Books with author Jennifer%20Shannon

Do you have problems with anxiety? The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens is a much-needed, go-to guide to help you finally break free from the worry and ruminations that can get in the way of reaching your goals.If you have anxiety, your fears and worries can keep you from feeling confident and independent. Teen milestones such as making friends, dating, getting good grades, or taking on more mature responsibilities, may seem much more difficult. And if you're like countless other anxious teens, you may even avoid situations that cause you anxiety altogether—leaving you stuck in a cycle of worry and avoidance. So, how can you take control of your anxiety before it takes control of you?Based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), this book helps you identify your "monkey mind"—the primitive part of the brain where anxious thoughts arise. You’ll also be able to determine if you suffer from generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, panic and agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or separation anxiety. Full of powerful yet simple cartoon illustrations, this book will teach you practical strategies for handling even the toughest situations that previously caused you to feel anxious or worried.If you’re ready to feel more independent, more confident, and be your best, this unique book will show you how.

If you have a heart for missions and supporting missionaries worldwide, this book is for you! In this easy-to-read resource, you will find over 100 practical ideas for how to show missionaries that you care, such as: hosting them in your home, sending them letters, loaning them a car or car seat, caring for their elderly family member, raising support with a garage sale, paying for counseling, giving them a gift, and many more! Written by a former missionary kid, this book will be very valuable for those that want to be caring supporters of missionaries abroad. It features examples of how supporters can play a vital role in the team of sharing the gospel around the world. Church leaders and mission committee members can use the ideas in this book as a blueprint for blessing their missionaries and serving them well. Individuals can also use this to guide their own involvement or that of their family or small group. You can make sure that your missionary knows you care and that they feel loved and supported. With over 100 actual ideas, you can choose the ones that best fit your personality and financial situation, and start showing a missionary that you care today! One reader review states, "This is a quick read, but as a book it goes into greater depth than other formats can provide on the topic of showing missionaries you care. After a brief exploration of what it means to bless someone, the author unpacks more than 100 practical ideas, from the tried-and-true ways supporters blessed her family when she was growing up in Mexico to newer strategies you may not have thought of. It’s seasoned with stories and examples and also offers a gentle dose of how-to detail and tips on what not to do."

Do you procrastinate? And if so, what’s your procrastination type? In this fun and illustrated guide, author Jennifer Shannon blends acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral strategies to help you recognize your procrastination habits, discover the strengths of your unique procrastination type, and find the motivation you need to meet important deadlines and reach your highest goals.In the midst of modern-day distractions like smartphones, social media, and endless hours of movie and television streaming, it’s no wonder you procrastinate! But despite what you may have heard, procrastination doesn’t make you a bad or lazy person. In fact, procrastination may even work for you sometimes—creating a sense of urgency that can help you focus. But if procrastination doesn’t work for you, it can get in the way of meeting your full potential—in high school, college, your career, and life. So, how can you get things done and be your very best?In A Teen’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done, you’ll discover your procrastination type—warrior, pleaser, perfectionist, or rebel—as well as the unique strengths inherent in each type. If you’re a warrior, you love a good challenge, but may not be able to complete tasks you find uninteresting. If you’re a pleaser, you may be so concerned about disappointing others that you postpone doing something. If you’re a perfectionist, you may put things off because you’re worried about your work being judged by teachers, parents, or peers. And finally, if you’re a rebel, you’re driven by a strong sense of independence. By understanding your type and using the practical strategies laid out in each chapter of this book, you’ll be able to break the cycle of procrastination once and for all.This isn’t a manual on how to please your parents, teachers, professors, or friends. This is a book to help you understand why you procrastinate, whether or not procrastination works for you, and if not, how to improve your work habits and really get things done. By helping you uncover your own unique strengths, this book will help you master your to-do list—and your life!This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation—an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Missionary Kid Stories is a collection of six fictionalized missionary kids' first-hand accounts of their lives. Learn where the missionary kids live, where they go to school, what languages they speak, what they like to eat, and in what ministry their parents are involved! The stories are based, in part, on past or present real missionary families. Learn about Mexico, Indonesia, France, Zimbabwe, the Philippines, and Brazil from the missionary kid's point of view! A variety of missionary ministries are presented to inspire you to consider what talents and gifts you have, and to encourage you to think how you might serve God in missions in the future.

Missionary Kid Stories is a collection of six fictionalized missionary kids first-hand accounts of their lives. Learn where the missionary kids live, where they go to school, what languages they speak, what they like to eat, and in what ministry their parents are involved! The stories are based, in part, on past or present real missionary families. Learn about Mexico, Indonesia, France, Zimbabwe, the Philippines, and Brazil from the missionary kids point of view! A variety of missionary ministries are presented to inspire you to consider what talents and gifts you have, and to encourage you to think how you might serve God in missions in the future.

If you have a heart for missions and supporting missionaries worldwide, this book is for you! In this easy-to-read resource, you will find over 100 practical ideas for how to show missionaries that you care, such as: hosting them in your home, sending them letters, loaning them a car or car seat, caring for their elderly family member, raising support with a garage sale, paying for counseling, giving them a gift, and many more! Written by a former missionary kid, this book will be very valuable for those that want to be caring supporters of missionaries abroad. It features examples of how supporters can play a vital role in the team of sharing the gospel around the world. Church leaders and mission committee members can use the ideas in this book as a blueprint for blessing their missionaries and serving them well. Individuals can also use this to guide their own involvement or that of their family or small group. You can make sure that your missionary knows you care and that they feel loved and supported. With over 100 actual ideas, you can choose the ones that best fit your personality and financial situation, and start showing a missionary that you care today! One reader review states, "This is a quick read, but as a book it goes into greater depth than other formats can provide on the topic of showing missionaries you care. After a brief exploration of what it means to bless someone, the author unpacks more than 100 practical ideas, from the tried-and-true ways supporters blessed her family when she was growing up in Mexico to newer strategies you may not have thought of. It’s seasoned with stories and examples and also offers a gentle dose of how-to detail and tips on what not to do."