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From Depression to Contentment: A Self-Therapy Guide

Bob Rich, Ph.D.
Loving Healing Press (2019)
ISBN 9781615994359
Reviewed by Rachel Dehning for Reader Views (6/20)

How we feel physically and mentally can make or break us. Dr. Bob Rich understands this and has the experience and expertise to solicit his advice unto our eager ears. In his book, “From Depression to Contentment: a Self-Therapy Guide,” Dr. Rich digs into the topic of depression and helps the reader make sense of this debilitating issue. “From Depression to Contentment” lives up to its promise by being very thorough in explaining every way in which depression can take hold of your life, and then teaches the reader how to take back control of their life to ease their symptoms. Dr. Rich’s book is a self-help book, providing the necessary information for the reader to be able to apply it to their own life in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life.

Everything about depression that Dr. Rich says in his book makes sense, is informationally correct, and can be easily done by any reader, as long as they are willing to put forth the effort. Anything that needs fixing in our lives requires some work, and depression is far from the exception. I appreciate how he covers the expanse of influence that depression has on a person’s life, but then also provides solid and attainable goals to work toward.

I also appreciate the extra resources through websites and book suggestions to add to our knowledge on this subject. He writes with a mostly positive and personal tone so that the reader can’t help but feel that they are sitting in his office, receiving his expert help in person. I say “mostly” above because the reader will find some of his personal beliefs interspersed in the text that might not be a shared opinion among everyone.

“From Depression to Contentment: a Self-Therapy Guide,” by Dr. Bob Rich should be known and read by everyone to help reduce the number of cases of depression around the world.

Annabelle's Secret: A Story about Sexual Abuse
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Annabelle's Secret: A Story about Sexual Abuse

978-1-932690-95-8
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UPC: 978-1-932690-95-8
Brand: Loving Healing Press
Annabelle has a secret. When she was seven years old, she was approached by a
neighborhood boy and invited into a "secret club". Unfortunately, this club was just a
ruse for thirteen-year-old Joel to groom Annabelle for abuse. A few years later, when
Annabelle turns eleven, she finds some bad feelings have returned for her.


Experts Acclaim for Annabelle's Secret


"Amy Barth's Annabelle could be just the 'friend' a sexually abused child needs, and
it models just what parents should to do if their child shares about sexual abuse. A great
little resource for children, parents, schools, therapists, treatment agencies, and prevention
programs."

--Karen R. Nash, LCSW


"Annabelle's Secret is a well-written and beautifully illustrated book for children that
tells the difficult tale of Annabelle, what happened to her, and what she did to stop the
sexual abuse that she was experiencing. The book is written in a straightforward yet
compelling manner that exposes the excruciating situation that far too many children experience.
This book is a welcome and needed addition to the tools that we have for children
and families and service providers for dealing openly about child sexual abuse."

--Pamela Pine, PhD, MPH, Founder and CEO

Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual Abuse, Inc


"Annabelle's Secret supports important issues regarding sexual abuse that may arise
in a young girl's life. Written like a comforting letter from a survivor, the young reader will
become aware of the importance and safety to report any encounters. The book is simply
written and in understandable terms for any 6 to 9-year old. The information is concise,
yet heartening and loving. Annabelle's Secret should be read with a parent present
to encourage dialog about this significant subject."
--Irene Watson, author of
The Sitting Swing: Finding Wisdom to Know the Difference


"Annabelle relates a story that reconfirms what I have observed over many years.
Abused children, male or female, universally believe that it is their fault. Their self-image
is mangled; they need to tell the truth; and they must get help from someone who knows
how to treat such an injury to the soul."

--Fr. Heyward B. Ewart, III, PhD, Author of Am I Bad? Recovering From Abuse



To learn more, please visit www.AmyJBarth.com

From Loving Healing press www.LovingHealing.com



Juvenile Fiction : Social Issues - Sexual Abuse
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