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Outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics are nothing new. Over the last several decades, we have been through numerous—Zika, Ebola, H1N1. The COVID‐19 pandemic, however, has challenged us like never before. During this time, we have struggled to work remotely, to balance work and children’s school schedules, and to manage finances in the face of lost or furloughed jobs. We have worried about our loved ones getting sick and being able to support themselves, and we have faced the loneliness that comes with social distancing.

It has affected us individually and globally—but we have not all experienced this pandemic in exactly the same way. Some communities have been hit harder in terms of sickness and death rates from COVID‐19. Many have felt the economic pressures of the pandemic more acutely. Still others have struggled disproportionately with the mental health impacts. Context has mattered in this pandemic.

There is one common thread that runs through everything we have experienced though: the role that communication has played in managing this pandemic. Whether we are talking about communication about the virus and mitigation strategies, communication between friends and family, the urgent crisis resulting in mis- and dis-information, our complex and diffuse media environment, or new workplace communication strategies, communication has been front and center in this pandemic.

The role of communication has been integral to the success and failure of our ability to respond and adapt to and begin to recover from this pandemic—as individuals, collectively as communities, and as countries. As a result, issues such as preparedness, misinformation, literacy and comprehension of virus and vaccine science, health equity and mental health have all gained increased awareness during this time.

This book unpacks the many and varied roles that communication has played over the course of this pandemic, in order to help public health professionals, marketers and health communicators, and policymakers alike to understand what we have been through, what has worked well, and what we have struggled with. It will help us learn from our experiences, so we communicate through pandemics more successfully in the future.

From the creative and innovative mind of Dr. Shenita Etwaroo comes HEAVEN HELP ME!, a brand new non-fiction volume that seeks to help troubled minds and souls find their solace in the arms of their Lord. The introductory portion of the book begins with confirmation, and with personal messages from the author depicting her own struggles through life, including such series and traumatizing events as death threats, bullying, and severe abuse.
The message of the book progresses with the intention of touching on many matters relevant to the Gen X/millennial portion of our population in general which may leave them feeling hopeless and helpless. With quotes from the Scriptures and measured doses of wisdom, HEAVEN HELP ME! addressing such matters as financial distress, sexual trauma, loss of friends and loved ones, various forms of mental illness, and other concerns of spiritual crisis.

HEAVEN HELP ME! also teaches us about Christ’s wealth of love, not only for us, but for all His creatures. A plant-based lifestyle is explored with the explanation that all life on earth should be respected. Respecting God’s creation is important, as is ‘we shall not kill’.

The mental health professional’s guide to building a sustainable business that makes a difference.
Multi-Million Dollar Private Practice is the roadmap to success for psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals who finished their degree programs prepared to treat clients, but without guidance on how to start and run their own successful private practice.

Soribel Martinez, a licensed clinical psychotherapist, shares her proven 8 Pillars of Private Practice, which she used to build her own thriving practice. She also explores the energetics of business, including cultivating a leadership mindset and welcoming money as energy.

In Multi-Million Dollar Private Practice, helping professionals learn how to develop a clear vision for their practice, create a business model that works, build a strong team, market their practice effectively, deliver high-quality care to their clients, and maximize their impact.

Intellectual property law basics for non-IP attorneys - focus on copyright and trademark law, written by Cokto Minnesota attorney Thomas B. James