Finding My Voice Through Counseling!

Sometimes big feelings are hard to talk about-until you find your voice.

Finding My Voice Through Counseling is a gentle and empowering picture book for children ages 5-10, especially those in military families. The story follows a young Black child who feels weighed down by sadness, worry, and confusion after a parent's deployment. With the help of a caring counselor, the child learns that talking about feelings, drawing pictures, and sharing stories can bring comfort and strength.

Through warm illustrations and affirming words, this book shows children that counseling is a safe place where their voices matter. A valuable resource for parents, teachers, and therapists, Finding My Voice Through Counseling helps kids understand that healing begins when they are heard.
Themes & Takeaways

• Counseling is safe and supportive - not scary.

• Talking about feelings is powerful - children's voices matter.

• Healthy coping skills - breathing, drawing, sharing, journaling.

• Representation - Black child protagonist, military family context.

• Hopeful message - healing begins when we are heard.