Books published by publisher Althea Press

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.

No-nonsense time management in no time.Learning to manage your time doesn’t have to take a lot time. Filled with practical advice for everybody, Time Management in 20 Minutes a Day makes increasing your productivity and getting the most out of every day a snap.Sprinkled with bite-sized lessons and personal anecdotes, Time Management in 20 Minutes a Day introduces strategic changes geared to help you improve your daily life. From obsessing over emails to hunting through clutter to mismanaging meetings―learn how to stop doing all the little things you didn’t even realize were wasting so much of your time.Time Management in 20 Minutes a Day includes:Learn time management, fast―Straightforward suggestions focus on simple and proven strategies that you can do in 20 minutes or less.Advice for home and office―It doesn’t matter if you’re a busy CEO or a stay-at-home parent―discover dozens of ways to do more with your day.Modern techniques for current times―Learn to take advantage of all the time saving potential of tech―productivity apps, digital planners, and more.Discover how fast and simple mastering time management can be.

Next gen anxiety-relief strategies for today’s teensAnxiety is a difficult emotion to manage—especially with all of the stressors that come with the teenage years. From surviving awkward social situations to getting into college, it’s normal for teens to feel anxious. This book arms teens with effective tools to tackle worrying—so that anxiety doesn’t have to be overwhelming.Using the latest strategies from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and mindfulness therapies, teens will learn how to control their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so that they don’t trigger anxiety. With real scenarios they might face at school, home, or with friends, this book is every teenager’s secret weapon to stay cool in stressful and scary moments.The Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens includes:Anxiety decoded—Understand the root causes of general and social anxiety, along with panic and phobias. Also, learn the Dos and Don’ts of coping.Mind and body exercises—Discover right-now strategies like body scanning and taking charge of your anxious alter-ego to stop anxiety attacks in their tracks.Proven therapies—Use time-tested techniques like CBT and mindfulness practices to manage anxious thoughts and feelings.You can’t protect teens from feeling anxious—but you can give them the tools to manage thoughts and feelings before they become overwhelming with the Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens.

The Complete Guide to Potty Training is your all-in-one resource for personalized potty training that works.Potty training is a major milestone in your child’s development. Exciting as it may be, potty training can also be overwhelming―for you and for your little one. As the founder of The Potty School®, Michelle D. Swaney works everyday with families who are eager to potty train but want to make sure they do it right. Now, in The Complete Guide to Potty Training, the potty training expert and super-mom of three will help you do exactly that.The Complete Guide to Potty Training answers all your pressing questions and delivers the most personalized approach to potty training yet. With The Complete Guide to Potty Training you’ll build the confidence you need to successfully potty train your child―and feel good doing it! From avoiding accidents to ditching diapers to managing meltdowns, Michelle has you covered with step-by-step potty training guidance that will get your child out of diapers and onto the toilet once and for all.In The Complete Guide to Potty Training you’ll find:Answers to all your urgent potty training questions, including: nap time, night time, pooping, getting family members/caregivers on board, and moreA 5-step basic potty training plan that includes detailed instructions for what to do, when to do it, and how to make it enjoyable (or at least not miserable)Expert advice for tackling a wide range of potty training problems, such as: fear of the toilet, unhelpful siblings, backsliding, and general stubbornnessHelpful “Ask a Parent” features that chronicle other parents’ potty training experiences and help you navigate your way through common challengesPotty training may not be easy, but it doesn’t have to be scary. With The Complete Guide to Potty Training you’ll find everything you need to become the potty training expert of your home.

