The ZenTactics News Page

The ZenTactics News Page is your go-to guide for personal growth information for survivors of abusive and dysfunctional families. It...

1. lets you know whenever any new Web pages appear on ZenTactics, giving you information on how to make positive changes in your life.
2. keeps you feeling inspired and motivated to keep going with the occasional bit of wisdom or quotation.
3. points out some of our super-special past information that you might have missed.

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How to Control Anger

Still angry? One of the keys to learning how to control anger if you're a child abuse survivor is understanding your past. Here's how to begin letting go...

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Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale

The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale is a quick and easy way to gauge your level of self-esteem.

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Practical Personal Development Newsletter

Are you having trouble with anger, depression, self-esteem, or relationship issues? Find the practical personal development tools and strategies to help you deal with these problems and others caused by an abusive childhood in this newsletter.

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How to Prevent Child Abuse If You're a Teacher

How to prevent child abuse if you're a teacher who suspect a child is being abused. Here are some signs and not-so-obvious signs to look for, as well as what you can do to get the child to open up about it.

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ZenTactics Link Exchange Form

Interested in a link exchange with ZenTactics? This is our page explaining how to do it.

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Michael Ignatieff's Quote on Life

One of the greatest feelings in life is the conviction that you have lived the life you wanted to live—with the rough and the smooth, the good and the

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Holosync

Stressed? The Holosync meditation program can help you become more relaxed. This review describes one user's experiences with Holosync.

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Overcoming Low Self-Esteem

Overcoming low self-esteem is a matter of learning how to handle the 'not good enough' factor. Here's how to begin today.

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Share Your Inspiring Quotations

Share your inspiring quotations and help brighten someone else's day.

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Personal Development Websites

Popular personal development websites and other related resources all in one place! Check out these individually approved personal growth sites and submit your site today.

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Coping With Holiday Stress

A child's building block set can teach you a lot about coping with holiday stress if you're an abuse survivor. Here's how.

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Courage in Patience

A book review of Courage in Patience by author Beth Fehlbaum. A must-read for anyone who is trying to heal from sexual abuse.

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Top Charities

Here is a list of our top charities for children in 2009. Make a difference by donating today!

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Depression Questionnaire

A depression questionnaire you can take in the privacy of your own home using the Wakefield Self-Report Inventory.

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Privacy Policy & Other Policies

We respect your privacy. Here are the specifics of our privacy policy as well as our other policies.

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Courage in Patience - Interview with Author Beth Fehlbaum

An interview with Courage in Patience author Beth Fehlbaum. A must-read for anyone who is trying to heal from child abuse.

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Child Abuse & Personal Development Expert Interviews

Interviews with child abuse and personal development experts for your own growth and understanding.

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About ZenTactics

About ZenTactics and why I made this child abuse recovery site.

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Search ZenTactics - Child Abuse Recovery

Search Zentactics to find the information you're looking for.

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Effects of Low Self-Esteem

The effects of low self-esteem can cause you to drown in life. Here's why.

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Self-Esteem Quotes

Self-esteem quotes for child abuse survivors to help them find their way to a confident and happy life.

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Fighting Depression

If you're fighting depression and are a child abuse survivor, waiting until you feel good is an ineffective approach. Here's why.

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Wounded Inner Child

Your wounded inner child can prevent you from being yourself if you're a child abuse survivor. Here's why.

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Positive Coping Skills

Learn positive coping skills...How your happy neighbor can help you find happiness if your'e a child abuse survivor.

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Share Zentactics and Make a Difference!

Do you have a web site or blog? Please share this personal development site for child abuse survivors and make a difference. Here's how...

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Feelings of Emptiness

Your feelings of emptiness can hang around long after you're done being abused. Here's the number one reason why.

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Healing the Inner Child

Healing the inner child is like getting rid of a stressful, 100-hour a week job if you've been abused. Here's why.

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Anger and Depression

Letting go of anger and depression can best be explained by helium-filled balloons if you're a child abuse survivor. Here's how to begin letting go.

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Signs of Clinical Depression

You can decide if you have the signs of clinical depression by using the 2-week factor. Here's how.

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Family Shame

Letting go of family shame involves finding the carpe diem factor for yourself. This article teaches you how to make that connection and help you begin moving on.

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Toxic Shame

Toxic shame can cause you to live a life of slavery if you're a child abuse survivor. You can give it up and begin to heal now. Here's how.

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Cures for Depression

One of the best cures for depression in child abuse survivors is cognitive-behavioral therapy. Here's why.

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Depression Quotes

Depression quotes...messages of understanding and inspiration on depression.

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Beating Depression - Why Changing Your Social Environment Can Help You In Beating Depression If You're a Child Abuse Survivor

You can help yourself in beating depression by changing your social environment. Here's why.

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Natural Remedies For Depression - One of the Best Free Natural Remedies for Depression That You Can Do In 10 Minutes Or Less

One of the best natural remedies for depression is free to you. And you can do it in 10 minutes or less. Here's how.

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Depression Warning Signs

Understanding traffic patterns can help you spot depression warning signs. Here's how.

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Facts About Depression

Understanding 3 basic facts about depression can help you save money and be more effective in dealing with your own depression if you're a child abuse survivor. Here's why.

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Overcoming Shame

Overcoming shame is the secret to creating real intimacy in your life if you're a child abuse survivor. Here's why.

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Feelings of Shame - The Secret Connection Between Believing You Deserve Happiness and Feelings of Shame

There's a secret connection between your feelings of shame and your belief about your own happiness. This article teaches you how to make that connection and help you heal.

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Shame - How Its Connection to Child Abuse Can Help You Feel Better About Yourself

Understanding the relationship between shame and child abuse can help you feel better about yourself. Here's why.

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What Causes Depression - Why You Must Examine The Past If You're a Child Abuse Survivor

If you want to learn what causes depression if you're a child abuse survivor, you have to look back at your past. This article shows you why doing it is important for your healing.

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Repressed Memory - Why Exploring It Now Can Help You Find Happiness Over the Long Run

Exploring a painful, repressed memory can help you feel happier over the long run. Learn why with this article.

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Excellence Quotes

Excellence quotes to inspire you to reach for your best as you proceed with your personal development.

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Attitude Quotes

Attitude quotes to remind us that the key to success in life starts with the one thing we can control, even in the worst of circumstances.

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Child Abuse Quotes

Child abuse quotes...messages about protecting the most vulnerable members of society.

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Overcoming Perfectionism - Is Your Commitment to Success Holding You Back From Achieving It?

Overcoming perfectionism helps you enjoy your life. It's counter-intuitive, but your high standards may actually be holding you back. Here's an article with tips to show you how to start having more joy (and excellence) starting now.

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Cognitive Distortions

Cognitive distortions are inaccurate thought patterns that make you feel bad. Here are ten cognitive distortions to watch out for.

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Childhood Quotes

Childhood quotes...Messages about childhood - happy, unhappy, and everything in between.

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