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Listening Below the Noise: The Transformative Power of Silence
by Anne D. LeClaire“Listening Below the Noise offers readers the possibility of finding grace and peace in the natural world and in ourselves. Elegant and honest… one of those rare books that finds its way into our hearts, and stays there.” — Ann Hood, author of The Knitting CircleA meditation on silence, the art of being present, and simple spirituality from critically acclaimed novelist Anne D. LeClaire (Entering Normal, The Lavender Hour), Listening Below the Noise offers a practical path to achieving calm, peaceful solitude in hectic lives. Practitioners of yoga and meditation of various traditions have long known the curative powers of stillness; in Listening Below the Noise, LeClaire offers her own unique, compelling version of this ancient wisdom tradition.
Listening Closely: A Journey to Bilateral Hearing
by Arlene RomoffImagine what it would be like not to hear a sound--no music, no friendly voices, no children's laughter. Arlene Romoff doesn't have to imagine how it would feel: she lived it. Although she was born with normal hearing, in her late teens it began to slip away, as if someone were lowering the volume of the world around her. Over the next twenty-five years, Arlene began a long, slow descent into deafness so profound that no hearing aid or assistive device could help. The experience was devastating.But then Arlene opted for what she considers a miracle: She got a cochlear implant. Using electrodes threaded into the cochlea, an internal computer chip, and an external computer processor, cochlear implants bypass the damaged portion of the cochlea and stimulate the auditory nerve directly, allowing sound to reach the brain. Amazingly, she could hear again.Arlene's journey, however, isn't just about the magic of technology. What she endured reveals as much about the strength of the human spirit, about the wonders of chance and fate, and about making the most of what life dishes out. For Arlene, events seemed to unfold almost as if they were a part of some elaborate plan: just when she went deaf, her insurance company began paying for the implants. And ten years later, when her old cochlear implant finally failed she received new state-of-the-art technology and underwent yet another metamorphosis--one that helped her continue to counsel others in a similar situation.LISTENING CLOSELY will give you a chance to walk in Arlene Romoff's shoes, to understand the pain of her loss and the joy of once again being able to hear the music of the world. Those suffering from hearing loss--or who have loved one who is--will find Arlene's very special journey both inspirational and informative.
Listening When Parts Speak: A Practical Guide to Healing with Internal Family Systems Therapy and Ancestor Wisdom
by Tamala FloydAn expert therapist and teacher leads you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing from collective and intergenerational trauma, based in the powerful practice of Internal Family Systems therapy.The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of psychotherapy is acclaimed for its power to help us recognize and integrate disparate parts of ourselves—a revolutionary course of treatment that can yield extraordinary results. But not all the work of IFS takes place in the confines of traditional therapy sessions. In this thoughtful and compassionate guide, Tamala Floyd, LCSW, gives readers the resources to expand their "parts work" beyond the therapist's office and into daily life—where the real healing happens.To write Listening When Parts Speak, Floyd draws on 20-plus years of experience as a psychotherapist, teacher, consultant, and coach specializing in healing trauma, and in particular, intergenerational trauma. Each chapter offers lucid explanations of key concepts, illustrative stories from patients (as well as Floyd's own experience), and a guided meditation that can be used either in between therapy appointments to support and reinforce the work or as a way to begin an IFS therapy journey.In these pages, readers will:Explore the healing principles of IFS therapy Get to know their own parts—including wounded "exiles" and dedicated "protectors"Foster a trusting connection between the parts and the secure Self that connects them allStart to free themselves from beliefs that no longer serve themConnect with the wisdom and guidance of ancestors for deeper understanding and healingPractitioners, too, will find Listening When Parts Speak an invaluable resource for supporting their patients and enhancing their own practice.
Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition
by Amber TamblynAmber Tamblyn, Jessica Valenti, Lidia Yuknavitch, Jia Tolentino, Samantha Irby, Meredith Talusan, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Amy Poehler, America Ferrera, Ada Limón, and Huma Abedin are among the impressive list of authors contributing to this powerful collection of essays that takes a fresh and powerful look at our relationship to intuition and how we can harness it to change our everyday lives and the world. For generations, women have been taught to ignore their intuitive intelligence, whether in their personal lives or professional ones, in favor of making logical, evidence-based decisions. But what if that small voice or deeper knowing was our greatest gift, an untapped power we could use to affect positive change?Edited by award-winning author, activist, and actress Amber Tamblyn, Listening in the Dark is a compilation of some of today&’s most striking women visionaries across industries—in literature, science, art, education, medicine, and politics—who share their experiences engaging with their own inner wisdom in pivotal, crossroad moments.Filled with deeply personal and revelatory essays, Listening in the Dark will empower readers to reconnect with their own unique intuitive process, to see it as the precious resource it is, and to be unafraid to listen to all that it has to say and all that it has to offer.
Listening to Ayahuasca: New Hope for Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Anxiety
by Rachel Harris, PhDUsed for thousands of years by indigenous tribes of the Amazon rain forest, the mystical brew ayahuasca is now becoming increasingly popular in the West. Psychologist Rachel Harris here shares her own healing experiences and draws on her original research (the largest study of ayahuasca use in North America) into the powerful medicine’s effects on depression, addiction, PTSD, and anxiety. In this wide-ranging and personal exploration, Harris details ayahuasca’s risks and benefits, helping readers clarify their intentions and giving psychotherapists a template for transformative care and healing.
Listening to Ecstasy: The Transformative Power of MDMA
by Charles WiningerA personal narrative and guide to the safe, responsible use of MDMA for personal healing and social transformation • Details the author&’s 50 years of responsible experimentation with mind-altering substances and how Ecstasy has helped him become a better therapist • Explains how he and his wife found Ecstasy to be the key to renewing and enriching their lives and marriage as they entered their senior years • Describes what the experience actually feels like and provides protocols for the safe, responsible, recreational, and celebrational use of MDMA for individuals and groups In a world that keeps us separate from each other, MDMA is the chemical of connection. Aptly known in popular culture as &“Ecstasy,&” MDMA helps us rediscover our own true loving nature, often obscured by the traumas of life. On its way to becoming a prescription medication due to groundbreaking research on its use to treat PTSD, Ecstasy can offer benefits for all adult life stages, from 20-somethings to seniors. In this memoir and guide to safe use, Charles Wininger, a licensed psychoanalyst and mental health counselor, details the countless ways that Ecstasy has helped him become a better therapist and husband. He recounts his coming of age in the 1960s counterculture, his 50 years of responsible experimentation with mind-altering substances, and his immersion in the new psychedelic renaissance. He explains how he and his wife found Ecstasy to be the key to renewing and enriching their lives as they entered their senior years. It also strengthened the bonds of their marriage. Countering the fearful propaganda that surrounds this drug, Wininger describes what the experience actually feels like and explores the value of Ecstasy and similar substances for helping psychologically healthy individuals live a more &“optimal&” life. He provides protocols for the responsible, recreational, and celebrational use of MDMA, including how to perfect the experience, maximize the benefits and minimize the risks, and how it may not be for everyone. He reveals how MDMA has revitalized his marriage, both erotically and emotionally, and describes how pleasure, fun, and joy can be profound bonding and transformative experiences. Revealing MDMA&’s versatility when it comes to bringing lasting renewal, pleasure, and inspiration to one&’s life, Wininger shows that recognizing the transformative power of happiness-inducing experiences can be the first step on the path to healing.
