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Strong Woman: What it means to be a woman of substance

Queen Cleopatra, Queen Boudicca, J.K Rowling, Oprah Winfrey and More..

Strong Woman covers the life journey of women who have, against all odds, overcome obstacles to achieve amazing feats and reach incredible heights. A lot of women in our time go through difficulties in the form of – gender inequality, marital abuse, sexual abuse, poverty, to name but a few. Some of these women feel helpless and need an inspirational role model they can draw strength from. Strong Woman is the ultimate guide that will help you regain your self-esteem and feel empowered. In this book, you’ll learn:

What it means to be a strong womanWhat characteristics they all have in commonThe challenges they face and how they overcome themMotivational quotes that will help you sustain a positive mindsetOver 50 profile of some of the most influential women in the world (from Queen Cleopatra of Egypt to Queen Boudicca of Iceni, J.K Rowling to Oprah Winfrey)

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Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment: Treatment Improvement Protocol Series (Tip 35)

This Tip is based on a fundamental rethinking of the concept of motivation. Motivation is not seen as static but as dynamic. It is redefined here as purposeful, intentional, and positive-directed toward the best interests of the self. Specifically, motivation is considered to be related to the probability that a person will enter into, continue, and adhere to a specific change strategy. This Tip shows how substance abuse treatment staff can influence change by developing a therapeutic relationship that respects and builds on the client’s autonomy and, at the same time, makes the treatment clinician a partner in the change process. The Tip also describes different motivational interventions that can be used at all stages of the change process, from precontemplation and preparation to action and maintenance, and informs readers of the research, results, tools, and assessment instruments related to enhancing motivation.