{"product_id":"footsteps-of-hopelessness-paperback","title":"Footsteps of Hopelessness - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThembalethu John Kumatana\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Counseling Guide to Healing and Hope\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Are you struggling with feelings of hopelessness, despair, and disconnection? Do you feel like you're walking alone in the dark, with no direction or purpose?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e You're not alone. Hopelessness affects millions of people worldwide, cutting across cultures, ages, and backgrounds. As a counselor and advocate, I've seen firsthand the devastating impact of hopelessness on individuals, families, and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \"Footsteps of Hopelessness,\" I share my expertise and experience to help you understand the root causes of hopelessness, from trauma and loss to addiction and isolation. But this book is more than just a diagnosis - it's a roadmap to healing, hope, and recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Written from an African perspective, this guide challenges the stigma surrounding counseling and therapy in black communities. I show how counseling is not just a Western concept, but a universal human need that can be adapted and tailored to our unique cultural contexts by: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Identifying the signs and symptoms of hopelessness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Understand the impact of trauma, loss, and addiction on mental health\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Develop coping strategies and resilience techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Seek help and support from counseling, therapy, and community resources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Don't let hopelessness define your story. Take the first step towards healing, hope, and recovery. Let \"Footsteps of Hopelessness\" be your guide on the journey to a brighter, more fulfilling future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.29 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67893888745624,"sku":"9780796188342","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/VH43xhtFNB9780796188342.webp?v=1793800313","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobookstore.com\/products\/footsteps-of-hopelessness-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}