper is the most curious canine companion around He always looks for the beauty and awe in any given situation. He has the heart of a child and the spirit of a dog. One day while on a walk with his owner, Melissa, a tiny creature stopped Cooper for a chat Soon, all the neighborhood animals gathered around to ask Cooper to share the wonder of his wisdom. Take a peek inside to see what he had to say

The state of college students’ mental health is a growing phenomenon across university campuses. Educators often watch students struggle with academic, social, financial, and familial issues. Over the past decade, these issues have led to an increasing number of students exhibiting behavior related to anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.Raising Mental Health Awareness in Higher Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities describes the current state of college students’ mental health in the United States, influences that contribute to wavering mental health, factors that promote flourishing mental health, and interventions that support mental health. While highlighting present programs and activities, readers will find new methods that can be implemented to support the needs of college students. This book is an important resource for staff and faculty in postsecondary institutions seeking current research on the growing problem of mental health in higher education.

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