Check Mates is an original collection of fiction and poetry written about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by the people who know best - Obsessive-Compulsives. Split between 'realism' and stories of the 'beyond', there is a diverse range of styles and genres, and a mix of rage, frustration, tears, violence, pain, heartache, subversion,love, strength, metaphysics, philosophy, friendship, hope, and even a bit of humour. And maybe - just maybe - it will knock away a few stereotypes. NOTE: Part of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to OCD charities. Featuring writing by:'Kristen', Rose Gardener, 'Heather', 'Kristyn', Steven Mojsovski, Vrinda Pendred, 'Sad Clown', Laura Power, Laura Chi, Jennifer Abrams, Sharon Meyer, 'Ash', Mark W. Johnson, Beth Barker, E. I. Muse, 'Rich Writer' and Ryan Arroyo Illustrations by Stephen Leaver and Richard Krecker

Check Mates: A Collection of Fiction, Poetry and Artwork About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, by People with OCD

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Jennifer Abrams

E.I. Muse

Mental Health

Conditional Publications

This is the book for anyone who embraces growth and learning as an individual and as a workplace colleague. You’ll find an introspective view of personal development and an insightful foray into the potential for influencing groups. This book offers research-based tools and templates to guide the journey towards becoming one’s best self. The book is organized by five facets of personal and professional growth: Facet #1 – Know your identity Facet #2 – Suspend certainty Facet #3 – Take responsibility Facet #4 – Engage in reciprocity Facet #5 – Build resiliency A chapter devoted to each facet defines that quality along a continuum of stages with a correlated self-assessment and exercises to stimulate insight and learning. Rich, contextual examples and anecdotes enhance the understanding and relatability of each facet and adult development as a whole. A practical resource for self-study and professional development, this book provides engaging text, web resources, and video links. Clear directions and support materials for implementing each exercise enhance the usability of this book, reduce preparation time for busy professionals, and maximize the learning potential for all readers.

Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) At Work

MiraVia

With foreword by Ellie Drago-Severson Acquire the knowledge and resources necessary to achieve true success as a leader and enact strategic change and school improvement. In Swimming in the Deep End, author Jennifer Abrams dives deep into the four foundational skills required of effective leadership and change management: (1) thinking before speaking, (2) preempting resistance, (3) responding to resistance, and (4) managing oneself through change and resistance. Throughout the book, readers receive ample guidance for building these vital skills and leading school initiatives and implementation plans that face 21st century challenges head-on. Develop the educational leadership skills needed to create real, strategic change in your school: 
<ul>
<li>Gain an understanding of the most pressing issues facing schools today, learn why they must be faced, and consider your implementation plan.</li> <li>Enhance your leadership and change-management abilities by mastering the four foundational skills.</li> <li>Learn how to utilize your new mastery of the foundational skills to have critical conversations, resolve conflict, respond to resistance, and manage yourself through change and resistance.</li> <li>Utilize an online appendix of quotes as a source of inspiration and motivation in guiding effective organizational change and strategic planning.</li> <li>Access a comprehensive self-assessment designed to assist you in your growth as a leader.</li>
</ul>
Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Thinking Before You Speak Chapter 2: Preempting Resistance Chapter 3: Responding to Resistance Chapter 4: Managing Yourself Through Change and Resistance Epilogue Appendix A: Websites That Inspire and Support Resilience Appendix B: Additional Recommended Websites

Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives (Managing Change Through Strategic Planning and Effective Leadership) (Every Student Can Learn Mathematics)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Solution Tree Press

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Jennifer Abrams. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Jennifer Abrams