I Am a Survivor is a creative, child-friendly program designed for use with elementary school children, filled with illustrations and original exercises to foster healing, self-understanding, and optimal growth.

WINNER OF THE WORD GUILD 2019 CHRISTIAN LIVING BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD "The pages you are about to read may feel like a literal rescue." —Ann Voskamp, New York Times Bestselling author Survival Guide for the Soul is a profound spiritual exploration of God's love—a love that many of us understand intellectually without fully grasping or relying on in our day-to-day experiences—a love that fills our sails with joy and frees us to truly flourish. Many of us are driven by an ambition to accomplish something big outside ourselves. On all sides, we're pressured to achieve—professionally, socially, financially. Even when we're aware of this pressure, it can be hard to escape the vicious circles of accomplishment, frustration, and spiritual burn-out. Drawing on a wide range of sources from Scripture to church history to psychology and modern neuroscience—as well as deeply personal stories from his own life—Ken Shigematsu, recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal and pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, vividly demonstrates how the gospel redeems our desires and reorders our lives. Pastor Shigematsu offers fresh perspective on how certain spiritual practices help orient our lives so that our souls can flourish in the midst of a demanding, competitive society. And he concludes with a liberating and counter-cultural definition of true greatness. If you long to experience a deeper relationship with Christ within the daily pressures to succeed, Survival Guide for the Soul is packed with biblical wisdom and a godly approach to transcend the human tendency to define ourselves by our productivity and success. "Loaded with practical insights and encouraging thoughts, every reader will benefit from Ken's work." —Max Lucado, New York Times Bestselling author

In 1990, after a sudden cardiac event, Joyce Mikal-Flynn was dead for twenty-two minutes. While CPR and determined doctors returned her to life, she came to find that this new life wasn’t her life at all. Faced with depression, personal and professional setbacks, she ultimately recognized that this was not an end point—but a beginning. Over time, she understood that taking control begins with the essential choice to move forward. Her struggles fueled her. You got this, she told herself with every obstacle, failure, and misstep. Trauma and crisis are inescapable aspects of life. Framed, at times, as something to get over, trauma never fully leaves those who experience it. For over two decades, Dr. Mikal-Flynn has worked with and studied issues faced by survivors. She understands and recognizes their desire to move forward, identifying specific mindsets and behaviors that encourage progress. Making the choice to move forward, fierce determination, and well-researched actions are key for survival and growth. Interlacing stories with research on genetics, posttraumatic growth, and the neuroscience of resilience and happiness, this book outlines how survivors of trauma structure a positive and productive response. An ingenious strengths-based rehabilitation system—metahabilitation—engages them by uncovering and developing their resilience, grit, and capacity for growth after trauma. This book shows you how survivors are built and presents a unique system guiding them forward.

In A Survivor’s Journal, Sophia Luke takes you on an extraordinary journey through the tapestry of her life. With unflinching honesty and poignant storytelling, Sophia shares the highs and lows, triumphs and tribulations, that have shaped her into the remarkable person she is today. From humble beginnings to achieving a doctoral degree in education, this memoir chronicles the unique experiences, lessons learned, and the indomitable spirit that carried Sophia through every challenge. Through moments of laughter, tears, and sheer determination, the author’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, courage, and pursuing one’s dreams. In A Survivor’s Journal, you’ll discover: • Insights into the author’s childhood, upbringing, and early influences. • The pivotal moments that define her character and forged her path. • An intimate exploration of personal relationships, hardships, and triumphs. • The profound impact of overcoming adversity, setting goals, and achieving them. • A narrative that resonates with the universal themes of A Survivor’s Journal. Join Sophia as she unveils her life’s narrative, a story that will inspire, uplift, and resonate with readers from all walks of life. This is a testament to the human spirit and a reminder that the journey is worth every step, no matter the obstacles.

Gathers prayers and meditations designed to help survivors of child sexual abuse come to terms with their feelings and understand their relationship with God

First Published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.