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by Catherine B. Witmer (Author)
The purpose of this faith-based book is to help children who have suffered physical and emotional trauma, whether in their homes, violent surroundings, or through war or disaster. This book tells the story of four hedgehogs and their struggles with self-esteem, anger, grief, fear and worry. Each hedgehog learns how their Maker can help them in their struggles. The characters are also given other coping mechanisms they can use to help them. At the end of each story there are different activities the reader can complete to help assist them in whatever struggle they may be facing. The book includes notes for parents and caregivers to help the reader with the activities. Recommended ages 6 and up.
Author Biography
The author, Catherine Witmer, is a licensed therapist who worked in a residential treatment facility for over 10 years helping teenage girls and their families, and is currently the Director of Counseling for Care Corps International, a faith based trauma care organization. She became a stay- at- home mom in 2012 to help take care of her daughter with Down Syndrome. She always wanted to write a children's book and recalled a time in her counseling work when she made up a story about a hedgehog that struggled with anger, and she asked a client to try what the hedgehog did. This approach made an impact in the life of the client.
