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Is one of your friends in trouble, depressed, seriously ill, grieving, or a substance abuser? When our friends are going through difficult times, they need us most, but it's at just such times that many people are at a loss about what to say or do. Psychologist Sol Gordon has written this sensitive, insightful book to help us become better friends and to teach us how to deal with the serious problems of those we care most about. Beginning with the nature of friendship and its responsibilities and rewards, Gordon then looks at a variety of challenging situations: violent or abusive relationships, friends with problem children, addiction, depression, suicidal tendencies, bereavement, and terminal illness. Offering specific advice, moving real-life stories, and practical resources, Gordon shows us how to nurture our friendships and understand the problems our friends face in order to give them the help they need. He offers suggestions on how to respond appropria! tely to delicate situations, from the use of compassion to the gentle reminder that we are always ready to listen when our friends need to talk. Everyone will find this book useful at some point in their lives when they need to show support for a troubled friend. But in the end it is a book about how to be a thoughtful, caring, and compassionate friend.
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Adult/High School-This is "a primer/workbook for friendship, using anecdotal evidence as much as hands-on advice to convey the meaning and responsibilities of these relationships." Writing in a warm, informal tone, the author uses personal experiences and related anecdotes to illustrate behaviors conducive to strong friendships. The book is primarily about "When Not to Mind Your Own Business." Gordon explores how to be a good friend to someone who is involved in violent or abusive situations, has an addiction, has a family member who is disabled, is suffering from depression and suicidal behaviors, loses a loved one, or is facing a terminal illness. He writes of the most difficult situation of all-when a suffering friend does things that are alienating. He repeatedly stresses the importance of becoming as informed as possible about a friend's medical or psychological condition. A section of general resources includes publications as well as helpful organizations. A valuable book.-Cynthia J. Rieben, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Is one of your friends in trouble, depressed, seriously ill, grieving, or a substance abuser? When our friends are going through difficult times, they need us most, but it's at just such times that many people are at a loss about what to say or do. Psychologist Sol Gordon has written this sensitive, insightful book to help us become better friends and to teach us how to deal with the serious problems of those we care most about. Beginning with the nature of friendship and its responsibilities and rewards, Gordon then looks at a variety of challenging situations: violent or abusive relationships, friends with problem children, addiction, depression, suicidal tendencies, bereavement, and terminal illness. Offering specific advice, moving real-life stories, and practical resources, Gordon shows us how to nurture our friendships and understand the problems our friends face in order to give them the help they need. He offers suggestions on how to respond appropria! tely to delicate situations, from the use of compassion to the gentle reminder that we are always ready to listen when our friends need to talk. Everyone will find this book useful at some point in their lives when they need to show support for a troubled friend. But in the end it is a book about how to be a thoughtful, caring, and compassionate friend.
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Just a few years ago, millions of Americans identified with the hit film Stand by Me, responding to it with deep emotion. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sol Gordon, Magic Johnson New!
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- When Living Hurts : For Teenagers and Young Adults - A Lively What-To-Do Book for Yourself or Someone You Care About Who Feels Discouraged, Sad, Lonely by Sol Gordon on page 84, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- On Caring by Milton Mayeroff on page 37, and Back Matter
- The Bereaved Parent by Harriet Sarnoff Schiff on page 129, and