Books published by publisher Althea Press

365 Inspirational Quotes: Daily Encouragement from Great Thinkers, Books, Humorists, and MoreStrength is the capacity to break a Hershey bar into four pieces with your bare hands―and then eat just one of the pieces. ~ Judith Viorst, AuthorFeaturing a foreword by motivational speaker Mike Robbins, Inspirational Quotes offers daily doses of wit and wisdom, from beloved authors and musicians to notable philosophers and politicians. Prepare for a diverse collection of inspirational quotes that will infuse your day with appreciation and encouragement. There’s no right or wrong way to read 365 Inspirational Quotes. Dive in from day one, read it backwards, or pick a page at random. Whatever your method, you’ll receive the same nuggets of inspiration covering a wide-range of themes: from embracing creativity to sustaining spirituality to falling in love―plus inspirational quotes tailored to the major U.S. holidays, and even some of the little ones (like April Fool's Day). Perfectly sized for a nightstand staple or an on-the-go guide, 365 Inspirational Quotes makes the ideal companion as you start or end your day―or whenever you need an uplifting pick-me-up. You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club. ~ Jack London, Author

Positive Parenting for Autism delivers practical guidance that will empower parents to implement the techniques used by professionals to help their child with autism build essential social and life skills in an encouraging, affirming way.Raising a child with autism is one of the most challenging responsibilities any parent can face. It can be difficult to manage the commitments of daily life and also feel as though you’re doing all you can to support the development of your special needs child. Positive Parenting for Autism delivers scientifically-proven techniques to practice in your day-to-day life to help your child develop the essential skills they need to thrive and live a fulfilling life with autism.Written by board certified behavior analyst and therapist, Victoria Boone, Positive Parenting for Autism provides concrete tools to help you develop personalized behavior change plans aimed at both increasing your child’s positive behaviors and decreasing unwanted or problem behaviors associated with their autism. Based on the principles of applied behavioral therapy (ABA), Positive Parenting for Autism offers strengths-based strategies that will empower you to help your child with autism meet, and even exceed, the goals you envision for them.Compassionate and effective, Positive Parenting for Autism offers:Clear, easy-to-understand explorations of core ABA strategies such as using positive vs. negative reinforcement, teaching complex behaviors, practicing social skills, coordinating with educators, and more, to help your child manage daily life with autism.Real-life examples of these techniques in practice to help you understand how these new skills and strategies address the everyday situations you and your child with autism face.Guidance for creating a program of action for your child based on the proven strategies and techniques of ABA that are tailored to the unique needs of your child with autism.Parenting a child with autism presents unique challenges. But with the thorough, practical guidance in Positive Parenting for Autism, you’ll feel confident using these effective skill-building techniques to bring about positive, lasting change in your child’s life.

The practical way to deepen your Wicca practice.Wicca is all about deepening your connection to the natural world―and anyone can learn how to practice. Wicca Practical Magic empowers you with the information and tools you need to explore the day-to-day applications of your spirituality.Wicca Practical Magic helps you develop your daily practice with spells and rituals using herbs, oils, and crystals. Whether you’re working for healing, love, prosperity, or to develop your own intuition, you’ll learn which ingredients you need to manifest the magic.Wicca Practical Magic includes:A Complete Introduction―Learn everything you need to know about the history, deities, elements, and astronomy behind Wicca.A Toolkit―Start practicing Wiccan rituals with herbs, plants, candles, crystals, stones, and essential oils.30 Classic Wicca Spells―Cast banishment or protection spells, love charms, and so much more.“An it harm none, do what ye will.” Honor the words of the Wiccan Rede as you hone your craft with Wicca Practical Magic.

Filled with actionable strategies proven to improve focus, increase productivity, and promote well-being, Brain Hacks will help you transform the way you work, live, and feel by tapping into the power of your executive functioning skills. Modern life requires a lot of our brains. We need to stay organized, manage our time wisely, and make important decisions. These essential skills—known as executive functioning—affect every aspect of our lives, from how we function at work and home to how we manage stress.Written by clinical psychologist and author of The Gift of ADHD book series, Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, Brain Hacks offers powerful guidance and strategies that will improve your executive functioning and help you work smarter, feel better, and achieve more of your goals.With chapter-by-chapter concentration on the main areas of executive functioning—focus and attention, planning and organization, cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, and impulse control—Brain Hacks: Life-Changing Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning offers:An overview of executive functioning and self-assessments to identify which executive functioning areas pose your greatest challenges.Explorations of the 5 core skills of executive functioning, including summaries, techniques, and brain hacks to make them stronger.Real-world strategies and exercises to strengthen your executive functioning skills and apply them to everyday challenges.Using the proven, life-changing strategies in Brain Hacks, anyone can significantly enhance their executive functioning skills. Even those who have struggled with executive functioning in the past can transform from being controlled by their brain to being in control of it.