Listening to My Body: Social-Emotional Skills to Build Self-Awareness and Express Feelings
by Mallory StriesfeldHelp kids ages 3 to 5 build self-awareness and emotional regulation through fun activities Little ones can have a lot of big feelings—and learning how to identify and regulate them is a key part of development. This book is filled with engaging activities that teach kids how to make a connection between bodily sensations and their emotions, helping them build social-emotional skills that will last a lifetime.What sets Listening to My Body Activities for Kids apart from other behavior books for kids:Guidance for caregivers—Learn more about co-regulation, the connection between sensations and feelings, and your child's capabilities and limitations at different developmental ages and stages.A mix of 30 activities—From breathing like a dragon to going on a scavenger hunt adventure, kids will explore a variety of instructional exercises that make learning fun.Labels and tips for success—Each activity includes colorful labels that tell you how messy it is and how long it will take to prep and complete, plus pro tips for getting the most out of the exercise.Support your little one as they develop emotional intelligence with this fun-filled activity book.
Listening to Pain: Finding Words, Compassion, and Relief
by David Biro"A journey through art and literature as well as medical experience, seeking ways of understanding, articulating, and relieving pain."--Perri Klass, Washington Post In this impassioned and hopeful book, David Biro reveals how to break through the silent wall of suffering--physical and psychological--that all too often accompanies pain and illness. Drawing together compelling stories from patients and insights from some of our greatest thinkers, writers, and artists, Listening to Pain eloquently demonstrates how lan- guage can alleviate the loneliness of pain, paving the way for empathy and effective treatment. Originally published in hardcover under the title The Language of Pain.
Listening to Your Inner Voice: Discover The Truth Within You And Let It Guide Your Way - A New Collection Of Affirmations And Meditations
by Douglas BlochListening to Your Inner Voice guides us in this quest by showing that the primary source of wisdom lies within us. This source of Divinity can provide guidance for our specific wants and needs, and it can help us to "follow our bliss. Listening to Your Inner Voice will assist you to:<P> * go within and find your sense of purpose<P> * consciously choose to express that purpose<P> * work with resistance and pain as the come up and release them<P> * let the universe direct and assist you<P> * reap the rewards of a joyful and peaceful life<P> This book is for anyone who is eager to live an abundant, inspired, and fulfilling life. The inner voice of truth is continually asking to be heard, guiding us to open doors we did not know even existed.
Listening to the Body
by Tracey E. FernDoctors have been listening to the sounds of the human body for more than two thousand years, but did not begin associating those noises with health until the mid-1700s. Doctor Rene Laennec remembered the importance of listening when treating his patients, leading him to invent the stethoscope, which doctors still use today.
Listening to the Heart: A Contemplative Journey to Engaged Buddhism
by Kittisaro ThanissaraHusband and wife Kittisaro and Thanissara take turns coauthoring chapters in this deeply personal dharma book exploring the inner practice of meditation in support of awakening. Within the context of the lives of the authors, both monastics in their youth, awakening unfolds as a multifaceted process following the archetypal journey of the hero(ine). Traveling from innocence to disillusionment through the fields of trials and despair that lead to maturity, and ultimately to inspiration and a blessed life, Listening to the Heart tells the story of two unconventional individuals who have together embraced spirituality as the keystone of their lives. At the heart of the book, through teachings on the nondual nature of reality, we enter the "intimacy with all things" as revealed in core Buddhist texts. Without ending at the goal of personal freedom, Thanissara and Kittisaro encourage us to go beyond the experience of inner peace to embodying wisdom in acts of service within the world. With a realistic appraisal of our current global crisis in which sustainability is threatened by catastrophic climate change, the authors encourage a preparedness that enables a mindful balance of equanimity and passionate engagement whatever the outcome of our global evolutionary journey. The guiding refuge for this journey is the Buddha, the historical teacher and--most profoundly--that immediate and direct pure awareness, which we all can access. The book also draws on teachings and stories of Buddhist masters who are fearless, funny, and challenging. Eventually we are led into the Mary-like presence of the goddess of mercy, Kuan Yin who, as a great archetype within Buddhist cosmology, reveals the deepest mystery of our own hearts and our capacity for merciful and compassionate response. As the inner process of awakening unfolds, it transforms seekers and their lives, as modeled by the authors. It both heals the personal self in its journey through its wounds and shadows, and yet at the same time dissolves identification with the self. The book then ends by returning to the simplicity of the authors' primary teacher, Ajahn Chah, with his encouragement to "Be the Dharma."From the Trade Paperback edition.
