Title: Affinities: Developing Intimacy with God

Are you hungry for a deeper connection with the Lord but having trouble getting up close and personal with an invisible God?

An affinity is a craving or longing, and in this study, you are invited to explore the depths of spiritual connectedness, uncovering the relational, emotional, and communal aspects of intimacy with God.

Let Go of Control: Discover joy in the presence of the Almighty through intentional worship.Conquer Doubts: Strengthen your trust in the unconditional love of our Heavenly Father.Leave Fear Behind: Experience value through the grace and friendship of Jesus.Overcome Loneliness: Follow the Holy Spirit to embrace a fellowship of belonging and fulfill your unique purpose in God's plan.

Consider Christine Joy's in-depth Bible Study to cultivate an affinity- a deep attraction- for God by developing a vibrant relationship with each Person of the Trinity, and have fun along the way with visual journaling. Your inner self yearns for this; let God satisfy you more than you ever thought possible and empower you to live your best God-given life!

Who Does What by How Much?

The authors of Lean UX and Sense and Respond return with this deeply practical guide to Objectives and Key Results.

OKRs are a simple but powerful goal-setting framework used by leading companies in every industry imaginable. This book will help you learn how to succeed with OKRs by using them to put your customers at the center of everything you do.

Every team and organization wants to improve. OKRs help you get better, because they help your teams focus on the right work. Too many companies waste time, money, and energy working on the wrong things. Why? We lose track of what our customers want and need.

Everyone has a customer. (Yes, everyone-that includes you.) We all make something in our work, and we make it for other people. Those other people are our customers-though you may call them patients, students, constituents, or even coworkers. Our success depends on how those customers respond to what we make-and they'll only respond positively if we deliver something that's valuable to them. So, to succeed, we must figure out who our customers are, what customer responses drive value, and how (and how much) to change our customers' behavior to achieve better results.

Objectives and Key Results help organizations do all of this by focusing teams' goals on the question, Who does what by how much?

However, using OKRs isn't just about writing goals in a new way. It requires changing the way you work, the way you think about your work, and the way you plan the work you'll do in the future.

In Who Does What by How Much? coauthors and OKR experts Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden provide a clear, how-to guide for employees in all industries to learn how to put customers front and center, so you can get to work on the right things, navigate uncertainty and achieve greater success.

At seventy-five, Lee Trammell has settled into a quiet life in Blue Ridge, South Carolina. Since childhood, Lee has been weighed down by a racist legacy: his father participated in the lynching of a Black man in 1947. When Lee discovers his former neighbors, a Black woman named Del McBee and her twin boys, hiding out in their old house on Hidden Valley Road, he takes them in for the night. The next morning, they discover Del's four tires have been punctured.

The McBees moved out when the Dunlap lads down the road -- Matthew, Mark and Luke -- started flying a huge Confederate flag. After Lee questions them about the tires, Luke Dunlap confronts him with a Confederate musket. Luke's brother Matt shows Lee Luke's room: a repository of white supremacist paraphernalia.

As Lee's involvement with the McBees deepens, he receives a letter from Margo Williamson, a married woman with whom he was in love when she was living in South Carolina. Now she writes to tell him not only of her husband's death, but also of her feelings for Lee. He responds with one line: Please come for a visit!

Margo does just that, and Lee's life takes an unexpected turn toward happiness. But that happiness, along with that of his new friends, could be shattered by the same type of prejudice and violence that shaped his life.

Set in the modern South, Hidden Valley Road is an emotionally rich and timely novel about second chances in life, unlikely friendships, the persistence of love, and the precariousness of the world we live in.