A contemporary guide to sex education that answers the most pressing questions teens and young adults have about dating, relationships, consent, and sexual safety.There’s a lot to talk about when it comes to sex education―anatomy, communication, safety, and more. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Jennifer Lang delivers a frank, compassionate, and evidence-based guide to healthy sexual relationships, focusing on the crucial role of consent in sex education.A board-certified OB-GYN, Dr. Lang breaks down confusing concepts into factual and clear guidance. She outlines not only what consent looks and sounds like, but the importance of recognizing when a person has the capacity to give consent, and when they don’t. Written for all teens, and inclusive of all sexual identities and orientations, Consent is a reference guide to healthy sexual expression and relationships.This book’s approach to sex education covers:An overview of human sexuality including what sex is and how it feels, separating sex education fact from fiction.A discussion about relationships & dating and the various forms they take during adolescence, including some of the most common scenarios and healthy ways of handling them. Tools for communicating and understanding consent, as well as critical information about the capacity to give consent, the language surrounding it, and what constitutes abuse and assault. The way that teens think and talk about sex today has changed. Sex education needs to change, too. Teens and young adults will find the sex education information they need to make empowered choices about their bodies, their desires, and their boundaries in Consent. You’ll never think of sex education in the same way again.

365 Inspirational Quotes: Daily Encouragement from Great Thinkers, Books, Humorists, and More Strength is the capacity to break a Hershey bar into four pieces with your bare hands—and then eat just one of the pieces. ~ Judith Viorst, Author Featuring a foreword by motivational speaker Mike Robbins, Inspirational Quotes offers daily doses of wit and wisdom, from beloved authors and musicians to notable philosophers and politicians. Prepare for a diverse collection of inspirational quotes that will infuse your day with appreciation and encouragement. There’s no right or wrong way to read 365 Inspirational Quotes. Dive in from day one, read it backwards, or pick a page at random. Whatever your method, you’ll receive the same nuggets of inspiration covering a wide-range of themes: from embracing creativity to sustaining spirituality to falling in love—plus inspirational quotes tailored to the major U.S. holidays, and even some of the little ones (like April Fool's Day). Perfectly sized for a nightstand staple or an on-the-go guide, 365 Inspirational Quotes makes the ideal companion as you start or end your day—or whenever you need an uplifting pick-me-up. You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club. ~ Jack London, Author

Light the path to growing up with 5-minute devotionals. Crushes, girl squad drama, school stress—not to mention figuring out who you are and what you want to be when you grow up—a lot happens in your teens that can make you feel left in the dark. Find the light—open this book and let the Scripture be your guide. Live In Light is every girl’s guide to tackling their teenage years with the wisdom and comfort of the Bible. From navigating the pressure to be “perfect” on social media to dating and dealing with frenemies, these 5-minute devotionals help you to become the woman that both you and God want you to be. Inside these teen devotionals for girls, you’ll find: 5-minute devotionals—Bring the Bible into your day at any moment with quick and practical readings. Relatable Scripture—Unpack lessons from the Bible with anecdotes you can apply to your daily life. A spiritual toolkit—Relate God’s words to challenges and topics like social media, body image, self-worth and more. In a world filled with change, this book offers unwavering guidance to live under the bright light of faith.

A Parent's Guide to Divorce is every family’s reference for raising healthy, happy children of all ages through divorce at all stages.Healthy, thriving children have strong family bonds—but that doesn’t mean their parents need to stay married. A Parent's Guide to Divorce coaches both high-conflict and cooperating parents alike on how to best address children’s needs to become a stronger and closer family than before.From creating a parenting plan to navigating the post-divorce world, this child-centered reference teaches you what to say and do to guide your children through divorce. With age-specific guidance for toddlers to young adults, A Parent's Guide to Divorce offers proactive solutions to make your child a priority as you successfully transition to co-parenting.A Parent's Guide to Divorce helps your family overcome divorce and start a new chapter with:Child-centered guidance that incorporates developmental milestones for toddlers, preschoolers, young children, preteens, teenagers, and young adults.A step-by-step structure that offers support before, during, and after divorce. Practical tips that include scripts for finding compassionate answers to tough questions, and advice on handling holidays, making two homes truly home, new relationships, and other important topics for co-parents.Divorce is a difficult time for you and your children, but it’s only part of your story. A Parent's Guide to Divorce shows you how to turn a new page and give your kids a childhood filled with positive memories.

