Elf-Help Books

Do you go through the Christmas season feeling pressured, empty, inadequate, or depressed? Maybe you need some gentle, constructive, self-help therapy-Christmas Therapy. Insightful guidelines and enchanting illustrations will help you rediscover in your heart the magic, the meaning, and the mystery of this blessed time. 64 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback. By Karen Katafiasz

A self-help book that has helped hundreds of thousands of readers. Its succinct, meaningful guidelines and hope-filled illustrations have reassured those who grieve that out of their pain can come profound, transforming healing.By Karen Katafiasz. A gift book, a self-help book that has helped hundreds of thousands of readers. Its succinct, meaningful guidelines and hope-filled illustrations have reassured those who grieve that out of their pain can come profound, transforming healing. 88...

Christmas is a time for rejoicing, but it can also be a stressful time, even under the best of circumstances. When you are grieving the death of a loved one, Christmas can be particularly challenging. In this book, you’ll find gentle, practical, hope-filled guidance that suggests ways to recognize the season while also acknowledging and responding in a healthy way to the sadness and grief in your heart. 88 pages; 4″ x 6″ By Dwight Daniels ...

Our all-time bestseller! Do you feel bad if you express anger? Are you ashamed of your feelings? Do you harass yourself if you make a mistake or fail? Do you experience guilt when you put your own needs before those of others? Be-good-to-yourself Therapy will help you overcome the distorted notions that keep you from living fully and honestly. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Cherry Hartman. Illustrated by R.W. Alley ...

Trust in God isn’t so much of a stretch when things are going well. But when life betrays us, trust is harder to muster. Join the endearing elves on these pages to build some spiritual muscle-to withstand life’s heavy burdens. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback. By Carol Ann Morrow, Illustrated by R.W. Alley.

For those who have trouble letting go, for those who struggle to reconcile themselves to life’s brokeness, here is a delightful, inspiring, liberating guide to spiritual and psychological wellness and serenity! Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Lisa Engelhardt, Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Anger can be a painful and powerful emotion that leaves you feeling helpless, defeated and immobile. Here, in clear and compelling language, is a concise guide to dealing effectively with anger. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback. By Lisa Engelhardt and Karen Katafiasz, Illustrated by R.W. Alley.

Most married couples give careful attention to the practical aspects of their shared life, but do they give enough attention to their relationships? This book is a warm-hearted guide for couples who know the rules of love and romance, but need occasional encouragement to rekindle the sparkle and joy of their love. By Kass Perry Dotterweich; Illustrated by R.W. Alley Approx 80 pages; 4? x 6?, perfect-bound paperback

Caregiver Therapy shows you how to take care of yourself as you take care of someone else. It invites you to deepen and enrich your caregiving experience-opening your heart to others and opening your spirit to lessons of love and trust. Approx. 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Julie Kuebelbeck and Victoria O’Connor. Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Move beyond being a victim of others’ actions and discover the freedom that is yours in choosing therapeutic forgiveness. The 35 lessons contained in this book can help you to put yourself back in control, transcend the most hurtful of circumstances, and make the healing choice of wellness over bitterness. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By David W. Schell, llustrated by R.W. Alley

Although each person’s needs and style of grieving is unique, there are universal themes that can help all of us. The invitation offered in this book reaches across individual ways of grieving to help you move toward healing. The author’s wisdom will help you cultivate a spirit of gratitude for your lost loved one, as you renew the bonds of love and discover that the love you shared will always endure. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback ...

This little book, with its wise elfin characters, is designed to help you find ways of connecting with yourself, with others, with God. A few moments alone with “Loneliness Therapy,” and you will realize that if you seek, you will find. You’ll find that you’re really not alone at all! Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Daniel Grippo, Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Congratulations on your new little bundle of blessing! No Doubt you are overwhelmed with joy– and quite possibly with exhaustion, too! This charming volume will help you make the most-and cope with the worst-of a special time in a family’s life: the birth of a new baby. Written by a mother of three, it offers sound advice for handling the changes you’re going through (including diapers!) and provides tips for nurturing your baby and yourself. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback....

Helping you focus on today, instead of feeling stuck in the past or projecting what might or might not happen in the future, this little book will awaken your confidence as a gifted child of God- happy, loved, and in control of your own life. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Christine Adams, Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Envy and jealousy can be subtle. They do not have to have the rage of violence as when a girlfriend lashes out because she cannot tolerate her boyfriend talking to another girl, or when a co-worker damages the reputation of one who got the job he desired. These emotions can, however, slowly degrade or erode our relationships, doing lasting damage to those we care about and, more importantly, to our own spirits and sense of self-worth. Early recognition helps stem the tide of envy or jealousy....

Do you ever wish you were closer to God? Do you sometimes feel a twinge for peace and stillness of heart? In the delightful pages of Prayer Therapy, you will see how every moment and every daily event are opportunities for prayer. Whether you are busy or at leisure, just a beginner or a lifetime pilgrim, this enriching book will inspire you with new confidence and convictions about the possibilities of prayer in your life. Approx 80 ages; 4″x6″, perfect-bound paperback By Keith McClellan, OSB....

Self-esteem Therapy invites you to go deep within to confront the inner emptiness. With gentle and reassuring insight, it demonstrates how the power to heal your wounded self-esteem rests with you.Written by Karen Katafiasz; illustrated by R.W. Alley Self-esteem goes to the heart of a person’s identity, affirming that you’re acceptable and loved just as you are. Without adequate self-esteem, you have an aching sense of wrongness and shame about yourself and an emptiness that you may try to...

With short, sound advice and lighthearted drawings, this unique book provides practical, effective, and insightful guidance for recognizing and responding to stress. Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Tom McGrath, Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Whether you’re full Irish, just a touch, or simply Irish at heart, this is your lucky day! Join the wee folk in this booklet and explore what it means to be Irish! Sure n’ it will set your Irish heritage with pride! Approx 80 pages; 4″ x 6″, perfect-bound paperback By Sharon McCullough, Illustrated by R.W. Alley