This essential guide provides validation and doable strategies for anyone who feels trapped by a family member or loved one suffering from mental illness. Using the practical skills outlined in this book, readers will learn how to help their loved one while improving their own emotional well-being.
A blackly comic psychological thriller for the stage, revealing the darker side of suburban life in Belfast.
Harry Snail dreamed of a different life, where he might be able to enjoy a faster, more thrilling, existence. With help from friends including Mick the Quick Mouse and Benny Bee, he tries different ways to move faster. Each time it goes wrong - but maybe he is better off just the way he is...
Doll therapy can be a comforting intervention for people with dementia, but ethical issues make it a hotly debated topic. This is the first book to look closely at the issues, using theory and current research to advocate the use of dolls in therapeutic practice. With guidelines for practice, this is a must read for all dementia care professionals.
Exploring the complexities of love, this book delves into three stages of romantic relationships, highlighting the confusion and entrapment often experienced. It examines the challenges of understanding one's feelings while navigating the emotional landscape of love, ultimately guiding readers through the struggles of finding clarity and direction in their romantic lives.
Brenda is under siege in her Belfast home. Her daughter’s baby is crying upstairs, her mother-in-law has turned her front room into her bedroom and her husband is back after years in jail. And now the women of the Ulster Defence Association insist on holding their militant meetings in her house.” “A devastating critique of a society where violence is still seen as the solution rather than the problem.”— Guardian
Ulster Defence Association members, Kyle and Freddie, help the cause by robbing cigarette warehouses. But with the UDA's push towards political acceptance underway, this sort of scam is now taboo. Kyle decides to toe the line, but Freddie goes his own way, with tragic consequences. schovat popis