Listening with Your Eyes: Kids Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Kids with Special Needs: IDEA (Individua)
by Sheila StewartKids who are deaf or hard of hearing might not be able hear what's going on around them, but their eyes give them a lot of information about the world. Some people who are deaf or hard of hearing might wear hearing aids or have surgery to help their ears hear better, while others rely even more on their eyes for help. People who can't hear can understand a lot by watching people's actions and looking at the expressions on their faces. They might also be able to lip-read or they might use sign language to communicate. Being deaf or hard of hearing doesn't mean life is any less exciting and interesting!
Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You
by Paula Rizzo&“We&’re all juggling a thousand things . . . Rizzo shows us how to create the happier, more productive lives we want, one list at a time.&” —Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author Anyone can make a list. But can that list make you a calmer, more mindful, super productive and less stressed version of yourself? It&’s easy to become overwhelmed by to-dos, bucket lists, and goals. The secret to success is not just about what you put on your list but what you intentionally leave off. Less is more. Leading with intention and how you&’d like your life to feel is key. To get your life in order once and for all, Listful Living is the journal you need. Bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning television producer Paula Rizzo helps you make sure you&’re putting the right things on your list—not just lists of tasks but those things you truly want to do that will nourish your soul. Listful Living is the perfect book for list makers and life planners. Learn to: Tap into your own productivity style to get more doneCurate your list making to best serve the lifestyle you want to leadPrioritize what&’s truly important and be mindful of where you spend your precious energyCreate a roadmap to be less stressed &“Packed with practical, invaluable prompts and tools . . . Listful Living reminds us that we can accomplish our goals, one small, intentional step at a time.&” —Margarita Tartakovsky, MS, associate editor and writer at PsychCentral.com &“This guide will show you how to get more done with less effort.&” —Craig Jarrow, founder and author of Time Management Ninja
Listify: List and Journal Your Way to Balance, Self-Discovery, and Self-Care
by Marina GreenwayA new technique for self-exploration: &“Whether you&’re already a gleeful, obsessive list-maker (like me!) or a list-newbie, Listify is a wonderful treat.&” —Alexandra Franzen, author of The Checklist Book List-writing is your new superpower. Lists help us focus, set our priorities, remember our tasks, round up the cool movies and books we&’ve been wanting to check out, plan our self-care routines, and so much more. They cut through those overwhelmed feelings and free up our brain space, allowing us to chronicle our unique lives on paper. With dozens of lists, journal prompts, and quotes to keep you inspired, Listify invites you to flex this superpower and takes you on a journey of self-exploration, providing prompts for: Acts of kindness you can easily implement every dayRoutines and activities that center youNearby events, parks, and neighborhoods to exploreFive nice things that happened todayYour strongest scent-memories&“Favorites&” lists of books, movies, fictional characters, and more &“If you're looking for some much-needed &‘me&’ time or simply want to do some fun self-exploration, Listify makes it easy!&” —Paula Rizzo, author of Listful Living
Lit from Within: Yoga, Teachings, and Practices to Illuminate Our Inner Lives
by Sarah PowersBuild an integrated, deeply personal practice to cultivate transformation, self-trust, and awakening with insights and techniques from beloved teacher Sarah Powers.More than just physical poses on a mat, yoga can be a profound path of self-realization. Lit from Within encourages readers to pursue yoga in its fullness, examining conscious and unconscious habits, connecting to our inner landscapes, and freeing us to relate to ourselves and our world with a sacred outlook. Sarah Powers helps readers relate to five levels of our human experience--physical, energetic, emotional, mental, and interpersonal. Each section offers an opportunity for self-inquiry and practices to fuel our growth, including yin yoga, meditation, emotional intelligence exercises like creating connection with an inner critic, and interpersonal dynamics drawn from the Internal Family Systems approach. Learning to recognize, reflect on, and at times re-direct these different levels of experience adds a vital dimension to the practice. The book draws on Sarah's many years of practice and teaching, influenced by the rich tapestries of yin yoga, Buddhism, Taoism, and psychology.In these challenging times, Lit from Within offers a path to health, wholeness, and connection--from the inside out.