Help Your ODD Child While Helping YourselfParenting a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is difficult, stressful, and often overwhelming. Overcoming Oppositional Defiant Disorder is the first child psychology book that sets you up for success by recognizing that taking care of your child starts with taking care of yourself.Using a two-pronged approach, Dr. Gina Atencio-Maclean offers proven methods for modifying your child’s defiant behaviors while giving you the tools needed to stay calm and focused—even during your child’s worst outbursts. Strengthen your parenting skills by learning to cope with triggers, practice mindful communication, set reasonable limits, and more.Overcoming Oppositional Defiant Disorder includes:A TWO-PART PLAN—Learn to recognize and manage your own heightened emotions while teaching your child to do the same.PROVEN WAYS TO TREAT OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER—Find out how to introduce alternative behaviors, set boundaries, and use positive reinforcement.STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES—Take the guesswork out of treatment with detailed instructions and sample dialogues.Now you and your child can get through Oppositional Defiant Disorder—together.

From the bestselling author of Asperger’s Rules! and Asperger’s Teens comes Asperger’s and Adulthood. Blythe Grossberg brings her 15+ years experience working with Asperger’s patients to deliver this definitive guide for adults living with Asperger’s syndrome. Thinking about moving out on your own? Ready to land your first job? Unsure how to navigate social scenes when you have Asperger’s? Designed for the newly launched Aspie adult, Asperger’s and Adulthood provides supportive solutions-based strategies for navigating the ins and outs of balancing Asperger’s syndrome with career goals, dating, social settings, and more. Adulthood is complicated for anyone, though it can be especially overwhelming for someone living with Asperger’s. Thankfully, Asperger’s and Adulthood presents targeted strategies from learning specialist Blythe Grossberg to help young adults with Asperger’s kick-start careers, cultivate healthy relationships, and create independent paths as maturing adults. Grossberg lends her expertise by providing an Asperger’s road map—pointing out potential obstacles and offering valuable how-tos for thriving in the world. This book also helps loved ones gain a deeper understanding of what it means to live with Asperger’s syndrome. Whether you’re reading for yourself or someone you know, Asperger’s and Adulthood helps you develop deeper insight for tackling life challenges, with: Step-by-step strategies for entering the workforce and tips to translate your talents into a career Helpful scripts for managing small talk, job interviews, and first dates Practical tips and budgeting checklists for establishing your independence Real-life Asperger’s stories on finding friends and landing jobs Handy how-tos about stimming, and how to adopt more discreet comforting behaviors The truth is, even with Asperger’s, you can do whatever you put your mind to—and Asperger’s and Adulthood outlines the tools and strategies to help you achieve a full and rewarding adult life.

Let faith guide your teenage years. On your journey to becoming a man, the scripture has mapped out a road for you to walk. Along the way, you’ll have big questions like “what type of person do I want to be?” or, “how do I get there?” or, “what should I believe?” Reach for this book, and stay on course. Walk in Faith bridges scripture with the everyday challenges of being a teenager—From dealing with peer pressure to dating. These 5-minute devotionals help teens successfully navigate some of life’s most important and trying moments with a little faith and God’s unwavering guidance.Inside, you’ll find:5-MINUTE DEVOTIONS—practical and quick reflection. RELATABLE SCRIPTURE—easy-to-digest and short passages. REAL CHALLENGES—apply the scripture to contemporary topics like social media, body image, self-worth and more.“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”—1 Timothy 4:12

Advanced cognitive behavioral therapy—stop panic in its tracks.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a major tenet of mental health science for good reason: it works. When applied to panic disorders and anxiety, it can be the key to regaining peace and confidence when you need it most. This interactive workbook is your advanced guide to lessening the impact and frequency of panic attacks with simple cognitive behavioral therapy methods you can practice anytime.Learn how panic works on your brain and body, and how to build a toolbox of cognitive behavioral therapy strategies for relaxation, mindfulness, and acceptance. This book even includes tips for sleep, diet, exercise, and ways you can gradually expose yourself to the things that scare you, so they become less scary.The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Panic Attacks includes:Success stories—Read anecdotes about real panic disorder patients who vastly improved with cognitive behavioral therapy.Forge your own path—Work your way through this cognitive behavioral therapy workbook in order or skip around to the chapters that are most relevant to you.Worksheets and self-assessments—Writing prompts and questions will help you identify the specific ways panic affects you and track your progress over time.Discover a path through panic attacks with the latest advancements in cognitive behavioral therapy.