"From the clinical perspective of a licensed mental health counselor...some of the questions we are often asked include 'Is this normal?' or 'Am I going crazy?' Progressing Through Grief answers these universal questions and others, and illustrates how personal and unique each person's experience is with loss."Cécile Rêve, LMHC and Co-founder of ARTrelief, an expressive arts therapy centerGrieving is a highly personal experience and reactions differ from person to person. Feelings of loss are arguably the most unique, confusing feelings with which to cope. Therapist and grief expert, Stephanie Jose, understands this. She wrote Progressing Through Grief as an interactive resource to gently meet you wherever you are today, as you move through your grief and towards healing. Stephanie has spent countless hours working with grieving clients, and she saw the need for a resource that would address the various feelings of grief that occur at any stage of the process.Twenty years ago, Stephanie Jose became well acquainted with grief when she suddenly lost her friend. She has experienced first-hand many of the same feelings as her patients. Progressing Through Grief provides practical methods for coping with immediate feelings of loss, as well as the difficult emotions that can persist over time.Progressing Through Grief is divided into three sections, each focusing on key factors that create a powerful process for healing:Understanding why grieving is important, and how grief affects your bodyIdentifying complicated feelings and learning skills for coping with themJournaling to move through overwhelming feelings and practicing self-care through relaxation techniques, nutrition tips, and meditation practicesDesigned to be a companion as you courageously confront and process your feelings, Progressing Through Grief is intended to help you progress through your grief and into healing.

Strengthen Your Bond, Strengthen Your MarriagePlanning a meaningful wedding is important. Planning for a happy and satisfying marriage is critical. Through in-depth, thought-provoking exercises, I Do! A Marriage Workbook for Engaged Couples helps prospective partners grow their love and solidify their partnership as they prepare to walk down the aisle together.From money to intimacy, this marriage workbook helps you dig deep into your relationship over the course of 7 chapters—each focusing on a different part of married life. Gain insight into each other and discover ways to feel closer before you finally and happily say, “I do!”I Do! A Marriage Workbook for Engaged Couples includes:LOVE, SEX, AND MONEY—Prepare for married life by exploring and sharing your feelings on communication, money, intimacy, children, beliefs and values, family and friends, and work.IN-DEPTH EXERCISES—Learn more about your partner through various exercises, including writing prompts, true/false questionnaires, worksheets, partner discussions, and more.TOOLS TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL—Use this marriage workbook’s exercises as springboards for a deeper exploration into your relationship.Deepen your connection and prepare for your marriage with I Do! A Marriage Workbook for Engaged Couples.

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.

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.

Equip Yourself with Practical Strategies to Help Your Child Manage ADHD from Preschool to Adulthood Written by an expert with over 15 years of experience in treating adult ADHD and ADHD in children, Focused offers essential information to empower parents and provide immediate assistance. Learn to uncover your child’s considerable strengths and work around their obstacles with concrete, actionable strategies that improve executive functioning, support emotional development, and promote positive behavior.• A concise overview of attention deficit disorder in children and their different treatment options• Over 40 parenting strategies targeting common ADHD challenges like hyperactivity and inattention• Modification tips for adapting strategies to your child’s unique needs• Helpful tools like a quiz and worksheets to supplement your ADHD treatment plan• Valuable parenting principles and advice for becoming your child’s best advocateAbout the Author: Blythe Grossberg, Psy.D, is the author of Making ADD Work and a number of other books about ADHD, learning disabilities, and Asperger’s. A learning specialist in New York City, she helps children and adults with improve their performance in school and at work.

