Survived physical abuse. Witnessed community violence. Conquered the streets. Saved by education. This is Dr. Maysa Akbar's story. A story of overcoming Urban Trauma. It's easy to look down at urban communities and wonder why economic and social disparities still exist when so many people of color, despite facing severe adversity, have done better. They have broken the "cycle." Yet there are those in urban communities who continue to be plagued by what Dr. Maysa Akbar has defined as Urban Trauma - a set of conditions that sustain modern day oppression. In Urban Trauma: A Legacy of Racism, Dr. Akbar makes the case that since the time of slavery, systemic trauma in our urban centers is a result of poverty, overcrowded housing, poor physical and mental health, despair, violence, crime, and drug abuse. Drawing from historical events, intergenerational biology, and psychology she expertly illustrates that not only is Urban Trauma real, but that by denying it's existence we deny our communities of color the chance to heal and break their cycle.

Urban Trauma: The Workbook For Self-Healing

Maysa Akbar

Publish Your Purpose Press

Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change

Embrace Diversity and Thrive As An Organization
In the rapidly changing business landscape, harnessing the power of diversity and inclusion is essential for the very viability and sustainability of every organization. Talent who feel fully welcomed, valued, respected, and heard by their colleagues and their organizations will fuel this growth. We will only succeed in this transformation if those in leadership pivot from command and control management styles to reinvent how we look at people, every organization’s greatest asset. It’s also critical that we build systems that embrace diversity in all its forms, from identity and background to diversity of thought, style, approach, and experience, tying it directly to the bottom line.
Inclusion: Diversity, the New Workplace &amp; the Will to Change stands up and embraces what true diversity and inclusion represent to any organization in any industry-an opportunity.
Open your heart and prepare to be inspired as award-winning entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, and respected diversity and inclusion expert Jennifer Brown shares proven strategies to empower members of your entire organization to utilize all of their talents and potential to drive positive organizational change and the future of work.

Business & Money

Brown, Jennifer

Business Culture

Embrace Diversity and Thrive As An OrganizationIn the rapidly changing business landscape, harnessing the power of diversity and inclusion is essential for the very viability and sustainability of every organization. Talent who feel fullywelcomed, valued, respected, and heard by their colleagues and their organizations will fuel this growth. We will only succeed in this transformation if those in leadership pivot from command and control management styles to reinvent how we look atpeople, every organization’s greatest asset. It’s also critical that we build systems that embrace diversity in all its forms, from identity and background to diversity of thought, style, approach, and experience, tying it directly to the bottom line.Inclusion: Diversity, the New Workplace &amp; the Will to Change stands up and embraces what true diversity and inclusion represent to any organization in any industry-an opportunity.Open your heart and prepare to be inspired as award-winning entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, and respected diversity and inclusion expert Jennifer Brown shares proven strategies to empower members of your entire organization to utilize allof their talents and potential to drive positive organizational change and the future of work.

In Identity Impact, Dina Proto, RN outlines the clinical connection between the negation of a child’s identity and certain health complications. Drawing from her twenty years as a nurse - working in the ER, hospice, and everything in between - she challenges us to examine this critical question: What is the potential fall out when a child’s identity doesn’t fit neatly into society’s box? Proto believes that while we all struggle through the stages of growth, those along the LGBTQ continuum experience an additional layer of identity development, as well as stages of grief, that impact their coping mechanisms. She asserts that the very people in our lives trained to mold and shape us into adults are, in fact, ill-prepared to guide the development of those within the LGBTQ community due to a lack of understanding, relevant research, and mandated training. Proto believes that by opening up the conversation around gender identity we can stop the cycle of treating health complications only after they occur, and start providing education to prevent them. ------- As I cultivated the information in this book, I became acutely aware that identity doesn’t just happen one day. Finding one’s identity is a journey; a journey that is impacted by the people and the experiences around us. Like my journey to becoming an author and writing this book. This book was written in an effort to help others understand the impact that identity can have on each of our lives, and the years in which that identity formation takes place. Throughout that process, time and again my mind’s eye went to a distant memory. That memory was of my 5 year old self and the day my parents and I had just moved in to a house on Hollow Road. I remember distinctly standing at a stop sign two houses down at the intersection of Hollow and Hope . That was the intersection where I was to meet two sisters. At the age of 5, I had no idea the impact that would make on my life. Nor did they. Fast forward more than 40 years, when it was time to choose a cover. I was faced with determining what message I wanted to convey, how would that image in particular convey the impact of the information contained inside? What image did I want people to envision when they held this book in their hand and why was image so important? The truth is, it’s important because it’s real. It’s real in the sense that the intersection of Hope and Hollow, really does exist both literally and figuratively. And that oak tree, it’s really there too. So too, is the impact that identity has on each of us, whether it impacts us personally, professionally, physically or emotionally. Perception is the reality for each of us. That intersection depicts the choice in my own life to choose to be full of Hope rather than continuing to be Hollow. And, I personally believe that not everyone is given the scenic overlooks and perspective I’ve been given to see that intersection in their own lives. Sometimes we need the person who has taken the journey before us to pave the way. It is my hope that I can be that for others. So how did I get that photograph you ask? I’ve been told that it’s a rarity to have childhood friends one remains close with throughout their life. And yet, that is my reality. I can thank Sherri Stupak for answering the call of an old childhood friend, for taking the time to see my vision, and for helping me to share a piece of my identity ~ thank you for being the eyes at my intersection and helping others to see what it looks like when you turn the corner from Hollow to Hope. ~Dina