Litany for the City
by Jane Hirshfield Ryan TeitmanSelected by Jane Hirshfield from over six hundred manuscripts, Litany for the City is the winner of the tenth annual A. Poulin, Jr. Poetry Prize. Of Litany for the City, Hirshfield writes, "This book carries both startling imaginative freedoms and the impulsion of a person navigating the terrain of his life by means of the star-chart and sextant of poems--a winning combination, for me."Ryan Teitman is a Wallace Stegner Fellow in Poetry at Stanford University. He holds an MA and MFA from Indiana University. He currently lives in Berkeley, California.
Litany for the City
by Ryan TeitmanSelected by Jane Hirshfield from over six hundred manuscripts, Litany for the City is the winner of the tenth annual A. Poulin, Jr. Poetry Prize. Of Litany for the City, Hirshfield writes, "This book carries both startling imaginative freedoms and the impulsion of a person navigating the terrain of his life by means of the star-chart and sextant of poems--a winning combination, for me."Ryan Teitman is a Wallace Stegner Fellow in Poetry at Stanford University. He holds an MA and MFA from Indiana University. He currently lives in Berkeley, California.
Litigating Health Rights: Can Courts Bring More Justice to Health?
by Alicia Ely Yamin Siri GloppenThe last fifteen years have seen a tremendous growth in the number of health rights cases focusing on issues such as access to health services and essential medications. This volume examines the potential of litigation as a strategy to advance the right to health by holding governments accountable for these obligations. It includes cases studies from Costa Rica, South Africa, India, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia, as well as chapters that address cross-cutting themes. The authors analyze what types of services and interventions have been the subject of successful litigation and what remedies have been ordered by courts. Different chapters address the systemic impact of health litigation efforts, taking into account who benefits both directly and indirectly-and what the overall impacts on health equity are.
Litigating Neck and Back Injuries
by Michael MorseTested Forms and Strategies for Proving Neck and Back Cases Soft tissue injury cases are plagued with challenges. The injury cannot be proven objectively with an X-ray, malingerers have tarnished the credibility of the entire claim category, and initial settlement offers can be pitifully low. As a result, these common claims will test your resourcefulness. Special techniques are required, and you can find them in Michael Morse's Litigating Neck & Back Injuries. His practical book is filled with creative strategies for making the injury more tangible, and model forms for improving your advocacy. Litigating Neck & Back Injuries explains in detail the medical and legal aspects of common neck and back injuries, focusing on how to win larger settlements with better discovery, negotiation and trial techniques. Maximize neck and back injury awards with this practical collection of battle-proven pleadings, discovery documents and questionnaires, practice checklists, demonstrative evidence, and novel techniques. This book-and-Digital Access package will help you: * Deal with skeptical insurance adjusters * Quantify pain and suffering * Estimate future lost wages * Win over the plaintiff's physician * Refute common defenses * Understand and explain medical test procedures * Challenge medical exam results * Depose and cross-examine medical experts * Depose and cross-examine the defendant * Overcome proof problems * And much more Prove what seems unprovable. Litigating Neck and Back Injuries will help you build a solid case of liability and damages. Some of the helpful information includes: Injury diagnosis and proof * 16 objective tests of the severity of soft tissue injuries. §1:300 * Checklists for determining sources of neck and back pain. §3:60 Settlement * A checklist of damage claims to consider in all neck and back injury cases. §1:230 * Tips for dealing with adjusters. §8:120 Pretrial * A table of causes of action correlated to likely defendants. §1:350 * Sample complaints. §1:360 Illustration Gallery The Illustration Gallery contains 90 anatomically accurate, illustrations of the head and spine, created by professional medical illustrator Chris Brown. Use these illustrations to help your treating physician document your client's injuries and/or blow them up for use at trial.