In the wake of the lynching in 1947 of a young Black man named Willie Earle by a mob of cab drivers in Greenville, South Carolina, four people on the periphery of Earle's life find their lives upended. Lee Trammell, one of twenty-eight cabbies acquitted at trial, is tortured by the idea that not guilty is not the same as innocent, and escapes in the only way he knows how. Alma Stone, who loved Willie when he was a child, loses her religion and flees the South, only to discover that Harlem is not the Promised Land she sought. Lawton Chastain, a closeted gay prosecutor, realizes he must destroy his settled married life if he is ever to have a chance at happiness. Betsy Chastain, on the cusp of adulthood, embarks on a passionate interracial affair that teaches her the power and limits of love and sex.

Against the backdrop of the social and racial strictures of the fifties, each of these characters struggles to find his or her own version of freedom. Each experiences loss, sorrow, and growth as the South begins its long march toward racial equality. Deeply authentic, rich in psychological insight, and eloquently told, The Empty Cell will keep readers immersed in its pages from beginning to end.

Integrating memoir and fiction, Why is that Goddamned Radio On? is Jim Cory's answer to what has been asked of him. Cory offers deeply personal histories of music, art, and queer life that contemplate the roots of the poetic, pulling the reader through time and place. Returning often to Philadelphia in the 1980s and 90s, these essays and stories reflect on family, relationships, and the mysteries of the city he found a home in.

This lively collection of memoir essays and autobiographical fiction covers everything from gay bars to bird-watching to family to all kinds of music and queens of all varieties. Jim Cory has written a one-man history of gay life over several decades: friendly, literate, raunchy and surprising.

- Chris Bram, author of Gods and Monsters

Jim Cory's fictions are accretions of quiet wisdom and shrewd observations. Elegantly written, they are witty, slyly humorous, and unfailingly urbane. Readers who appreciate Cory as a consummate poet will be delighted to discover he's also a consummate storyteller.

- Vincent Czyz, author of The Christos Mosaic

Jim Cory's short stories have the meticulous craftsmanship and precise detail of the best nonfiction. His essays have the depth, expanse, and imagination of fine fiction. His dialogue is by turns hilarious, moving, and exasperatingly true. Why is that Goddamn Radio On? is a treasure house of a book I'll return to often.

- Felice Picano, author of Justify My Sins

Travels fluidly through time, space, and various aesthetic and affective dimensions. Why is that Goddamn Radio On? gives me an experience of time, landscape and relationship that is kind of like talking to Jim. An aging queen telling stories. Observation of self and other that share the same bitchy accuracy. A document of queer life in Philadelphia that begins before AIDS and before gentrification and travels in loops of time and loss.

- Marion Bell, author of Austerity

For mental health professionals, building trusting relationships with clients and knowing which interventions will most benefit them are challenging enough. Helping clients who are also dealing at the same time with chronic conditions such
as poverty, violence, and addiction can seem overwhelming. That's especially true for behavioral health service providers who have limited experience. That's why we at OhioGuidestone have developed this series of clinical manuals to help professionals develop their skills while providing effective treatment. OhioGuidestone, the largest community behavioral health organization in Ohio, regularly trains new therapists and other behavioral health interventionists to work
with clients who face severe, therapy-interfering challenges. We've brought that experience to these manuals.
In this era of managed care oversight, tight funding, and pressure to deliver evidence-based or informed care, it is essential for new therapists to get up to speed on best practices quickly. It is also essential for experienced clinicians to be well provided with effective and varied treatment plans. The manuals in this series provide step-by-step guidance on evidence-based and informed treatment modalities and interventions that can be used by both licensed and unlicensed mental health professionals-as well as by their supervisors for training purposes. Seasoned mental health professionals will find the resources offered in these manuals useful for developing a renewed focus on evidence- and research-based
interventions. At OhioGuidestone, our interventions are grounded in cognitive behavioral science and also shaped by the relational and attachment scientific advances that continue to inform the behavioral health field (especially the interpersonal neurobiology work published by W. W. Norton & Company). We understand the demands of serving client populations experiencing trauma and toxic stress. Our interventions are designed not to address discrete diagnoses (clients often have more than one) but rather the symptoms that are related to them. The series addresses a
wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and even reluctance to engage in therapy, and it provides interventions for children and adults. We cannot fix our clients. But we can guide them along clear paths toward
developing the skills they need to navigate the challenges they face, in their thoughts and in their lives. It's our sincere hope that the books in this series will help better prepare more mental health professionals to do just that.

