Sam Feels Better Now: An Interactive Story for Children
Published by: Loving Healing Press
Illustrations by: Kevin Scott Collier
“Sam Feels Better Now: An Interactive Story for Children” began as a project for a traumatology course taught by Dr. Greg and Dr. Cathy Brack at Georgia State University. It incorporates elements of trauma therapy, as well as play and expressive therapies to assist children in working through crisis situations, traumatic events, and grief by helping the character, Sam to feel better after his own difficult situation.
Endorsements:
“This beautiful little picture book is the
ideal guide for a series of therapy ses-
sions that will focus the child’s atten-
tion on positives and help to deal with
the traumatic memories”
Bob Rich, PhD.
AnxietySndDepression-help.com
Sam Feels Better Now” provides the child and therapist a safe
metaphor for exploring trauma issues. The story teaches chil-
dren that coming to therapy can be a good thing.”
JoAnna White, Ed.D., Professor and Chair
Departmentof Counseling and Psychological Services,
Georgia State University
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Sam Feels Better Now! An Interactive Story for Children