Little Angels: The Real Life Stories of Thai Novice Monks
by Phra Peter PannapadipoThe real-life stories of the novice monks in Little Angels reflect the lives of many youths in rural Thailand who are trapped in the vicious cycle of poverty, broken homes, illiteracy and drug abuse. When all else fails, Buddhism becomes their last resort: providing them with physical shelter and spiritual refuge. It heals their childhood traumas and gives them a moral framework for living and a better outlook on life. Each individual story, heartrending as it may be, subtly shows what Phra Peter sees and hopes to show to others: the 'human face' of Thai Buddhism.
Little Artist's First 100 Words
by Tenisha BernalThe perfect primer for young, artistic minds, this sturdy board book perfect for children ages 0-3 introduces little ones to 100 items used by different artists!From color wheels to computers, each page in this unique first words book is filled with tools used by different artists!Little ones can discover all the tools that artists need, from the camera equipment for photographers, supplies for painters, appliances for architects, and more. The combination of traditional and modern devices makes this the perfect gift for today's parents and their budding creatives!
Little Baby Buttercup
by Linda AshmanIn this delightful love letter to a growing child, Linda Ashman and You Byun celebrate the magic of those fleeting days of early childhood. Their lively read-aloud shows the delight to be found in the world of a toddler. Every day brings new milestones and adventure—and little Buttercup is eager to reach out and experience it all, while her mother is always eager to reach out with a hug. Rhyming text captures a mother and baby's joy in their shared time, and charming paintings make all the moments—both quiet and boisterous—shine.
Little Bat in Night School
by Brian LiesLittle Bat is excited about his first night in school! Readers will love to see him spread his wings in this sweet, inspiring picture book from New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor–winning Brian Lies. Perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates and The King of Kindergarten.Little Bat can't wait for his first night of school. He is excited about everything: his new school supplies, learning amazing things, and making new friends. But when he finally arrives, his world turns upside down.Any little bat who's tried something new or gone somewhere they've never been before knows that first times can be scary. With the help of Little Bat and his adorable classmates, readers will see that spreading your wings is easy when you listen, act with kindness, and take a chance on new friends.With his signature gorgeous artwork, New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Honor winner Brian Lies brings his expressive bats back for the youngest readers. Don't miss this funny and reassuring back to school picture book!
Little Bear Sees: How Children with Cortical Visual Impairment Can Learn to See
by Aubri Tallent Andrei Tallent Fredy BushCortical visual impairment (CVI), the leading cause of visual impairment in children today, is caused by damage to visual centers of the brain. Unfortunately, CVI is very often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed because many doctors, therapists and educators simply do not know about it. What we want you to know, first and foremost, is that there is hope! Children with CVI can learn to see, their vision can get better! As parents of a child with CVI, we know how daunting it can be to raise a child with visual impairment. LITTLE BEAR SEES is the first book about CVI written by parents for parents. As you read LITTLE BEAR SEES, you will meet other families facing the many challenges that come with a diagnosis of CVI. This book was written for parents, but it our sincere hope that it will be shared with doctors, therapists, family, friends and all those whose lives are touched by a child with CVI. Together we can raise awareness and improve the lives of children with cortical visual impairment. In LITTLE BEAR SEES you will learn: Exactly what CVI is What common characteristics to look for to determine if your child has CVI How the eyes and brain work together to facilitate vision Strategies and ideas for helping your child learn to see from the leading experts in cortical visual impairment.
Little Book of Growing Up
by Victoria ParkerEverything a girl needs to know about puberty and periods in one brilliant little book. Written in a friendly, accessible style, this is an essential guide for all girls approaching puberty.