Description
Support Adopted Children and Adopted Pets in Overcoming Trauma
"A touching tale flawlessly told." BEST BOOKS OF 2022, Kirkus Star - Kirkus Reviews
Argo and Me is a heartwarming story about a puppy and a child who have each had multiple homes and tough times. Together, with the help of family, they figure out what scares them, they learn that they are lovable, and they find safety and home.
The story shows how fear and mistrust can be overcome when others provide support by acknowledging past experiences, understanding fears and trauma-related reactions, and fostering new learning about emotions and safety in relationships.
"Families and therapists will find that the book helps start important conversations about times when children may have felt scared, how this may affect them, and ways that grown-ups can help them feel safe and loved... Ultimately this touching tale speaks volumes about overcoming trauma and the value of family -- in all its many forms." - BookLife Reviews, Editors Pick
Key Themes:
• Understanding trauma-related fears and reactions
• Building trust in relationships
• New learning about anger and other feelings
• The importance of supportive relationships in fostering emotional growth and healing
The book may be especially helpful for children who...
• Have experienced very stressful or traumatic experiences
• Have been involved with the foster care system whether they currently reside with their birth parents or foster parents
• Have been adopted
• Have friends or family members who have been through tough times
French Version: Argo et moi
Spanish Version: Ago y Yo
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