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The Empathy Deficit: Rebuilding Human Connection in an Angry, Divided World By Dr. Richard L. Travis In a culture fueled by outrage, echo chambers, and digital disconnection, one essential human trait is quietly vanishing: empathy. In The Empathy Deficit, psychotherapist Dr. Richard L. Travis offers a compelling guide to understanding why empathy is breaking down—and how to bring it back. Blending science, storytelling, and practical tools, this book helps readers rediscover the courage to listen, repair, and connect in a divided world. Whether you're a parent, educator, partner, leader, ...

**Completely Updated in December/2016** This book is not about bad pilots. It is not about addicted pilots who have crashed planes or endangered the lives of their passengers. It is about the number of pilots, who have untreated addiction issues. Seldom do these addiction issues impact their skills at flying a plane, as there are few reports of impaired pilots actually flying planes. The pilots that this book addresses tend to be the ones who are out of control in their personal lives, and abuse alcohol or drugs to medicate stress, or to deal with loneliness, and other feelings which may be...

A Modern Parent’s Guide to Health, Confidence, and Compassionate Change Is your teen or pre-teen struggling with weight, self-esteem, or body image? You’re not alone — and neither are they. In this newly updated and expanded guide, Dr. Richard L. Travis takes a fresh, inclusive, and deeply human approach to one of the most pressing issues facing today’s youth: how to build real health in a world obsessed with appearances. Gone are the days of calorie counting and shame-based advice. This book is about connection over control, nourishment over numbers, and helping your child build ...

Your child’s self-esteem starts with your support. In a world where likes, comparisons, and unrealistic standards dominate your child’s screen and mind, how do you help them believe they are enough? Self-Esteem in Teens and Tweens: A Modern Parent’s Roadmap is a compassionate and empowering guide for parents who want to help their child develop a strong, lasting sense of self-worth. With warmth, wisdom, and up-to-date tools for the digital age, Dr. Richard L. Travis takes you on a journey through the emotional world of today’s youth—and shows you how to meet them there. Inside, ...

Disconnected Youth: Why Teens are Struggling and What We Can Do About It is a compassionate, solution-focused guide to one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Drawing on decades of experience as a psychotherapist, Dr. Richard L. Travis explores the complex emotional realities facing today’s youth—loneliness, anxiety, identity struggles, social media pressure, and disconnection from adults and community. This practical and hopeful guide includes: Real-life stories from teens, parents, and educators Links to TED Talks, YouTube videos, and mental health resources Proven tools for ...

Breaking the Silence: LGBTQ+ Addiction, Recovery, and Hope is a compassionate and comprehensive guide to understanding addiction through an LGBTQ+ lens. Drawing on current research, real-life stories, and culturally competent practices, this book explores the unique challenges queer individuals face—including trauma, shame, family rejection, and internalized stigma—and how these often fuel addiction. You'll find affirming approaches to treatment, insights on co-occurring disorders, guidance for finding safe recovery spaces, and healing tools such as journaling, mindfulness, and ...

Friendship isn’t effortless—but it’s essential. In Friendships Need Work, Too, Dr. Richard L. Travis invites readers to rethink how we show up for the people who matter most—friends, siblings, even family members who could become friends again. Whether your relationships have quietly drifted, ruptured with hurt, or simply feel stuck, this compassionate guide offers a path toward reconnection, repair, and deeper belonging. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Reconnect with friends you’ve lost touch with Navigate conflict and awkward silences Maintain closeness in busy seasons of life ...

Journey Within: Healing Through Guided Imagery by Dr. Richard L. Travis Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Begin your journey to healing, renewal, and inner peace. In a world filled with noise and stress, Journey Within: Healing Through Guided Imagery offers a gentle, powerful path to emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Dr. Richard L. Travis, a seasoned therapist and teacher, invites you into carefully crafted guided journeys — pathways designed to awaken your natural healing abilities, reduce anxiety, ease emotional pain, and help you reconnect with your inner strength. ...

Say What? Suggestions on What to Say in Almost Every Difficult — and Joyful — Situation by Dr. Richard L. Travis What do you say when someone is grieving? When a friend is celebrating a big success? When you don't know the right words but still want to show you care? Say What? is your compassionate guide to navigating life's emotional moments — with wisdom, kindness, and confidence. Dr. Richard L. Travis, a seasoned psychotherapist, offers heartfelt suggestions for almost every situation: loss, illness, weddings, divorce, coming out, job loss, graduations, financial windfalls, ...

Post-Pandemic Relationships: How the Pandemic Reshaped Love, Dating, and Friendship—What We’ve Lost, What We’ve Gained, and How to Truly Connect Again The world has changed—and so have we. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, our relationships look different. Some bonds deepened. Others faded. And many of us are still searching for meaning, healing, and real connection in a world that’s trying to find its footing again. Post-Pandemic Relationships is a timely, LGBTQ-inclusive guide that explores how the pandemic altered the way we love, date, and build community. Drawing ...

Senior Moments: Embracing Aging with Humor, Grace, and Wisdom By Dr. Richard L. Travis Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Or told the same story twice—and laughed just as hard the second time? Welcome to the wonderful world of Senior Moments. In this delightful and insightful guide, Dr. Richard L. Travis offers an updated look at the realities of aging—with all its quirks, challenges, and surprising gifts. Blending wit with wisdom, he shares personal stories, psychological insights, and empowering tools to help you navigate everything from forgetfulness ...

Bingo is a game played world-wide by people of all ages. There are many, many adapatations of Bingo, and schools world-wide use it for educational purposes. Besides schools, bingo is played in churches, community centers, for charities and in casinos all across the United States. Would you like to learn more about Bingo; how its played, where its played, where it originated? This ebook has the answers to those questions and more. Learn how Bingo was adapted to use with children in many forms, including using animals, music, and other visuals. How do they play Bingo in other countries? Is it...

A powerful, affirming guide for LGBTQ+ youth and the people who love them. In a world where being yourself isn’t always easy, Brave, Queer, and Becoming offers understanding, support, and hope. This updated edition of Dr. Richard L. Travis’s trusted resource empowers teens, parents, and educators with the tools they need to navigate identity, community, faith, and mental health in today’s changing world. Whether you’re questioning your sexuality, exploring gender identity, facing peer pressure, or just looking for answers, this book will meet you where you are. Inside you’ll ...

*****Completely Updated in 2025***** Breaking the Silence: LGBTQ+ Addiction, Recovery, and Hope is a compassionate and comprehensive guide to understanding addiction through an LGBTQ+ lens. Drawing on current research, real-life stories, and culturally competent practices, this book explores the unique challenges queer individuals face—including trauma, shame, family rejection, and internalized stigma—and how these often fuel addiction. You'll find affirming approaches to treatment, insights on co-occurring disorders, guidance for finding safe recovery spaces, and healing tools such as ...