“Anywhere, but there!” Dr. Bev began her work with late-stage alcoholics reluctantly. Yet she stayed because the people she encountered deeply changed her. In any challenge—she learned how to be resilient in overwhelmingly anxious situations, even with people who appear to be very different. Can You Relate? Maybe you’re in a relationship with the greatest guy—until he’s not. Maybe it’s a daughter who seems happy enough—until she’s not. Or a son who has his world figured out—until it’s not. Maybe it’s your spouse, parent, or friend who’s always resilient—until they’re not. Maybe you’re dealing with a mountain of stress—until you can’t. This book is for your son, daughter, spouse, parents, friends—and most of all—for you. Join this unpredictable adventure full of heartache, humor, and hope. A practical 4-step process will be explored leading to healthier, more resilient responses which include empathy, contentment, respect, connection, and emotional well-being. You will learn to... • Improve your self-care by expressing your feelings in a healthy way. • Connect your needs and values with your feelings so you can take action. • Respond to stressful or painful situations with empathy and resilience. • Promote healing, increase emotional coping, and decrease anxiety by laughing, crying, and being hopeful.