Embark on a transformative journey with this groundbreaking book, a practical guide to applied metaphysics that delves deep into the realms of consciousness. It's not just a book; it's a pathway to self-discovery and spiritual awakening. This guide takes you beyond the surface, exploring the intricate layers of the conscious, subconscious, and superconscious minds, unraveling the mysteries of your true self. In a world where spirituality often remains shrouded in mystery and abstraction, this book stands out by offering concrete, real-world techniques and insights. It bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, making the complex principles of metaphysics accessible and actionable.

Whether you're a seasoned spiritual seeker or new to the path of self-discovery, this book provides the tools you need to transform your understanding into tangible experiences. Through a series of enlightening chapters, the book guides you on a journey of self-exploration, encouraging you to question, reflect, and engage with your deepest truths. It challenges you to confront and transcend the limitations of the physical body, to recognize the soul and spirit as distinct yet interconnected aspects of your being. The book's unique approach to applied metaphysics demystifies the often esoteric concepts of spiritual practice. It offers practical exercises and meditations, guiding you to harness the power of your thoughts, refine your intuition, and tap into the vast potential of your inner wisdom.

These practices are designed not only to provide profound insights but also to foster real change in your daily life. As you progress through the pages, you'll find yourself equipped with a newfound understanding of your divine consciousness. The book empowers you to take control of your spiritual journey, turning beliefs into deep, experiential knowledge. It's an invitation to align with your true self, to live in harmony with your highest aspirations, and to experience the profound transformation that comes with true spiritual awakening. Embrace this opportunity to explore the depths of your being, to unlock the secrets of the universe within you, and to embark on a life-changing journey towards enlightenment and self-mastery.

Children and adolescents who struggle with mental illness may learn poorly and miss a lot of school (and therefore learning opportunities) due to depression, anxiety, stress- and trauma-related disorders, physical illness, and family difficulties as well as difficulties with attention, concentration, and impulsivity. Sometimes these children and adolescents are overlooked, especially when their struggles are more inward-focused, as they can be with anxiety and depression. At other times children who struggle with mental illness quickly come to the attention of school administrators and mental health professionals because their behaviors are more outward-focused and expressed in aggression and oppositionality. It is important to recognize that both inward- and outward-focused symptoms and behaviors call for appropriate school-based interventions to help improve the client's behaviors and functioning and ultimately the ability to learn in the school setting. This manual is for use by school-based, licensed mental health providers offering psychotherapy and related services. It provides quick access to interventions that are specifically adapted to work in the school setting for
- anxiety;
- depression;
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma- and stress-related
disorders; and
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other impulse control
disorders.

To learn more about specific disorders and their treatment, please refer to the following OhioGuidestone treatment and intervention manuals. Each manual includes an introductory section about evidence-based treatments and an introduction to using them in the community mental health setting, including school-based mental health:
Treating Anxiety: Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills and Interventions
Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Impulsivity, and Disruptive
Behaviors in Children: Using Behavioral Skill Building and Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy Skills and Interventions
Treating Depression: Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills and Interventions
Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills and
Interventions

As a parent, have you ever felt like you just can't handle one more whine, one more debate, one more tantrum?
Have you worried, in a frazzled moment, that how you're responding to your child isn't making things better-and might be making things worse? Joyful Together is simple. And it's fun! It works with any age child, almost anywhere, almost any time. It costs nothing and requires no special tools or training, just you and your child and a few moments together. It's not really magic, of course. Even better: It's science! Joyful Together is based on extensive research into how our brains function, especially in childhood. But you don't have to understand it to use it-you'll just see it work. It takes only a few minutes to start making a big difference. Have a look inside and see how Joyful Together can work
wonders for you and your child!

