Lisa Negron has narrated 18 audiobooks on Listento.it by 17 authors, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 4 ratings. The most-rated is Lost in My Mind: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Lost in My Mind: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Summary
Lost in My Mind is a stunning memoir describing Kelly Bouldin Darmofal's journey from adolescent girl to special education teacher, wife, and mother - despite severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Spanning three decades, Kelly's journey is unique in its focus on TBI education in America (or lack thereof). Kelly also abridges her mother's journals to describe forgotten experiences. She continues the narrative in her own humorous, poetic voice, describing a victim's relentless search for success, love, and acceptance - while combating bureaucratic red tape, aphasia, bilateral hand impairment, and loss of memory. Listeners will: Learn why TBI is a "silent illness" for students as well as soldiers and athletes Discover coping strategies which enable TBI survivors to hope and achieve Experience what it's like to be a caregiver for someone with TBI Realize that the majority of teachers are sadly unprepared to teach victims of TBI Find out how relearning ordinary tasks, like walking, writing, and driving require intense determination "This peek into the real-life trials and triumphs of a young woman who survives a horrific car crash and struggles to regain academic excellence and meaningful social relationships is a worthwhile read for anyone who needs information, inspiration or escape from the isolation so common after traumatic brain injury." (Susan H. Connors, President/CEO, Brain Injury Association of America)
©2014, 2019 Kelly Bouldin Darmofal (P)2019 Kelly Bouldin Darmofal
A Reason to Believe
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Held hostage by her past and a sense that she is unworthy of love, can Olivia be saved? Olivia Montgomery has learned in life that most people are self-serving and only have their own interests at heart. After a broken marriage and an unplanned pregnancy takes her to the one place she never wanted to go again, Olivia must fight for her freedom and independence. In a moment of life or death, she meets Tyler, a man who seeks to honor God in all his actions. His love is not like anything Olivia has ever known. It's foreign and yet the most powerful love she has ever experienced. It has the power to heal, to forgive, and it never gives up on her. Little does she know that there is one who can love her more than Tyler. A heart-warming Christian romance that illustrates how God works out our hardships for his glory, continuously showering us with love.
©2018 T.K. Chapin (P)2019 T.K. Chapin
Music Therapy
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Alfredo Zotti, a professional musician and bipolar survivor with a university degree in social anthropology and three years study of psychology, provides an introduction to music theory with specific case studies of applications for Alzheimer's, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and other issues. Working primarily as a peer support counselor, his person-centered methods are respectful of client's needs, abilities, and responses to music therapy. Strategies explored include both active listening of recorded music as well as instruction in playing musical instruments. Using patience and listening skills, you can - with Zotti's book - begin your own journey of music therapy. Praise for the book: "I congratulate Alfredo on this terrific summary of the ways in which music therapy can serve a complementary role in the treatment of a range of psychological difficulties. Anyone who is interested in promoting his or her well-being, or the well-being of loved ones, will enjoy Music Therapy: An Introduction with Case Studies for Mental Illness Recovery." (Paul Corcoran, psychologist, Moving Forward, NSW) "Alfredo Zotti's Music Therapy: An Introduction with Case Studies for Mental Illness Recovery shows that recovering through music can be an extremely powerful and wonderful journey of self-healing and positive discoveries. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to enhance their knowledge of music therapy and the influence of music on their health and, consequently, on their lives." (Krystyna C. Laycraft, PhD, physicist, educator, and artist) "Through his own experience of positive outcome by therapeutic use of music, Alfredo Zotti shares the supplemental, holistic method to improving mental health issues and dementia. Music Therapy: An Introduction with Case Studies for Mental Illness Recovery promises to assist in the recovery process and help sufferers regain a happier life." (Rie Matsuura, administrative assistant, The Kidman Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital)
