Press Reviews

• Kim S Golding, CBE, Clinical psychologist, DDP trainer and author

  This is a perfect addition to the Riley the Brave's Adventures series. The concepts are easy to understand, illustrated through words and pictures alongside the engaging activities.

• Kim Gameroz, MA Ed, SEL and Educational Consultant SELebrate Good Times

  This is the perfect resource for counselors, educators, and parents to support the social and emotional learning of all our students and children. The language and visuals are easy to understand which makes implementation quick and effective.

• Kristin Berry, The Honestly Adoption Company

  This book is amazing! It's ideal for therapists and parents alike. The exercises are engaging, creative and fun. Best of all, children and their grownups will learn and grow together.

• Mike Berry, author of Securely Attached: How Understanding Childhood Trauma Will Transform Your Parenting

  When it comes to understanding big feelings that come from trauma, Jessica Sinarski deserves your full attention! The Riley The Brave's Big Feelings Activity Workbook highlights this and then some. This is a valuable resource to help both caregivers and professionals gain transformational insight into trauma behaviors and successfully build connections with them that will last a lifetime.

• Kendra Morris-Jacobson, Director of Oregon Programs.

  What a positively epic companion primer to the Riley the Brave series! If you're looking for ready-to-use, trauma-aware tools for kids, this is the guide to grab.

• Meg Garey, LPCMH, Executive Director, A Better Chance for Our Children

  This activity book has everything you are looking for! It provides a great introduction for professionals and is easy to navigate. It is versatile, so you can use it in a variety of ways with a variety of children. Most importantly, the activities will help to empower children by building their emotional and body awareness.

• Gabi Garcia, author of Listening To My Body

  What an outstanding, comprehensive and thorough activity book! It's a go-to resource for parents and caregivers with accessible trauma-informed activities which engage and gently guide children toward a compassionate understanding of themselves and their big feelings.

• Vanessa Green Allen, MEd., NBCT, author of Me and My Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Understanding and Expressing Themselves

  In this relevant and kid-friendly workbook featuring Riley the Brave, Jessica Sinarski skilfully provides important tools and encouragement to help children navigate their big feelings by using their "upstairs brain power" to stay calm and in control.

• Jaclyn Durant, MSW, LCSW

  This is the first activity book that is thorough AND attainable. Usually, I have to set activity books aside and supplement with other materials or the social work skills/tools I have. This activity book helps children understand the big feelings they have, the brain science behind those feelings, and provides activities to support those lessons. As a social worker and mother, I find this resource invaluable!