This manual is for licensed mental health providers who provide psychotherapy and related services. Treating clients suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder and related disorders can be challenging, even for a seasoned practitioner. This is partially due to the fact that posttraumatic stress disorder is about something. The reasons for your client's
distress are known. Your client has experienced trauma, and the symptoms are an expression of, and the result of, the traumatic experience. When a client presents with symptoms of posttraumatic stress, there is always a difficult story waiting to be told. And your client may or may not be ready to tell it. And you, the practitioner, will need to hear the story. This, too, can be difficult. Traumatic experiences may call into question, both for the practitioner and the client, everything they believe to be true: That people are inherently good. That good things happen to good people. That we can protect ourselves and our families from harm. That life is fair. Traumatic experiences happen in spite of us believing that they should not. And more often than not they don't just happen. Much trauma is related to what people do to each other. Children are hurt by their parents. Spouses hurt each other. In other words, there is often an interpersonal component to traumatic experiences. This can make recovery from Posttraumatic stress disorder difficult. If your client has been
hurt by someone close, it can be difficult to enter into a new relationship-and that includes the therapeutic relationship. For the treatment provider, this can be frustrating. You may know exactly what you need to do but find that your client can't let her guard down. Also keep in mind that clients who come from historically marginalized populations-such as those subjected to broad-scale, historical trauma-may have suffered relational (and actual) injuries that can make it very difficult for them to believe that any one person or institution can be trusted at all.

For mental health professionals, building trusting relationships with clients and knowing which interventions will most benefit them are challenging enough. Helping clients who are also dealing at the same time with chronic conditions such
as poverty, violence, and addiction can seem overwhelming. That's especially true for behavioral health service providers who have limited experience. That's why we at OhioGuidestone have developed this series of clinical manuals to help professionals develop their skills while providing effective treatment. OhioGuidestone, the largest community behavioral health organization in Ohio, regularly trains new therapists and other behavioral health interventionists to work
with clients who face severe, therapy-interfering challenges. We've brought that experience to these manuals.

For mental health professionals, building trusting relationships with clients and knowing which interventions will most benefit them are challenging enough. Helping clients who are also dealing at the same time with chronic conditions such as poverty, violence, and addiction can seem overwhelming. That's especially true for behavioral health service providers who have limited experience. That's why we at OhioGuidestone have developed this series of clinical manuals to help professionals develop their skills while providing effective treatment.
OhioGuidestone, the largest community behavioral health organization in Ohio, regularly trains new therapists and other behavioral health interventionists to work with clients who face severe, therapy-interfering challenges. We've brought that experience to these manuals.
In this era of managed care oversight, tight funding, and pressure to deliver evidence-based or informed care, it is essential for new therapists to get up to speed on best practices quickly. It is also essential for experienced clinicians to be well provided with effective and varied treatment plans. The manuals in this series provide step-by-step guidance on evidence-based and informed treatment modalities and interventions that can be used by both licensed and unlicensed mental health professionals-as well as by their supervisors for training purposes.
Seasoned mental health professionals will find the resources offered in these manuals useful for developing a renewed focus on evidence- and research-based interventions. At OhioGuidestone, our interventions are grounded in cognitive behavioral science and also shaped by the relational and attachment scientific advances that continue to inform the behavioral health field (especially the interpersonal neurobiology work published by W. W. Norton & Company). We understand the demands of serving client populations experiencing trauma and toxic stress. Our interventions are designed not to address discrete diagnoses (clients often have more than one) but rather the symptoms that are related to them. The series addresses a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and even reluctance to engage in therapy, and it provides interventions for children and adults.
We cannot fix our clients. But we can guide them along clear paths toward developing the skills they need to navigate the challenges they face, in their thoughts and in their lives. It's our sincere hope that the books in this series will help better prepare more mental health professionals to do just that.

For mental health professionals, building trusting relationships with clients and knowing which interventions will most benefit them are challenging enough. Helping clients who are also dealing at the same time with chronic conditions such as poverty, violence, and addiction can seem overwhelming. That's especially true for behavioral health service providers who have limited experience. That's why we at OhioGuidestone have developed this series of clinical manuals to help professionals develop their skills while providing effective treatment. OhioGuidestone, the largest community behavioral health organization in Ohio, regularly trains new therapists and other behavioral health interventionists to work with clients who face severe, therapy-interfering challenges. We've brought that experience to these manuals. In this era of managed care oversight, tight funding, and pressure to deliver evidence-based or informed care, it is essential for new therapists to get up to speed on best practices quickly. It is also essential for experienced clinicians to be well provided with effective and varied treatment plans. The manuals in this series provide step-by-step guidance on evidence-based and informed treatment modalities and interventions that can be used by both licensed and unlicensed mental health professionals-as well as by their supervisors for training purposes. Seasoned mental health professionals will find the resources offered in these manuals useful for developing a renewed focus on evidence- and research-based interventions. At OhioGuidestone, our interventions are grounded in cognitive behavioral science and also shaped by the relational and attachment scientific advances that continue to inform the behavioral health field (especially the interpersonal neurobiology work published by W. W. Norton & Company). We understand the demands of serving client populations experiencing trauma and toxic stress. Our interventions are designed not to address discrete diagnoses (clients often have more than one) but rather the symptoms that are related to them. The series addresses a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and even reluctance to engage in therapy, and it provides interventions for children and adults. We cannot fix our clients. But we can guide them along clear paths toward developing the skills they need to navigate the challenges they face, in their thoughts and in their lives. It's our sincere hope that the books in this series will help better prepare more mental health professionals to do just that. - Benjamin Kearney, PhD, series editor

For mental health professionals, building trusting relationships with clients and knowing which interventions will most benefit them are challenging enough. Helping clients who are also dealing at the same time with chronic conditions such
as poverty, violence, and addiction can seem overwhelming. That's especially true for behavioral health service providers who have limited experience. That's why we at OhioGuidestone have developed this series of clinical manuals to help professionals develop their skills while providing effective treatment. OhioGuidestone, the largest community behavioral health organization in Ohio, regularly trains new therapists and other behavioral health interventionists to work
with clients who face severe, therapy-interfering challenges. We've brought that experience to these manuals.
In this era of managed care oversight, tight funding, and pressure to deliver evidence-based or informed care, it is essential for new therapists to get up to speed on best practices quickly. It is also essential for experienced clinicians to be well provided with effective and varied treatment plans. The manuals in this series provide step-by-step guidance on evidence-based and informed treatment modalities and interventions that can be used by both licensed and unlicensed mental health professionals-as well as by their supervisors for training purposes. Seasoned mental health professionals will find the resources offered in these manuals useful for developing a renewed focus on evidence- and research-based
interventions. At OhioGuidestone, our interventions are grounded in cognitive behavioral science and also shaped by the relational and attachment scientific advances that continue to inform the behavioral health field (especially the interpersonal neurobiology work published by W. W. Norton & Company). We understand the demands of serving client populations experiencing trauma and toxic stress. Our interventions are designed not to address discrete diagnoses (clients often have more than one) but rather the symptoms that are related to them. The series addresses a
wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and even reluctance to engage in therapy, and it provides interventions for children and adults. We cannot fix our clients. But we can guide them along clear paths toward
developing the skills they need to navigate the challenges they face, in their thoughts and in their lives. It's our sincere hope that the books in this series will help better prepare more mental health professionals to do just that.

