Clearwater Therapy Books

Clearwater Therapy Books For the past 30 years, as a therapist, I've worked with children and families from a trauma and attachment framework.

I've used my experience and knowledge to write books I would have liked to have had over the years as tools to educate and support.

09/25/2025

Big changes at home can feel overwhelming—for people and pets alike.

In Cheeto and Klaus, Shelley shares a story about how two young cats join a new family after experiencing neglect. But with two cats already in the house, everyone wonders: is there really room for more?

Through ups and downs, this story gently shows how families adjust, struggle, and grow—reminding us that love and patience can make space for new beginnings. 💕This story is beatifully illlustrated by Emily Schieve.

Cheeto and Klaus will be available soon for purchase on clearwatertherapybooks.com and on Amazon.

09/18/2025

Learning to trust again can be scary—especially after loss.

In Olive the Scaredy Cat, Shelley introduces us to Olive, a tiny kitten who has to leave her family and move into a new home with Katie. At first, Olive feels frightened and unsure, but with patience and kindness, she slowly learns that it’s safe to belong again.

This heartwarming story helps children understand loss, attachment, and the healing power of love. 💕 This story is beautifully illustrated by Emily Schieve.

Olive the Scaredy Cat will be available soon for purchase on clearwatertherapybooks.com and on Amazon.

09/10/2025

Understanding addiction is complex and hard for young children.

In Ketchup Chips, Shelley reads the story of Wyatt, a young boy trying to understand his mom’s addiction.

With the help of a caring therapist, Wyatt learns to name his big feelings and see how addiction affects others too.

This honest story helps kids feel seen—and reminds us that healing begins with understanding. 💛 This story is beautifully illustrated by Skyler Langendoen.

Ketchup Chips is available for purchase at clearwatertherapybooks.com and on Amazon.

07/15/2025

Talking about abuse is never easy—but stories like Samantha’s can help start the conversation.

In Scram, Shelley reads the story of Samantha, a young girl learning to understand and heal after experiencing sexual abuse.

With the help of a caring therapist, she begins to understand her feelings and take steps toward healing.

This powerful story offers hope, showing young readers they’re not alone—and that healing is possible. This story is beautifully illustrated by Skyler Langendoen.

Scram is available for purchase at clearwatertherapybooks.com and on Amazon.

06/24/2025

Sometimes, when we feel a little empty inside, we reach for anything that might make us feel whole again.

In Just One Cookie, Shelley reads the story of a little girl who learns that what she really needs isn’t more treats… it’s love, safety, and connection. 🍪💛

A gentle reminder that sometimes, what we’re truly hungry for can’t be found on a plate. This story is beautifully illustrated by Caroline Marion.

Just one Cookie is available for purchase at clearwatertherapybooks.com and on Amazon.

06/13/2025

For 30 years, I’ve worked as a therapist with children and families in rural Alberta, learning so much about resilience and the power of stories to heal.💛

I’m now writing the books I always wished I had— stories to help kids feel seen, understood, and less alone, and to support the adults who walk with them.

My hope? To spark healing, reduce shame, and open up honest conversations—one story at a time.

Cheeto and Klaus is a story about families going through big changes such as bringing in foster children or adopted chil...
03/01/2025

Cheeto and Klaus is a story about families going through big changes such as bringing in foster children or adopted children and how it can affect each family member quite differently. This is a book that can be used as a tool to open up discussions amongst family members, validate all of the different feelings that are a part of such big family changes, and help children see themselves in the variety of characters in the story.

Cheeto and Klaus is a story about love, patience, and what it means to grow as a family—no matter how many paws are under your roof. It is a reminder that such transitions don’t always go smoothly.

Emilie Schieve’s beautiful drawings guide us through this family’s story, connecting us to the many characters.

Follow along through the ups and downs as the family learns something beautiful: no matter how big the change or how messy the journey, there’s always room in the heart and home for one more.

Cheeto and Klaus will be available soon for purchase on clearwatertherapybooks.com and on Amazon.

Olive the Scaredy Cat is a story about difficulties with attachment. When we have been hurt, feel betrayed or abandoned...
02/27/2025

Olive the Scaredy Cat is a story about difficulties with attachment. When we have been hurt, feel betrayed or abandoned, or experienced significant loss, it can be challenging to take the risk of being in someone else’s care again. Olive is a sweet little cat who loses her furry family and comes into the care of a very different family.

This is a heartwarming story about loss, healing, and the power of attachment. Olive’s journey reminds us that it’s never too late to open our hearts and feel safe again.

Join Olive on her path to trust, and see how love and patience can heal even the most uncertain hearts. Emilie Schieve’s beautiful illustrations guide us through Olive’s story.

Olive the Scaredy Cat will be available soon for purchase on clearwatertherapybooks.com and on Amazon.

Sometimes kids who have experienced tough early years or childhood trauma may struggle with feeling like they never have...
02/17/2025

Sometimes kids who have experienced tough early years or childhood trauma may struggle with feeling like they never have enough.

It could be attention, toys, time, or even food—leading to demanding behavior and a sense that nothing satisfies them. Unfortunately it can also cause people to emotionally distance themselves from the child, feeling like they are failing the child and a disappointment, leaving the child feeling more alone and confused. Just One Cookie can spark conversations about these empty feelings—are they about needing more cookies, or a moment of connection?

This beautifully illustrated story by Caroline Marion shows that healing often comes not from things, but from connection, care, and a sense of belonging.

Just one Cookie is available for purchase at clearwatertherapybooks.com and on Amazon.

Ketchup Chips tells the story of a young boy, Wyatt, who is trying to understand his mother’s addictions. With the suppo...
02/14/2025

Ketchup Chips tells the story of a young boy, Wyatt, who is trying to understand his mother’s addictions. With the support of a sympathetic adult, Ketchup Chips is a book to be read with young people who are trying to understand addiction.

When Wyatt’s emotions get too big for him to manage, he goes to see Wendy, a children’s therapist. She helps Wyatt to understand addiction better and the big feelings that he experiences. Wyatt also discovers how addiction can impact other children, allowing young readers to recognize themselves and their responses to addiction in the story.

Addiction is a tough topic, especially for kids, but Wyatt’s journey reminds us all that understanding, healing, and love are possible.

Skyler Langendoen’s beautiful illustrations help us connect to Wyatt ‘s struggles and victories.

Join Wyatt as he navigates the ups and downs, learning how to manage his emotions and better understand the challenges of addiction.

Ketchup Chips is available for purchase at clearwatertherapybooks.com and on Amazon.

Scram tells the story of a young girl, Samantha, who has been the victim of sexual abuse. With the support of a sympathe...
02/13/2025

Scram tells the story of a young girl, Samantha, who has been the victim of sexual abuse. With the support of a sympathetic adult, Scram is a book to be read with young people who have been affected by child sexual abuse.

Scram highlights the difficult feelings Samantha experienced during and after the abuse and her struggle to come forward to talk about it. With the help of her therapist, Wendy, Samantha begins to understand her feelings and reactions to the abuse, she also learns how child sexual abuse may affect other children. As Samantha understands her feelings, young readers affected by abuse can see their own reactions reflected in her story. Skyler Langendoen’s beautiful illustrations bring the story to life with emotion and feeling crafted into each drawing.

Scram is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, understanding and support can help children process trauma, find their voice, and reclaim their joy.
For those who have ever struggled with similar experiences or supported someone who has, Samantha’s journey will resonate deeply. It’s a story of resilience, healing, and the power of therapy and family in the face of trauma.

Scram is available for purchase at clearwatertherapybooks.com and on Amazon.

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