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Book Resources
for Parents & Families

At Rise, we know growth doesn't only take place in the virtual therapy room. That is why we have curated a list of books to foster well-being and support you as you navigate these topics with your children and family members.

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Books on Grief

The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story About the Loss of a Pet

I'll Be Your Friend Forever: A Heartfelt Message From Across the Rainbow Bridge

By: Patrice Karst

By: Amulya Veldanda Vadali

The Memory Box: A book about grief

Everywhere, Still: A Book about Loss, Grief, and the Way Love Continues

By: Joanna Rowland

By: M. H. Clark

Books on Trauma

Healing Days: A Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma

By: Susan Farber Straus

You Weren't With Me

By: Chandra Ghosh Ippen

A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma

By: Margaret M. Holmes

Kids Need to Be Safe: A Book for Children in Foster Care

By: Julie Nelson

Want more children's book resources that center around neurodivergence, disability, illness, or culture? My FREE reading list with those recommendations will be coming soon!

Jane Bazz