Raw Coping Power: From Stress to Thriving explores new ways to address the growing problem of stress in society and the workplace. Each individual, social group, or workplace has an innate capacity to transform stress into an opportunity for greater health and productivity. Stress is both a friend and teacher. We can tap into this truth through stories, reminders, a certain vision, and practice of simple tools, which the author supplies in a systematic manner, along with additional resources, research notes, and a definition section. This practical guidebook is a great resource for individuals, trainers, life /wellness coaches, and therapists.

Raw Coping Power: From Stress to Thriving (in life and business) explores new ways to address the growing problem of stress in society and the workplace. It is both a practical guidebook and resource for anyone interested in mastering stress, including individuals, groups, workplaces, and those who serve them (such as coaches, counselors, trainers, and therapists). Each individual has an innate capacity to transform stress into an opportunity for thriving and flourishing. Stress is both a friend and teacher. We can tap into this truth through reminders, a certain vision, and practice of simple tools. And Raw Coping Power provides all of these with specific encouragement to use over 30 exercises in the tool section. The chapter on the 7 Principles first establishes a foundation of knowledge-with different maps borrowed from research. Each principle is discussed with examples, giving readers confidence that our mind-body system is designed to transform instead of succumb to stress. The next chapter translates research from 10 different areas of modern science including neuroplasticity, post-traumatic growth, resilience, social capital, and the author's own studies on team wellness. The Tool chapter gives readers simple exercises, most of which can be completed in 10 minutes and systematically designed to tap into our capacity for resilience. The purpose and background of each tool is described and specific steps are given that make these easy to use. A Resource section also gives different tips on where and how to get additional help. Much of Raw Coping Power is based in scientific research and a Notes section gives additional citations and capsule clarifications for studies and other references used. A list of definitions also makes this a very useful tool for communicating this innovative approach to audiences who are looking to see stress in a whole new and positive light. PRAISE FROM BUSINESS/WELLNESS LEADERS []] "One tool will never be obsolete: your own inner strength. Joel Bennett walks you through exactly how you can uncover these priceless forces of resilience and use them to great advantage and satisfaction. A remarkable book." Marshall Goldsmith author, the New York Times and global bestseller 'What Got You Here Won't Get You There' []] "With obvious expertise, clear compassion, keen insight, and genuine wisdom, Joel Bennett explains why, and how, to cultivate this inner source of strength-and live a better life as a result." David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP; Director, Yale University Prevention Research Center []] "Dr. Bennett is an undisputed leader in the field of organizational wellness and particularly stress management. A powerful inspirational resource that will build strength and resilience for anyone. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did." Connie Tyne, Vice President of External Affairs; The Cooper Institute []] "Be open to the journey, be open to just being. Let Raw Coping Power unleash the raw, life energizing, spirit deep within you" William B. Baun, EPD, CWP, FAWHP; Wellness Officer, MD Anderson Cancer Center; President, National Wellness Institute []] "Dr Joel Bennett is a bona fide thought leader, his work spot on, timely, and powerfully practical. Raw Coping Power is an accessible "system," helping individuals, teams, and workplaces to tap their capacity to transform stress into a positive learning force." Dr. Roger Jahnke, OMD; Author, "The Healer Within" []] "A must read for anyone, especially those who wish to reveal new potential within their daily lives." Michaela Conley, MA, MCHES, CSMS; Founder and President: Health Promotion Live, HP Career.Net

With eye-opening self-tests and questionnaires, this step-by-step guide will help you replace unhealthy eating patterns with a diet of fresh, raw foods Why do we overeat time and time again? Why do we make poor diet choices? Why is dieting so difficult? Using the latest scientific research and an open, conversational tone, 12 Steps to Raw Foods addresses these vital questions and explains the numerous benefits of choosing a diet of fresh—versus cooked—foods. But rather than simply praising the benefits of raw foods, this book offers helpful tips and coping techniques to form and maintain new, healthy patterns. Learn how to make a raw food restaurant card that makes dining with co-workers easy and enjoyable. Discover three magic sentences that enable you to refuse your mother-in-law’s apple pie without offending her. Find out how to sustain your chosen diet while traveling. These are only a few of the many scenarios that Boutenko outlines. Written in a convenient 12-step format, this book guides the reader through the most significant physical, psychological, and spiritual phases of the transition from cooked to raw foods. Embracing the raw food lifestyle is more than simply turning off the stove. Such a radical change in the way we eat affects all aspects of life. Boutenko touches on the human relationship with nature, the value of supporting others, and the importance of living in harmony with people who don’t share the same point of view on eating. Already a classic, this enhanced second edition is aimed at anyone interested in improving their health through diet.

Has your world been shattered by grief? Is pain pulling you under the waves of despair and threatening to hold you there? Take heart; rescue is possible. Hope is possible. Whether you're grieving the loss of an infant child, grown child, spouse, or elderly parent, Raw Survival is for you. Rozga's bold authenticity, relatable humor, and passion for Jesus will inspire you to pour another cup of coffee and spend a few more minutes in these pages, as you join her powerful story of survival and learn: -How to identify common challenges of the first days, first year, and even years after experiencing loss, so you can move forward knowing that you're not alone. -How to celebrate every step toward healing. -How to reengage in the important life events of others. -How to use God's Word to crush lies that threaten to keep you trapped in despair. -How to use daily prayer as a tool for authentic healing.

A comprehensive work that brings together and explores state-of-the-art research on the link between stress and health outcomes. Offers the most authoritative resource available, discussing a range of stress theories as well as theories on preventative stress management and how to enhance well-being Timely given that stress is linked to seven of the ten leading causes of death in developed nations, yet paradoxically successful adaptation to stress can enable individuals to flourish Contributors are an international panel of authoritative researchers and practitioners in the various specialty subjects addressed within the work

Demonstrating that public health and prevention program development is as much art as science, this book brings together expert program developers to offer practical guidance and principles in developing effective behavior-change curricula. Feinberg and the team of experienced contributors cover evidence-based programs addressing a range of physical, mental, and behavioral health problems, including ones targeting families, specific populations, and developmental stages. The contributors describe their own professional journeys and decisions in creating, refining, testing, and disseminating a range of programs and strategies. Readers will learn about selecting change-promoting targets based on existing research; developing and creating effective and engaging content; considering implementation and dissemination contexts in the development process; and revising, refining, expanding, abbreviating, and adapting a curriculum across multiple iterations. Designing Evidence-Based Public Health and Prevention Programs is essential reading for prevention scientists, prevention practitioners, and program developers in community agencies. It also provides a unique resource for graduate students and postgraduates in family sciences, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, social work, education, nursing, public health, and counselling.