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In Strong and Courageous : Encouragement for Families Touched by Autism , the author comes along beside you as you maneuver the twists and turns of parenting a child with autism . She guides you through not only the practicalities of each stage but also the emotional dynamics involved in this often puzzling and uncertain journey . You will receive many nuggets of wisdom as she shares from her own experience and from the experiences of those she has counseled .
Strong and Courageous will take you through the many steps and stages of autism , from the initial diagnosis all the way to long-term planning . You will discover just how strong and courageous you really are as you learn to draw upon God ’ s strength . Your heart will be encouraged as you realize you are not walking this journey alone .
Stephanie Murphy offers encouragement for families touched by autism . She draws not only on her three decades of professional experience as a family therapist but also on her personal experience as the grandmother of a child with autism . She also shares wisdom from God ’ s Word and from her own Christian faith . Strong and Courageous is written in an easy-to-read daily format with questions at the end of each section for reflection or discussion . This book is a valuable resource not only for parents but also for their friends and extended family members . Strong and Courageous also provides churches with a dynamic tool to use in small group settings for ministry to families touched by autism .
Stephanie Murphy , LMFT , is a private practice owner and licensed marriage and family therapist in Jacksonville , Florida . She has 30 years of experience counseling individuals , couples , and families . Stephanie is a clinical fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy ( AAMFT ) and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors ( AACC ). She is a contributor of articles for various magazines , including Autism Parenting Magazine , ParentLife , and MatureLiving and writes a blog at www . stephanieannmurphy . com . Stephanie is also the author of a second book , FAITH , HOPE , COURAGE , AND NEW BEGINNINGS . She has two grown children and three grandchildren and is actively involved with her husband in his life ’ s work as a missionary to young people in Europe . You may order her books at her author website .
Website : www . stephaniemurphyautism . com
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