©2020 Alfredo Zotti (P)2020 Alfredo Zotti
Aphelion: Stories of the Takamo Universe
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The Year Is 2628 - Billions upon billions of souls call the galaxy known as Estra home. It’s a home of unimaginable distance, from the Borthan Empire in the north to the left “lung” of the Klevessan Republic. The Boe Republic brushes the southern emptiness of the Ens Gulf and yet, even here, there is life: teeming organics jostling, cooperating, invading, thriving. Dying. Love You Forever - As children, Kellan Kline and a young Terran girl named Rayelle survived horrific experiments at the hands of The Authority, a group hellbent on creating the perfect super-soldier. They were liberated from the lab together, but circumstance tore them apart. Years later Kellan found Rayelle again, married to a Terran politico and pregnant with his son. Happy that Rayelle had found peace, Kellan promised her again that his heart and loyalty belonged only to her. When Rayelle called, begging for his help, Kellan had no choice but to rush to her aid, although his interference might mean all-out galactic war. Dead Man’s Drift - Bendine and Myrta Selva found themselves orphaned at an early age, left in the charge of a rascally Klevessan pirate captain. They grew up in the belly of a ship learning the art of Klevessan trade: stealing, lying, and cheating. As adults, they kept themselves and their origins a secret until a mistake in the Horvanni trade house left Bendine holding proof of a Naplian plot to assassinate a Terran Admiral. Now, with the help of a Terran agent, the girls and their shipmates must travel to the desolate area surrounding Dead Man’s Drift with the hopes of thwarting the Naplian plot and bringing honor to the Selva name again.
©2018 Kgruppe LLC (P)2019 Kgruppe LLC
101 Tips for Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury
Summary
Kelly Bouldin Darmofal suffered a severe TBI in 1992; currently, she holds a Masters in Special Education from Salem College, NC. Her memoir, Lost in My Mind: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), tells her story of tragedy and triumph. Kelly will be teaching "TBI: An Overview for Educators" at Salem College. Kelly's "tips" were learned during two decades of recovery and perseverance; they include: Ways to avoid isolation and culture shock post-TBI Tips for staying organized in the face of instant chaos Strategies for caretakers and teachers of TBI survivors Life philosophies that reject despair How to relearn that shoes must match Why one alarm clock is never enough, and A breath of humor for a growing population with a "silent illness" - TBI "Those who suffer from TBI should benefit from Kelly Darmofal's advice. She speaks often of the value of a sense of humor in dealing with TBI symptoms and quotes Viktor Frankl who believed that humor was one of the '...soul's weapons in the fight for self preservation.' I strongly recommend her work." (Dr. George E. Naff, NCC, LPC, Diplomate in Logotherapy) "Kelly is a wonderful resource about TBI for survivors, caregivers, teachers, and the entire community. The wisdom gained from her own experience makes her believable; the frankness and sense of humor that she reveals as she writes makes her authentic.... Kelly and her publications have become a trusted resource for our clients who are surviving from a TBI." (Barbara Saulpaugh, regional executive director, CareNet Counseling, an affiliate of Wake Forest Baptist Health) From Loving Healing Press, www.LHPress.com.
©2015 Kelly Bouldin Darmofal (P)2018 Kelly Bouldin Darmofal
Yesterday's Lost
Summary
An old house…a shadowy night…a tortured spirit...two lives irretrievably changed.... Pratt Davies is a police detective with the Saint Louis PD. He’s comfortable in his role…confident that he’s seen just about everything there is to see. Until he and his partner answer a call to enter a home where blood-curdling screams speak of horrific violence. Inside the disturbing house, he encounters a strange, icy mist and something malevolent waiting just beyond view. Pratt’s confidence is shaken, his worldview smashed into tiny pieces…like shards of glass from a broken mirror. His partner comes out of that house damaged, both physically and mentally, unable to even form a coherent response. Pratt is so shaken he can barely function. And he still has a murder to solve. Who killed the couple living in that terrible house? What haunted the mist obscuring the scene? How did Pratt’s partner end up bleeding and babbling on the floor, something evil oozing through her gaze? And how is Pratt…broken and terrified himself…ever going to solve a murder that has every indication of having been born in the ether?
©2018 Electric Prose Publications (P)2019 Electric Prose Publications
The Power of Words
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In the beginning, there was the word. Some religions state that the very universe was created by words. The nation of America was founded using words. Words established the rights and freedoms this nation enjoys. The first of those rights is freedom of speech, which implies so much more than the right to use words. This anthology contains four stories from four authors. Each story pays tribute to either the ideals held by America’s First Amendment or to the concept that the words people use hold power. These authors took the concept of words and placed it in futuristic, apocalyptic, and fantasy settings. TW Iain creates a world where citizens only seek to hear the words of others rather than consider their own. Richard T. Drake crafts a world where a leader must speak for the underprivileged masses who simply can not speak for themselves. Heidi Angell tells of a world where humanity itself is dying, and a man strives to preserve what he can in hope that any who survive will have something with which to remember the world that was. M.L.S. Weech brings to life a world where words were taken from society, and a mother plots to give those words back if only for her daughter to be able to speak. The word was the beginning, but it will never end.
©2018 Matthew Leistikow (P)2018 Matthew Leistikow
Stealing Freedom
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Ardelia Sabine is about to attempt the most legendary heist in the solar system. The anti-communication laws that have been ruthlessly enforced for the last five years have gone too far, and the collar around her daughter's neck, which shocks anyone if they try to speak, must come off. The one time monitor of law enforcement has now assembled the greatest collection of thieves, con men, and hit men in history. Together, she and her husband, once the greatest hacker on the planet, must take on a job that will surely get at least one of them killed. Survival is not the objective. The goal is to shut down the servers that operate the entire system. Can they get into one of the most guarded areas on the planet? Can they steal back their right to speak from the government that silenced it?
©2019 M.L.S. Weech (P)2019 M.L.S. Weech
REPAIR for Kids
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R.E.P.A.I.R. is Recognition, Entry, Process, Awareness, Insight, and Rhythm. Enter a six-stage program with your child to cross the Bridge of Recovery and make available a whole new world of hope: Uncover and acknowledge feelings by discovering emotion Build self-esteem and optimism with the "Magic Mirror" Discern healthy and unhealthy messages Learn self-soothing skills with "Dear Diary" letters to the inner child Reveal inner states with picture drawing Break free from the confines of false shame Cultivate self-care skills and practices Learn about boundaries and bodies Return to the natural rhythm and flow of life Therapists' Acclaim for REPAIR for Kids "REPAIR for Kids provides a comprehensive, honest and passionate approach for children recovering from sexual abuse. Children will benefit from this book, and be encouraged to continue on their recovery journey." (Jill Osborne, Ed.S, author of Sam Feels Better Now) "I wish I had had something like this a long time ago for my sad and shamed 'little girl' within. I can't think of anything I'd change. You have covered it all and with wonderful sensitivity, perfect timing and terrific repair exercises." (Marcelle Taylor, MFT) "I found this book to be well thought out and written, and one that would be helpful for any child who has known the pain of sexual abuse. I wish a caring adult had shared this book with my siblings and myself, it would have helped ease our pain and sorrow." (Michael Skinner, musician and child mental health advocate) Please visit the survivors peer-support group at www.TheLamplighters.org From Loving Healing Press www.Lovinghealing.com
©2008, 2010 Marjorie McKinnon (P)2019 Marjorie McKinnon
Framing a Family
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Framing a Family will guide you to giving your children a childhood they do not need to recover from! This book will strengthen your family, inspiring you to build your home with encouragement, empowerment, forgiveness, and most importantly love. You will: Gain proven tips and tools to empower, encourage, and strengthen your family Let go of your expectations and embrace the hard times and the good times with an open mind Build your confidence as you raise the self-esteem of each family member creating an unshakable unit Forgive, heal, and move forward in the present moment with action steps that build family Learn tried and true methods to build a foundation, raising confident children "Robin's wonderful stories illustrate her challenges and how she has been able to turn these challenges into personal victories and inspirational nuggets of hope for other people. I am happy to recommend this book to anyone who needs encouragement, hope, and direction to take their lives to the next level and to live life to the fullest with love, empowerment, and integrity." (Stacey Toupin, life and career coach) Robin Marvel is a multi-published author and speaker in the field of self-development. Despite a childhood filled with abuse, homelessness, and teen pregnancy, Robin has overcome many challenges to make her life one of purpose. Today, she has devoted her life to show others how to do the same. Using her story, books, and workshops as tools, she is inspiring others to break cycles and choose to live the life they desire.
