Dash's Broken Heart: A children's book about coping with divorce - Paperback

by Josephine Whalen (Author)

Dash is no ordinary rabbit. He is dealing with a lot of complicated feelings at a very young age. One day, his life is perfect, and the next day, his parents decide to tell him that they are getting a divorce. Dash feels heartbroken inside. Don't his parents understand that he will always feel this way? In this book, Dash learns how to mend his broken heart and cope with his very painful feelings. In the end, he realizes that his parents love is something he can always count on.

Author Biography

Dr. Josephine Whalen is a clinical psychologist who received her undergraduate degree at New York University and her doctoral training at Yeshiva University. After graduating, she joined a private practice in New Jersey, where she practiced for ten years with a focus on children and adolescents. Dr. Whalen currently practices in Florida where she has received training as a Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator. She has also been an expert guest on " Divorce Talk", a Florida-based radio talk show, which is hosted by family law attorneys. During the course of her career, Dr. Whalen has worked with many children experiencing feelings of loss, sadness, and confusion due to a divorce. She wrote this book to help children articulate their feelings during this chaotic time in their lives. You can contact Dr. Whalen at www.jowhalen.com. She is currently working on another book about Dash, titled "Dash's Angry Day," to help children understand and manage their own anger.