Kim Harvey-Keddy

Broschiertes Buch

Lucy and the School Helper

A Gentle Story for Kids About Therapy Dogs, Anxiety Relief, and Self-Belief

Beschreibung

Every morning, Lucy tries her best to be brave. She smiles, listens, and keeps up with the busy rhythm of school - but inside, her world feels too loud, too bright, and too fast. By the end of each day, all the holding-it-together spills over in tears and exhaustion. Then Lucy meets Honey, the gentle school therapy dog with soft golden fur and patient eyes. Honey doesn't need words to understand. She helps Lucy breathe a little slower, feel a little safer, and remember that she's never alone. Through their quiet friendship, Lucy learns how to recognise her early warning signs, use calming strategies, and express her feelings in creative, healthy ways. Together, they discover that emotional safety grows from connection - and that kindness and co-regulation can make even the hardest days softer. This compassionate story gently explores sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation, masking, and the healing power of animal connection. It normalises the lived experience of neurodivergent children who long to feel understood and offers practical tools for managing after-school decompression, anxiety, and self-advocacy. Each Inner Harmony Haven book combines therapeutic storytelling with evidence-based coping strategies, providing children and families with tools to nurture emotional awareness, resilience, and self-compassion. Parents and carers will find reflection notes and a Strategic Toolbox designed to support co-regulation through animal-assisted strategies, grounding exercises, creative arts, and affirmation practices-helping children feel seen, safe, and supported at home and at school. A valuable resource for parents, teachers, therapists, and animal-assisted practitioners, Lucy and Honey the School Therapy Dog helps children aged 6-12 build emotional safety, connection, and confidence in their everyday world. Series: Inner Harmony Haven: Children's Books for Big Feelings and Coping Skills - where imagination meets emotional learning through stories of co-regulation, compassion, and growth.

Autor

Kim Harvey-Keddy is a dedicated Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Practitioner, published author, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent families. As co-founder of Inner Harmony Haven alongside her husband, Simon, she brings together professional expertise and lived experience to support families with warmth and insight.A mother of two neurodivergent adults, Kim has walked the complex path of diagnoses, education systems, and specialist appointments. During this journey she often felt helpless, wishing for practical tools to use at home in the moments her children needed her most. These experiences inspired her to create children's books that not only support emotional regulation, but also help young readers identify challenges, understand their traits, and feel grounded, acknowledged, and understood.Through Inner Harmony Haven, Kim is committed to empowering neurodivergent families-both parents and children. She teaches mindfulness, self-acceptance, and emotional regulation, blending creative arts therapy with practical strategies. Her approach provides families with tools to build resilience, restore balance, and create stronger connections in daily life.With a Bachelor of Applied Management, an Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management, and Certification in Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy, Kim combines knowledge of management with deep emotional insight. Her mission is to ensure that no parent feels alone, and that every child has access to the strategies and support they need to thrive.For more about her books and resources, visit www.innerharmonyhaven.com

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Inner Harmony Haven Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 50
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 216mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 166g
• ISBN-13: 9781923574076
• ISBN-10: 1923574078
• Artikelnr.: 75817399