Therapeutic Parenting

The Strange and Curious Guide to Trauma

Sally Donovan

Illustrated by Emmi Smid

Ordinary Jo had a not so Ordinary Day. There was a baboon, a carrot, some superheroes and some science too. Read Ordinary Joe’s story to understand the strange and curious thing that is Trauma to understand your own experiences, body, and even friends better too.

new A Different Home

A New Foster Child’s Story John DeGarmo and Kelly DeGarmo

Illustrated by Norma Jeanne Trammell

A sensitive picture book to help ease the anxieties of foster children aged 4 to 10 entering placement

mAy 2021 | £11.99 | 4–10 yeArs | 48pp | pB | isBn-9781839970917

“Using irreverent humour and metaphor, Sally Donovan has created an important and accessible book that sheds light on the often difficult-to-approach subject of trauma A brilliant book for children and those who care for them ”

– Poppy O’Neill, bestselling author of Don’t Worry, Be Happy, You’re a Star, Be Strong and Be Yourself

mAr 2022 | £12.99 | 8–12 yeArs | 112pp | pB | 43 B&W illustrAtiOns | isBn-9781787757479

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Danger Danger!

Some scares and dangers happen once, like Baboon Tuesday. Others take place over a long time, such as living somewhere unsafe, not being cared for, or being The STraNGe aNd CurIouS GuIde To Trauma Percy: A most perfect ill in hospital. These kinds of dangers are scary and stressful a lot of the time. These kinds of dangers can shape how a person sees and experiences the world. Living in danger can be kind of normal for some people. This is especially true when small children live in dangerous situations. Sometimes we feel in danger even aft er the actual danger has passed. To understand why, let’s look at some strange and curious facts about brains. carrot (at least that’s what he thinks). Wendy: A wonky and interesting carrot.

Human Brains

We humans believe ourselves to be very clever. We think we’ve got all the skillz. We have invented computers and robots and medicines. 62

Amy: Amy Amygdala is an almond-shaped piece of brain deep inside our nut heads. She scans our surroundings for danger.

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Courtney: Courtney Cortisol is a chemical Cortisol is a chemical that travels in our blood. She gives us extra focus and energy extra focus and energy to escape from danger. to escape from danger.

Adrian: Adrian Adrenaline is a chemical that travels in our blood. He gives our bodies superpowers of escape. superpowers of escape.

Some People: They look and sound like ordinary people but they are behind with the science and believe Wrong Things.

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The Complete Sarah Naish Therapeutic Parenting Library for Children

Join William Wobbly, Sophie Spikey, Rosie Rudey and more in this collection of all nine Sarah Naish therapeutic storybooks for children.

Written by a mum who understands, and her daughter (who used to have a lot of difficult feelings), these insightful stories are for all children functioning at age 3-10, and will help the whole family.