Abstract

One sunny day, Bomji the rabbit and his friend Spotty the cat meet something very scary while picking flowers in the woods.

The friends manage to escape, but afterwards Bomji just doesn't feel safe anymore. His body feels a bit different and he starts to have bad dreams. His friend Spotty is worried about Bomji - how can her friend be helped? Luckily, wise Teacher Owl is there for them.

This therapeutic picture book allows children and adults to talk about a frightening experience. The story is followed by helpful guidance for adults on how to help their child. It explores how your body and how you feel is affected by scary experiences, and explains how you can use your body to help to recover too.

Delightful ... The Guide for Grown Ups at the end of the book offers child-friendly ways to extend the value of the story into everyday life, and bolsters parent understanding.
Elizabeth S. Warner, Psy.D, Clinical psychologist and SMART Project Director, Trauma Center at JRI
The pictures and rich descriptive text convey the real life experience of so many children ... Children will feel relieved and understood as they recognize themselves and their peers in the characters.
Pat Ogden, Founder, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
Anne Westcott is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. C. C. Alicia Hu is a psychologist. They are both experienced in training mental health professionals in the treatment of trauma, and are based in the USA.
Allows parents to take to task the tough questions about trauma ... then guide their child to feel better. This will be a valued book on many shelves.
Lenea Keltner, Director, Whitman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Practical and accessible ... This important and timely series is a must read for anyone who has a need for trauma literacy.
Nicola McClung, Ph.D., Mother and Assistant Professor, School of Education, University of San Francisco
A brilliant addition to the field of mental health for the treatment of trauma in children ... accessible, educational and fun for clients, parents and therapists alike. Bravo!
Frank Anderson, MD, Psychotherapist, psychiatrist and Executive Director, Foundation of Self Leadership
Westcott and Hu have done a wonderful job ... a story with relatable characters that will help children to heal.
Rochelle Sharpe Lohrasbe, PhD, RCC, EMDRIA-approved consultant in EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute