Sophie is on a mission to help children understand and navigate the complexities of emotions and neurodiversity. Through fun, engaging stories and lovable characters, Sophie will teach kids about emotional resilience, self-confidence, and the power of understanding their own unique minds.
Join Sophie and her rescue animal friends on this heart warming adventure, and discover how every child can embrace their individuality with love and courage.
Sophie the Comfort Dog is more than just a storybook. It's a comprehensive toolkit designed to help children build emotional resilience, understand their unique brains, and navigate complex feelings like anxiety, fear, and self-doubt.
Included with each story are carefully crafted lesson plans specifically tailored for teachers, counselors, and parents. These lesson plans dive deep into essential emotional and psychological topics, such as:
Each lesson plan is packed with practical tips, discussion prompts, and hands-on activities to ensure the book’s messages resonate with kids in classrooms, therapy settings, and homes alike
Sophie the Comfort Dog is the result of years of experience and dedication to supporting children’s emotional and mental health, crafted by Misty Bonta, Licensed Educational Psychologist, and Frances Beckman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Together, Misty and Frances bring over 50 years of combined experience in both clinical and educational settings to this work.
Their expertise spans across neuropsychology, trauma, anxiety, and educational psychology,
ensuring that every lesson plan in the book is grounded in evidence-based strategies and real-
world applications.
