Description: When Autism Is Tearing You Apart by Liz Smalley Having a child with autism is tough. It can feel traumatic. I know! As well as being a psychologist, I have one too, who also has an intellectual disability. This book compassionate and conversational book explains why its so hard and how to cope. I combine my experiences with my expertise to give new insights to frazzled mothers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Do you ever feel like youre failing as a mother or like youre seriously going to lose it? Are you looking for a fast and simple way to turn that around and feel like youre winning at mothering?This conversational and compassionate book will explain why mothering a child with autism is so hard, based on my research, why you feel traumatised, and what you can do about it using proven transformational solutions.It can be incredibly difficult to keep it together when your child is either having a meltdown or a shutdown and not have one yourself. What do you do with that rage when you go to the school yet again, because your child has been bullied? You might feel lonely and excluded yourself from social gatherings because of childs behaviours. Its tough!I totally get it. Im also the mother of an adult child with autism and an intellectual disability, as well as being a psychologist. In this book you will learn: - Why caring for your child with autism can be traumatising- How to be courageous and do what you know is best for your child- How to be confident, trust your intuition and, not be intimidated by anyone- How to calm your nervous system, emotions, and reactions, especially in stressful situations- How to find compassion for yourself and diminish feelings of guilt, shame, and failure- How to stay calm, even during your childs meltdowns- How to stop having meltdowns yourselfBy understanding yourself you will quickly be able to introduce the small changes outlined in this book to create significant change for yourself and your family.Whats stopping you from taking the small steps towards to transforming your experiences from fear to courage, shame to confidence, chaos to calm and frustration into self-compassion? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Author Biography Liz is the mother of an adult child with autism, a psychologist and researcher. She blends her experiences as a mother of a child with autism and her expertise as a psychologist and researcher, to bring fresh insights and new hope to mothers of all ages and stages of caring for their child with autism. Details ISBN0648852202 Author Liz Smalley Short Title When Autism Is Tearing You Apart Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 0648852202 ISBN-13 9780648852209 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-08-16 Pages 198 Publisher Elizabeth Anne Smalley UK Release Date 2020-08-16 Imprint Elizabeth Anne Smalley Subtitle A Mothers Recovery Guide To Finding Courage, Confidence, Calm & Compassion Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129542588;
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