{"product_id":"self-care-to-prepare-paperback","title":"Self-Care to Prepare - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eB. Judy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTamara B\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet's face it: conversations about, to, for, and against LGBTQIA+ people can emerge in all kinds of settings. These conversations come up at family gatherings, boardrooms, classrooms and congregations. Beloved, I've been there. I've navigated many difficult conversations as a former pastor now atheist, a former business college educator now advocate, and as a post grad \"man\" who transitioned to a post op woman. How did I do it? With the \u003cstrong\u003eS.T.R.A.W.S. Process\u003c\/strong\u003e - a well researched conversation guide I developed to help me listen well, speak up, and find resolutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with Self-Care to Prepare to help you prioritize your well-being, to foster transformation, and to maintain healthy relationships before you speak with the dogmatic. Each step is a book within the No More Dogma series which employs the Bible as a weapon against bigotry to safeguard your sanity, joy, and sense of humor. Here's what you'll gain from each book along your journey: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Care to Prepare: Understand the importance of nurturing your own well-being and the well-being of others as the foundation for meaningful engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbrace Transformation: Heal and embrace your authentic self, unapologetically, and break free from societal pressures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead Reconciling Conversations: Develop effective strategies to preserve relationships without compromising your values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak Up for Accountability: Learn how to be bold and courageous in confronting hatred, even if it means making difficult decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReclaim Your Worth: Remember your inherent value, especially after challenging or draining conversations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand Firm in Solidarity: Reflect on your role in the LGBTQIA+ community and how to contribute to a more just and inclusive society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo whether you're speaking up to hold a friend accountable, healing from religious trauma, reconciling with your spouse, leaving behind harmful belief systems, training a corporate team on DEI, or learning to affirm your LGBTQIA+ identity, Self-Care to Prepare offers an essential starting point before you speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.27 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154844254271,"sku":"9798218710620","price":16.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/MZEC1HflC29798218710620.webp?v=1776959914","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/self-care-to-prepare-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}