It can be really hard to let go of upset feelings. But when we carry around our upsets, they can get in the way of all the fun things we’d really like to do. In The Boy with the Heavy Suitcase, a boy carries around a suitcase full of upsets—until his friend helps him figure out a better way to handle them.
“The Boy with the Heavy Suitcase succinctly conveys the powerful impact of trauma on mental health and behavior.”
—Dr. Stephen Porges, author of The Polyvagal Theory
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"This short but insightful story will get you thinking, regardless of your age. It did me!"
—Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., Originator of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
What readers are saying:
“This illustrated parable is so helpful in teaching kids how to reframe and, ultimately, let go of their “baggage.” It’s also a nice reminder for adults, too. Really well done and the illustrations are lovely.”
“Ms Kane takes the abstract concept of the hurt we “carry” with us and uses the metaphor of the suitcase to dramatize our power to accept or reject those inheritances which we do not want to hold or keep. Conveyed with simple words and realistic, appealing illustrations, both adults and children will appreciate this creative and sensitive book.”