©2016, 2020 Robin Marvel (P)2020 Robin Marvel
Attorney-at-Paw
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Only Chrissy, a cute little Shih Tzu, can unlock this mystery! Autumn Clarke survived the car crash that killed her parents. To help her cope with PTSD, she adopts Chrissy, a Shih Tzu with a remarkable secret. Chrissy is also the only witness to the mysterious death of her pet parent. Autumn vows to find the truth behind his death with the help of Chrissy, the neighbors, and an attractive detective. Can Autumn unravel the clues while trying to heal Chrissy's trauma and overcome her own devastating emotional wounds in the midst of a dangerous murder investigation? "Chrissy the Shih Tzu may be the cutest sleuth on the job, but don't let that button nose fool you — it's perfectly able to sniff out a killer with a little help from her human friends. Great start to a fun new series!" (Sheila Webster Boneham, author of the award-winning Animals in Focus Mysteries) "Diane Wing does an excellent job of showing readers just how animals can communicate with us through images and actions when we are tuned into their frequency. Through the relationship between Autumn and Chrissy, Wing also shows the importance of therapy animals and how much they can help those who need them. Add in a sweet romance to the intrigue of the mystery and you've got a book that you won't want to put down." (Melissa Alvarez, Intuitive, animal communicator and author of Animal Frequency and Llewellyn's Little Book of Spirit Animals) "Diane Wing has created a wonderfully endearing little character in Chrissy the Shih Tzu. It really shines through that the author is an animal and dog lover. I can see these books quickly becoming a cherished addition to the cozy mystery genre." (J. New, author of The Yellow Cottage Vintage Mysteries) Learn more at www.DianeWingAuthor.com From Modern History Press
©2018 Diane Wing (P)2020 Diane Wing
Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery
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Whether addicted or not, we all have stories to tell. The stories of tragedy and redemption found within Tales of Addiction are not about the well known celebrities you find in the usual tabloids. Rather, these stories are true-grit tales told by people you will never meet but whose words will haunt you for months, years maybe. The author collected the stories for over two years through a "call for stories" she put in journals, workshops and lectures. Interwoven throughout, Barbara and her son share their own story of pain and struggle. In this book, you'll learn: How an addict's life begins Understand the difficulties in taking initial steps to uncover denial Intimate details of how many stay straight and sober Gain a new perspective about our national addiction population Learn why that Something More means so much to so many What happens when the addict or alcoholic loses their battle How you can help
©2010 Barbara Sinor (P)2019 Barbara Sinor
Got Parts? An Insider's Guide to Managing Life Successfully with Dissociative Identity Disorder
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Finally, a book for survivors written by a survivor! Got Parts? was written by a survivor of DID in association with her therapist and therapy group. This audiobook is filled with successful coping techniques and strategies to enhance the day-to-day functioning of adult survivors of DID in relationships, work, parenting, self-confidence, and self-care. Got Parts? will help you introduce yourself to your internal family and improve its communication, integration, and well-being. Although written to carefully avoid triggering, it delivers well-grounded guidelines for living that DID people need to do on the way to recovery. Coping strategies included help you with issues related to triggers, flashbacks, and body memories. Got Parts? also includes a detailed list of outside resources you can draw on. This audiobook is intended to be used in conjunction with a therapist and is not a substitute for therapy. Once thought of as a rare and mysterious psychiatric