Blue Heron and Friends

About the Book

The Blue Heron Books are designed to help children cope successfully with critical personal and social issues. Volume II contains three short stories that focus on topics such as parental substance abuse, child services involvement, poor anger control, qualities of friendship, sharing, low self-esteem and self-image, and self abusive behaviors. There is a worksheet following each short story to assist with processing these difficult topics with children. The books can be utilized as an intervention, prevention, or an educational tool. They are primarily designed for children the ages of 5-12, but can be enjoyed and utilized by all ages.

About the Author

Erika Johnson has a masters degree in social work, is a licensed clinical social worker, and a licensed addictions counselor in the state of Indiana. She is currently working as a supervising therapist for a home based agency that works with children and families. She has previously worked in foster care and outpatient mental health services. She is also a licensed foster parent. Erika is a strong believer that story telling can be a powerful tool for educating, for preventing, and for healing children from trauma.