Identity Impact: When Society's Expectations Collide with the Authentic Self

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Proto RN, Dina

Psychology & Counseling

Photo Organizing Made Easy: Going from Overwhelmed to Overjoyed

“No organizing project is more daunting than photographs, and no one is better equipped to walk you through the process than Cathi Nelson!” —Julie Morgenstern, New York Times Best-selling Author Our photos. They are the keepers of our most precious memories and the tellers of our most cherished stories. But in the digital age, and when free time is nonexistent, organizing your photos - the thousands stored in shoeboxes under your bed, in fading photo albums, and on your phone - is a daunting task! In Photo Organizing Made Easy: Going from Overwhelmed to Overjoyed, professional photo organizers share their eight, doable steps to help you organize, maintain, and most importantly, enjoy your photos. You’ll learn how to tackle the challenges of time and technology, have access to trusted resources when you need a helping hand, and benefit from expert advice. We are a people of stories. Taking the time to organize your photos is a priceless investment and a gift your loved ones will treasure for generations to come.

Arts & Photography

Nelson, Cathi

Photography & Video

Survived physical abuse.Witnessed community violence.Conquered the streets.Saved by education.This is Dr. Maysa Akbar’s story. A story of overcoming Urban Trauma.It’s easy to look down at urban communities and wonder why economic and social disparities still exist when so many people of color, despite facing severe adversity, have done better. They have broken the “cycle.” Yet there are those in urban communities who continue to be plagued by what Dr. Maysa Akbar has defined as Urban Trauma – a set of conditions that sustain modern day oppression.In Urban Trauma: A Legacy of Racism, Dr. Akbar makes the case that since the time of slavery, systemic trauma in our urban centers is a result of poverty, overcrowded housing, poor physical and mental health, despair, violence, crime, and drug abuse.Drawing from historical events, intergenerational biology, and psychology she expertly illustrates that not only is Urban Trauma real, but that by denying it’s existence we deny our communities of color the chance to heal and break their cycle.

Urban Trauma: A Legacy of Racism

Akbar PhD, Maysa

Mental Health

Retired U.S. Air Force Captain Mark David Gibson makes his debut as an author with his memoir, Served in Silence. Join Mark as he takes you on his journey before, during, and after the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Walk right alongside Mark as he shares his story of guilt, shame, and secrecy, and draw inspiration as you witness him create a new life grounded in love, authenticity, and purpose. Served in Silence speaks to the heart of anyone struggling to live authentically, and aims to inspire readers to be brave and live firmly in their truth.

Served in Silence: The Struggle to Live Authentically

Biographies & Memoirs

Gibson, Mark David

Leaders & Notable People

Monica H. Kang, CEO of InnovatorsBox® thought she had it all: a purposeful career in nuclear nonproliferation, great friends and mentors, and a life in a city she loved. So why did she feel stuck? Rethink Creativity teaches you and your team how to start constructing a creative mindset by allocating time to change up your daily routine. It will help you rediscover the passion you felt your first day on the job! Not only will leaders and managers be able to benefit from proven strategies, thought-provoking questions, and effective training techniques, but as you move through the book, you’ll start enjoying your work more, be a better leader, and find new ways to be creative, curious, and innovative every day.

Rethink Creativity: How to Innovate, Inspire, and Thrive at Work

Kang, Monica H.

The Multiplier Effect of Inclusion: How Diversity & Inclusion Advances Innovation and Drives Growth

The Multiplier Effect of Inclusion is a process that systemically creates greater problem-solving, creativity, and innovative ideas resulting in increased market share, process efficiencies, and business growth. When leaders learn to apply inclusion effectively, organizations will realize the value of having a diverse and inclusive team that produces innovative products, solutions, and services. By following the roadmap within this book, you can design a strategic action plan to build and retain diversity, and cultivate a culture that leverages the Multiplier Effect of Inclusion.

Byers, Dr. Tony

Anna Huff, PhD and Teresa Reyes Castillo, PhD are married, licensed clinical psychologists. From the moment they met, they knew they would write this book. Six years later, they have been called to share their story, Awaken Love. Told in a vulnerable first-person narrative, readers are whisked through the authors’ parallel journeys as they explore their relationship’s intimate landscape. Set in the midst of a grueling psychology graduate program, their beautiful love story quickly transforms into an emotionally raw and complex battle of self-discovery, spirituality, and healing. Readers will lose themselves in the authors’ stories as, together, they move to a greater level of intuitive awareness and learn to recognize the soul connection that exists within all relationships.

Awaken Love

Huff, Dr. Anna

Reyes Castillo, Dr. Teresa

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Urban Trauma: The Workbook For Self-Healing

Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change

Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change

Identity Impact: When Society's Expectations Collide with the Authentic Self

Photo Organizing Made Easy: Going from Overwhelmed to Overjoyed

Urban Trauma: A Legacy of Racism

Served in Silence: The Struggle to Live Authentically

Rethink Creativity: How to Innovate, Inspire, and Thrive at Work

The Multiplier Effect of Inclusion: How Diversity & Inclusion Advances Innovation and Drives Growth

Awaken Love