The Complete Guide to Potty Training is your all-in-one resource for personalized potty training that works.Potty training is a major milestone in your child’s development. Exciting as it may be, potty training can also be overwhelming—for you and for your little one. As the founder of The Potty School®, Michelle D. Swaney works everyday with families who are eager to potty train but want to make sure they do it right. Now, in The Complete Guide to Potty Training, the potty training expert and super-mom of three will help you do exactly that.The Complete Guide to Potty Training answers all your pressing questions and delivers the most personalized approach to potty training yet. With The Complete Guide to Potty Training you’ll build the confidence you need to successfully potty train your child—and feel good doing it! From avoiding accidents to ditching diapers to managing meltdowns, Michelle has you covered with step-by-step potty training guidance that will get your child out of diapers and onto the toilet once and for all.In The Complete Guide to Potty Training you’ll find:Answers to all your urgent potty training questions, including: nap time, night time, pooping, getting family members/caregivers on board, and moreA 5-step basic potty training plan that includes detailed instructions for what to do, when to do it, and how to make it enjoyable (or at least not miserable)Expert advice for tackling a wide range of potty training problems, such as: fear of the toilet, unhelpful siblings, backsliding, and general stubbornnessHelpful “Ask a Parent” features that chronicle other parents’ potty training experiences and help you navigate your way through common challengesPotty training may not be easy, but it doesn’t have to be scary. With The Complete Guide to Potty Training you’ll find everything you need to become the potty training expert of your home.

Don’t face depression alone—advanced tools for teens.You can feel better and The Depression Workbook for Teens is going to help you do it. Drawing on the most effective and up-to-date techniques—including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness—this depression workbook is filled with helpful exercises designed specifically for teens that will help you conquer depression. Develop the skills you need to manage your emotional wellbeing and bring happiness back into your life.Get information all about depression—its symptoms, causes, and risk factors—so you can identify the differences between normal stress and depression. There is a light at the end of the tunnel—The Depression Workbook for Teens will show you the way.The Depression Workbook for Teens includes:Just for teens—Tackle your depression head-on using a depression workbook filled with strategies written with your unique needs (and time constraints) in mind.Useful tools—With quizzes, journaling prompts, conversation starters, and more, you’ll discover simple skill-building exercises to improve your mood and build your self-esteem.Practical problem solving—Find ways to work through the challenges you’re facing—including fighting with your parents, getting up in the morning, struggling with homework, and more.The Depression Workbook for Teens gives you the helping hand you need to get through this difficult time.

Disclaimer for Ebook Readers:This workbook is meant to be interactive. Add notes and highlight text using your touch-screen ebook device . See Page 13-14 for more detailed instructions. If you want to do more in your life than tread water, run from problems, and just exist—let the simple, accessible tools provided in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 3 Steps show you how living a meaningful, purposeful life is as simple as A - C - T. I’ve tried self-help books, but they didn’t help me feel happy… I’ve made progress in the past, but it didn’t last… I try to get rid of the negative stuff my mind comes up with, and I’m tired of having my efforts fail… If you relate to any of these common experiences, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, also referred to as ACT, may significantly improve the quality and direction of your life. The Mayo Clinic and National Institute of Mental Health have recognized Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as an effective mode of therapy for working through particularly stubborn or troubling emotional difficulties. Certified counselor Tanya J. Peterson applies the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with her clients who feel emotionally stuck. She has also used ACT personally to work through a personal tragedy that left her struggling with residual limitations. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 3 Steps: A Workbook for Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Life is both a complete resource for understanding ACT and a collection of exercises to help you apply the principles of ACT in your own life. This book is an accessible, every-person’s guide for building your personal set of practical ACT skills and moving towards a life lived in harmony with your personal values. ACT 101 – This easy-to-use book begins with examples of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in practice, then pairs the main pathologies and principles into 3 steps, and finally, explores each of them in 3 step-specific chapters. The six pathologies of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy include: Fusion, Avoidance, Lost Values, Attachment to Self, Uncertain Values, and Unworkable Action. PRACTICE MAKES PROGESS – Guided writing exercise and visualizations can be done once, or multiple times as you move through various life challenges by applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. LIVE IN THE MOMENT – Mindfulness practice plays a big role in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Learn how to connect to the present moment and stay in that moment to disentangle yourself from the confusing web of thoughts and emotions, and get in touch with what’s going on around you. With this accessible guide and workbook for everyday life, you will quickly and easily learn and apply ACT, without all the theoretical assumptions and jargon. By choosing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 3 Steps you’re on the path to a mindful, high-quality life.