Thought-provoking questions and answers, expert advice, and the opportunity for readers to do some homework are the hallmarks of this guide, which is based on the premise that individuals, as active participants in their lives, can engender change and become the people they'd like to be. Among the topics discussed in this comprehensive manual are managing stress, communicating effectively, proactive parenting, eating disorders, dealing with anger, coping with depression, trauma recovery, facing fear, internet addiction, and the loss of a loved one. As they absorb the lessons included in this book, readers will gain a greater understanding of how they choices they make have a tremendous impact on how successful and self-fulfilled they are.