SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Author Michelle MCCowan Smith releases a bold and honest guidebook that helps educators, parents, and counselors to inspire positive thinking and help navigate tough experiences and tough feelings in children’s minds. 

The book “Timeless Healing Trauma Informed Care Handbook: Guide to Using Social Emotional Learning Stories for Children is designed to be used in therapy for young children and functions as an excellent source for those who experienced trauma. It is sensitive, empowering, and beautifully illustrated by Alexander M. Lewis It helps children deal with trauma, grief, and fear but will also guide parents, and educators with children when you are at a loss for words. 

Smith writes a collection of empathically reflective stories told from the perspective of young children. It is aimed at validating the reader’s experiences and feelings which helps in reducing the feeling of shame and isolation. It is also meant to be used by parents and teachers to facilitate the child’s verbalization of their feelings and experiences.  

Moreover, the author creates engaging stories for children which will help them feel less alone as they see a character dealing with the same issues they face. Fans of this book will adore stories about empowerment and healing with the story of “The Butterfly and the Spider”, or “The Fox and the Prickly Burr”, among others. 

For those experiencing social problems with peers, the story of “The Child in the Orphanage” may catch your attention or stories that will help explain abusive parents with “The Kingdom by The Sea.” 

Both Smith and Lewis’s poignant storytelling tackles every subject of trauma with grace and compassion, fostering empathy and understanding for those affected by such conditions. 

“Timeless Healing Trauma Informed Care Handbook: Guide to Using Social Emotional Learning Stories for Children” 

By Michelle Smith 

Kindle | $9.95 

Paperback | $19.95 | 979-8393426934 

Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online book retailers 

https://amzn.to/3NSiaBJ 

About the Author 

Michelle McCowan-Smith, B.A. Behavioral Science; M.A. Counseling Psychology; M.S. Educational Psychology, & PPS Credential for School Psychology) has been on a lifetime journey of solidifying her purpose for life through self-assessment research, ad being mindful to remaining teachable.  She has been married to an amazing man for 27  years, who has embraced her and been the foundation for her choosing to use her gifts and knowledge to “Make a Difference” in our communities. Michelle’s vision is to stand in the gap as a provider of supportive services for individuals and families that are marginalized and disenfranchised.  Establishing unity in the community with divine right action. 

Michelle McCowan-Smith was Crowned Mrs. America’s Regal Ambassador Virtuous Woman—in 2022 (forever-Queen).

Michelle’s goals include building a legacy for her (3) children, (13) grandchildren, and (3) great grandchildren, as well as helping families come together in unity & mentorship for divine right action by sharing her vision for the divine foresight into schools across the country.