{"product_id":"the-simple-care-of-a-robert-j-wicks-9780197515402","title":"The Simple Care of a Hopeful Heart: Mentoring Yourself in Difficult Times","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eIn the end, it is not the amount of darkness in the world, our country, family or even within ourselves that matters-It is how we stand in that darkness that is crucial. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn light of this, the overall question addressed in this book is simple and challenging: How can we best mentor ourselves with the knowledge that already surrounds us so we learn and grow from the changes, stress, and even trauma, that we must face in today's uncertain times? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnderlying the book's overall message is the signature strength of \u003cem\u003ehumility\u003c\/em\u003e because as the author emphasizes: When we take knowledge and add humility, we get wisdom, and when we then add this very wisdom to compassion, we get \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e... and love is at the heart of a rich, compassionate, and resilient life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book presents a series of 50 brief lessons on such topics as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Developing a renewed and deeper interest in creative approaches to self-care\u003cbr\u003e- Overcoming resistance to change\u003cbr\u003e- Ways to gain, maintain, and regain a healthy perspective\u003cbr\u003e- Appreciating the advantages of the \"psychological detours\" forced on us in life\u003cbr\u003e- How spending only 2 minutes each day in silence, solitude, and wrapped in gratitude can be transformative\u003cbr\u003e- Understanding how we can best apply the principles of posttraumatic growth (PTG) to our own life situation\u003cbr\u003e- Dealing effectively with necessary change and unexpected loss\u003cbr\u003e- Recognizing the importance of pacing and timing in our interactions with others\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert J. Wicks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0197515401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780197515402\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.31h x 5.53w x 0.47d","brand":"Robert J. Wicks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44050544296191,"sku":"9780197515402","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_99ae3117-ed49-4db7-9c4b-fbcf2522653f.jpg?v=1685007860","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-simple-care-of-a-robert-j-wicks-9780197515402","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}