For mental health professionals, building trusting relationships with clients and knowing which interventions will most benefit them are challenging enough. Helping clients who are also dealing at the same time with chronic conditions such as poverty, violence, and addiction can seem overwhelming. That's especially true for behavioral health service providers who have limited experience. That's why we at OhioGuidestone have developed this series of clinical manuals to help professionals develop their skills while providing effective treatment. OhioGuidestone, the largest community behavioral health organization in Ohio, regularly trains new therapists and other behavioral health interventionists to work with clients who face severe, therapy-interfering challenges. We've brought that experience to these manuals. In this era of managed care oversight, tight funding, and pressure to deliver evidence-based or informed care, it is essential for new therapists to get up to speed on best practices quickly. It is also essential for experienced clinicians to be well provided with effective and varied treatment plans. The manuals in this series provide step-by-step guidance on evidence-based and informed treatment modalities and interventions that can be used by both licensed and unlicensed mental health professionals-as well as by their supervisors for training purposes. Seasoned mental health professionals will find the resources offered in these manuals useful for developing a renewed focus on evidence- and research-based interventions. At OhioGuidestone, our interventions are grounded in cognitive behavioral science and also shaped by the relational and attachment scientific advances that continue to inform the behavioral health field (especially the interpersonal neurobiology work published by W. W. Norton & Company). We understand the demands of serving client populations experiencing trauma and toxic stress. Our interventions are designed not to address discrete diagnoses (clients often have more than one) but rather the symptoms that are related to them. The series addresses a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and even reluctance to engage in therapy, and it provides interventions for children and adults. We cannot fix our clients. But we can guide them along clear paths toward developing the skills they need to navigate the challenges they face, in their thoughts and in their lives. It's our sincere hope that the books in this series will help better prepare more mental health professionals to do just that.

OhioGuidestone's mission is to provide pathways for growth, achievement, and lifelong success. Our behavioral health services use innovative intervention methods to treat children, youth, adults, and families experiencing mental health concerns. We also provide services related to addiction recovery, foster care, job training, and more. We know in our hearts that when we care for others, we are stronger.

The Institute of Family and Community Impact combines care and compassion with advanced clinical science to help chart a better path for children, adults, and families in need. We invite those who make policy and program decisions and those who fund programs and services to join us in this mission. It's time to focus collective resources on innovative approaches that make a meaningful difference.

For mental health professionals, building trusting relationships with clients and knowing which interventions will most benefit them are challenging enough. Helping clients who are also dealing at the same time with chronic conditions such as poverty, violence, and addiction can seem overwhelming. That's especially true for behavioral health service providers who have limited experience. That's why we at OhioGuidestone have developed this series of clinical manuals to help professionals develop their skills while providing effective treatment. OhioGuidestone, the largest community behavioral health organization in Ohio, regularly trains new therapists and other behavioral health interventionists to work with clients who face severe, therapy-interfering challenges. We've brought that experience to these manuals. In this era of managed care oversight, tight funding, and pressure to deliver evidence-based or informed care, it is essential for new therapists to get up to speed on best practices quickly. It is also essential for experienced clinicians to be well provided with effective and varied treatment plans. The manuals in this series provide step-by-step guidance on evidence-based and informed treatment modalities and interventions that can be used by both licensed and unlicensed mental health professionals-as well as by their supervisors for training purposes. Seasoned mental health professionals will find the resources offered in these manuals useful for developing a renewed focus on evidence- and research-based interventions. At OhioGuidestone, our interventions are grounded in cognitive behavioral science and also shaped by the relational and attachment scientific advances that continue to inform the behavioral health field (especially the interpersonal neurobiology work published by W. W. Norton & Company). We understand the demands of serving client populations experiencing trauma and toxic stress. Our interventions are designed not to address discrete diagnoses (clients often have more than one) but rather the symptoms that are related to them. The series addresses a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and even reluctance to engage in therapy, and it provides interventions for children and adults. We cannot fix our clients. But we can guide them along clear paths toward developing the skills they need to navigate the challenges they face, in their thoughts and in their lives. It's our sincere hope that the books in this series will help better prepare more mental health professionals to do just that. - Benjamin Kearney, PhD, series editor