You Can Always Talk to Possum at Life Forest Work-Through Book - Softcover

Goodell, Amanda; Rush, Stephanie; Lally, Rachel

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798985008746

Verlag: Life Forest, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Our intention with creating a Work-Through-Book, along with our story, You Can Always Talk to Possum at Life Forest, is to help caregivers support children who are grieving through tools and strategies to feel more comfortable addressing grief.

This workbook is not intended to replace professional support but rather a way to help create conversation around this difficult topic.

It is important to help children express their feelings and to understand that all feelings are valid. There is no “normal” way to grieve; everyone grieves in their own way.

We hope these activities will help to start the healing journey.

You Can Always Talk to Possum at Life Forest is a story to help children and families navigate the difficult topic of grief.

The story is told through the eyes of a child portrayed as a young chipmunk who has lost a beloved friend.

Throughout the book, the chipmunk will meet other forest creatures that will teach him about the stages of grief and model positive coping strategies for different feelings children may experience after a loss.

The goal is to help children and caregivers open a dialog about the difficult topic of death and provide tools to help manage some of the intricate emotions that come with grieving.

To order a copy of You Can Always Talk to Possum at Life Forest, please visit www.thelifeforest.com, or your local bookstore.

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Amanda Goodell is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at Riverbend Community Mental Health, where she works in the Children's Intervention Program. She holds a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Antioch University New England and a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Psychology from Colby-Sawyer College. Amanda is deeply committed to trauma-informed care and recognizes the profound impact that grief, loss, and trauma can have on a child's development-particularly in neurodivergent children, who may face unique challenges in expressing their emotional experiences. With a background that blends clinical expertise and creative expression, Amanda continues to nurture her artistic side through painting, illustration, photography, and even Lego. She understands the therapeutic value of creativity and the natural world, often engaging in nature-based activities to support her own mental health and healing journey. Amanda lives in Concord, New Hampshire, with her partner and rescue Boston Terrier, Ollie. Amanda brings empathy, insight, and creativity to her practice, striving to support children and families with compassion and care. She is honored to have contributed to this meaningful project and wholeheartedly supports Life Forest's mission and purpose, which deeply aligns with her love for animals and the natural world.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Life Forest
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798985008746
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Zeichner: Alonso Marvin
• Anzahl der Seiten: 24
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.de/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxemburg