Healing Days

By Susan Farber Straus, PhD
Illustrated by Maria Bogade

Healing Days follows four children as they learn to understand and cope with their experiences after something frightening or traumatic has happened. Through accessible language and gentle illustrations, the book helps children recognize that difficult thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be normal responses to trauma.

The book introduces practical strategies children can use to feel safer, calmer, and more confident while reinforcing that support is available and healing is possible. It is designed to be read with a parent, caregiver, or therapist and includes additional guidance and resources for adults.