My Books
The Healing Garden: A Story About Coping with Childhood Cancer
The Healing Garden: A Story about Coping with Childhood Cancer is a therapeutic children's fiction book designed to help children with cancer and their families navigate the emotional challenges of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. The story combines gentle storytelling with evidence-based and practical coping strategies, making skills and concepts easily understood through the magical friendship of Alex and Bear and their adventures in the Healing Garden. Grounded in child psychology and mindfulness principles, this story normalizes difficult emotions like fear, anger, and sadness while promoting self-compassion, resilience, and hope. Clinicians, caregivers, and child life specialists can use The Healing Garden to facilitate conversations about coping, identity, and emotional regulation with children facing illness or hospitalization.
Felisha Meets C.B.T. : A Story About Coping with Emetophobia
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Felisha is a curious, adventurous cat, but there’s one thing that scares her more than anything: vomiting. When a picnic with friends takes an unexpected turn, Felisha’s worries grow, and she begins to avoid the things she loves. With the help of three gentle animal guides, Felisha learns simple ways to calm her body, change unhelpful thoughts, and face her fears one small step at a time. Through deep breathing, brave thinking, and gentle practice, Felisha discovers that fear doesn’t have to stop her from enjoying nighttime adventures with her friends. This comforting and empowering story helps children understand anxiety in a reassuring way and teaches practical coping skills they can use whenever they feel scared or worried. Perfect for children who struggle with fear of vomiting or anxiety around illness, Felisha Meets C.B.T.: A Story About Coping with Emetophobia reminds readers that bravery grows with practice and that they are stronger than their fears.