curiosity, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is now understood to be a fairly common outcome of severe trauma in young children most typically extreme and repeated physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse, and often lack of attachment. Formerly called Multiple Personality Disorder, DID is a condition in which a person has two or more distinct identities or personality states that recurrently take control of the person's consciousness and behavior. Symptoms can include depression, mood swings, panic or anxiety attacks, substance abuse, memory loss, propensity for trances, sleep and eating disorders, distrust, detachment, lack of self-care, and distress or impairment at work. Acclaim for Got Parts? from therapists and survivors "Got Parts? is a very well conceived and useful tool, particularly for those treating DID from a more functional perspective." (Peter A. Maves, PhD, ISSD fellow) "Got Parts is great tool for working therapeutically with ones internal family." (Patricia Sherman, LCSW) "I particularly liked the chapter which emphasises the importance of taking care of body, mind and spirit holistically." (Kathryn Livingston, chairperson, First Person Plural, UK) "I strongly recommend this book as a easily read, straightforward and insightful recovery tool for my clients with DID." (Ian Landry, MA, MSW, RSW, Nova Scotia, Canada) "I will require got parts for new clients, refer it to other therapists and have even recommended it for others." (Karen Hutchins, MA, LPC) "ATW's approach reflects that of Truddi Chase, a DID victim who prefers her alters live in a harmonious community." (Metapsychology Online Review) For more information please visit www.GotParts.org From Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com
©2005 A. T. W. (P)2019 A. T. W.
A Reason to Live: An Inspirational Romance
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Jonathan Dunken is no stranger to heartache. After losing his wife, he submerged himself in his work as an architect and pushed everyone away, including God. Four years after his world crumbled, a surprise visitor in the middle of the night changes his life forever. Kylie wants a change in her life, especially a new job. One night, her wish becomes possible when a stranger in the restaurant where she works offers her a job. There's only one problem. He’s attractive. He's a man who has been broken from his past hurts. She's a girl who has a heart for her son and God. Can these two hearts find love with one another? Or will their pasts hold them back forever? Find out in the new inspirational Christian romance, A Reason to Live, book one of the A Reason to Love series by T.K. Chapin.
©2018 Branch Publishing (P)2018 Branch Publishing
The Conscious Creative
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An actionable guide to mindfulness and practical ethics for any creative professional who wants to make a living without selling their soul. It can be difficult to live according to our values in a complicated world. At a time when capitalism seems most unforgiving but the need for paying work remains high, it is important to learn how we can be more mindful and intentional about our impact - personal, social, economic, and environmental. As designer and creative director Kelly Small had to do to navigate a crisis of ethics and burnout in their career in advertising, we can admit our complicity in problematic systems and take on the responsibility of letting our own conscience guide our decisions. Start with one or many of these 100+ rigorously researched, ultra-practical action steps: Co-create and collaborate Get obsessed with accessibility Demand diverse teams Commit to self-care Make ethics a competitive edge Be mindful of privilege Create for empowerment, not exploitation With a humorous and irreverent tone, Small reveals how when we release unnecessary judgement and become action-oriented, we can clarify the complicated business of achieving an ethical practice in the creative industries. Discover the power of incremental, positive changes in our daily work-lives and the fulfillment of purposeful work.
