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This book is a compassionate and wise
guide to women who seek to
understand, accept, and empower themselves. It provides a clear description
of women’s development through relationship. Numerous examples and
personal stories lead the reader to adopt a positive affirmation of self.
Exercises, activities, and suggestions give the reader directions about how to
enhance the process of self-development.
– Ruth M. Bounous, Ph.D., LCSW, Professor, San Antonio, Texas and psychotherapist.
Grounded, lucid and encouraging, Connections: A Woman’s Guide for
Relational Living offers women sound, practical advice for living authentically.
The authors present their professional experience as therapists and
their insights as mature women; readers will benefit from their wisdom,
common sense and confidence in women's capacity for connection and
transformation.
– Mary C. Earle, M.A., M.Div., Author in Residence at The Workshop
and Author of Broken Body, Healing Spirit and Beginning Again.
"Connections offers an exciting roadmap for a woman's journey in search of
self-discovery and understanding."
– Lillian A. Murray, Dean’s Council with the College of Natural Science, University of Texas.
About the Authors
Beverly J. Valtierra, Ph.D., LCSW is a psychologist and a
certified social worker in private practice in San Antonio,
Texas. She consults and gives workshops and seminars.
She has served as assistant professor in several graduate
programs.
Joan M. Ellis, M.A., LPC, LCDC is a licensed professional
counselor and chemical dependency counselor. She
maintains a private practice in San Antonio and trains
and consults in the chemical dependency field.
Together they own the Connection Center, Inc., a group
counseling practice. They have a highly qualified and
experienced staff.
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