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franklin reads
A lunchtime book club
Join us as we discuss books that help us explore the way we understand, respond to and heal trauma. Any one over 18 can join us in person or via zoom. This is a casual book club that encourages thoughtful discussion on books that explore trauma. We meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month. We will cover one book a quarter. In person will be held at the Franklin County Family Resource Center at 500 Clark Ave, Union in the Training Room. Zoom links will be sent on Facebook page, Franklin Reads, morning of meeting under event reminder post.
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book four, starting 4/12/23
From the bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, a road map for understanding and moving past family struggles--and living your life, your way. Every family has a story. For some of us, our family of origin is a solid foundation that feeds our confidence and helps us navigate life's challenges. For others, it's a source of pain, hurt, and conflict that can feel like a lifelong burden. In this empowering guide, licensed therapist and bestselling relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward. Covering topics ranging from the trauma of emotional neglect, to the legacy of addicted or absent parents, to mental health struggles in siblings and other relatives, and more, this clear and compassionate guide will help you take control of your own life--and honor the person you truly are.
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book three, completed 3/30/23
An Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Furiously Happy and Let's Pretend This Never Happened comes a deeply relatable book filled with humor and honesty about depression and anxiety. As Jenny Lawson's hundreds of thousands of fans know, she suffers from depression. In Broken, Jenny brings readers along on her mental and physical health journey, offering heartbreaking and hilarious anecdotes along the way. With people experiencing anxiety and depression now more than ever, Jenny humanizes what we all face in an all-too-real way, reassuring us that we're not alone and making us laugh while doing it.
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book two, completed 12/14/22
We all want to have healthy boundaries. But what does that really mean – and what steps are needed to implement them in our daily lives? Sought-after therapist and relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab presents clear explanations and interactive exercises to help you gain insight and then put it into action. Filled with thought-provoking checklists, questions, writing prompts, and more, The Set Boundaries Workbook is a valuable tool for everyone who wants to speak up for what they want and need, and show up more authentically in the world.
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book one, completed 8/24/22
“What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing” is a fascinating read that lets us look at our past and future in a different way. It offers a shift in the approach to mending relationships, discovering new perspectives, as well as establishing peace with oneself and the world around.