©2020 Kelly Small (P)2020 OrangeSky Audio
Pop Star Goddesses
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A compendium of 40 incredible female pop stars whose energies, virtues, and vices make them the ideal role models for our age - powerful women who can teach us all how to discover our own inner goddess. We are living in the age of the music goddess: Beyoncé. Lady Gaga. Taylor Swift. Katy Perry. Britney. Nicki Minaj. Cardi B. Pink. Madonna. Rihanna. Gwen Stefani. Alicia Keys. Kelly Clarkson. Never before have so many women dominated their industry and pop culture itself with such creativity, passion, and force. Visionary and ferociously talented, these women are reshaping our society and our lives. In this stunningly designed compendium, Jennifer Armstrong offers an intimate, up-close look at 40 of pop music’s most revered goddesses, analyzing their performances, songs, videos, interviews, social media, activism, and personal lives to illuminate their significance for both critics and fans. These divas post astounding album sales, enjoy millions of radio plays, YouTube views, and social media followings, and sell out stadiums. While we are awed and inspired by their success, we worship them for so much more. Beyoncé’s work ethic. Nicki Minaj’s no-bull---t attitude. Taylor Swift’s relatability. Pink’s sense of social justice. Jennifer Lopez’s transformation from “Jenny from the block” to fashion icon. Each of these goddesses speaks to us in her own unique way. Beyoncé is our superhuman alter ego; Britney is our survival instinct. Armstrong pairs each pop star goddess with a corresponding goddess from ancient cultures, and offers advice on how to invoke the pop star goddess’s energy in your own life, providing journal prompts and a Power Song List that allows you harness the power of a particular pop goddess’s energy when you need it. Filled with information, advice, insights, and playlists, Pop Star Goddess will help you tune in and turn on your own divine energy. The Pop Star Goddesses are: Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, M.I.A., Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Carla Bruni, Pink, JLo, Kesha, Rihanna, Janelle Monae, Gwen Stephani, Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, Adele, Missy Elliott, Shakira, Solange, Miranda Lambert, Celine Dion, Sia, Queen Latifah, SZA, Kacey Musgraves, Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, Laura Jane Grace, Ariana Grande, Carly Rae Jepsen.
©2020 Jennifer Armstrong (P)2020 HarperAudio
Healing Childhood Trauma
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Post-traumatic stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse, depression, a lack of confidence, and many other mental and physical ailments may be a result of childhood trauma you have endured. Uncovering, accepting, and healing this childhood trauma will allow you to let go of the pain, releasing yourself from the guilt, shame, and self-destruction you have been living with. This book will provide you with tools and strategies to heal your childhood trauma allowing you to live fully. Pinpoint the areas of struggle in your life now that are a reflection of the childhood trauma you endured Tackle limitations by learning how childhood trauma can be healed and forgiven Strategize an effective plan that will take you from struggle to success Discover hands-on strategies and plans to heal, recover and let go of the limits imposed on your daily living due to childhood trauma "Robin Marvel's Healing Childhood Trauma shares the wisdom of what her experience with the pain and trauma of life taught her. When we ask ourselves what the pain of our experience feels like, the words we use tell us what needs to be eliminated from life that will allow us to heal." (Bernie Siegel, MD, author of 365 Prescriptions for the Soul and The Art of Healing) "Robin Marvel hits a homerun with Healing Childhood Trauma. It's not just a book for reading - it's also a workbook that helps the adult survivor of childhood trauma find a new focus and develop new understanding of themselves while embarking on a healing journey." (John Patrick McCarron, Louisiana ambassador, National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse)
©2020 Robin Marvel (P)2020 Robin Marvel
Yesterday's News
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A best friend who's a ghost...a hidden crime from the past...and a killer who doesn't want it discovered.... How do you survive when a hidden crime from the past carries a murderer to your doorstep? Anna Yesterday owns Yesterday's Antiques in small town USA. When she finds an old newspaper clipping lining the drawer of an antique dresser, she realizes she's never heard the heart wrenching story of abuse and suicide detailed on the yellowed newsprint. So she starts to dig, and her sleuthing exposes an ugly cover-up that casts the residents of Crocker, Indiana into danger and intrigue, and leaves them with a corpse.
©2012 Sam Cheever (P)2019 Sam Cheever