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Gabi Garcia

    Gabi Garcia, a licensed professional counselor and former teacher, believes that empowering children to tune into and trust their bodies is a lifelong gift. With over 15 years of experience as a therapist in various settings, she now works as a school counselor. Garcia embraces the idea that we teach what we most need to learn, finding her own days are better when she listens to her body. Her work is dedicated to strengthening children's connection to their physical selves.

    Amaya's Anger
    Listening with My Heart
    Mateo Finds His Wow
    We Are All Connected
    Find Your Calm
    Listening to My Body
    • 2023

      Sometimes I Need...

      Helping kids care for their hearts, minds & bodies

      Emphasizing the importance of emotional self-regulation, this book guides children in recognizing, articulating, and fulfilling their needs. It provides practical strategies and insights that empower young readers to navigate their emotions effectively, fostering healthier communication and emotional awareness. Through engaging methods, it aims to equip children with the tools necessary for personal growth and emotional intelligence.

      Sometimes I Need...
    • 2022

      Exploring the theme of joy, the book illustrates how dogs embody happiness and teach valuable lessons about living in the moment. Through heartwarming stories and insights, it highlights the simple pleasures and unconditional love that dogs bring to our lives, encouraging readers to embrace joy in their own experiences.

      Finding Joy
    • 2022

      We Are All Connected

      Taking care of each other & the earth

      • 36 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This lyrical picture book features vibrant illustrations that bring to life themes of empathy, understanding, and respect. It invites readers to explore the importance of these values through engaging visuals and poetic text, making it a delightful and meaningful experience for both children and adults.

      We Are All Connected
    • 2021

      Amaya's Anger

      A Mindful Understanding of Strong Emotions

      Amaya is a young girl struggling with her emotions, displaying her frustration both at school and at home. Her scowls and grumbles reflect a deeper turmoil, hinting at challenges she faces in her daily life. The narrative likely explores her journey towards understanding and managing her feelings, providing insight into the complexities of childhood emotions and the impact they have on her relationships and environment.

      Amaya's Anger
    • 2020

      Find Your Calm

      A Mindful Approach To Relieve Anxiety and Grow Your Bravery

      • 36 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Anxiety is portrayed as a formidable force that can strike unexpectedly, leaving individuals feeling overwhelmed. The book delves into the nature of anxiety, exploring its sudden onset and the impact it has on daily life. Through insights and strategies, it aims to empower readers to understand and manage their anxiety effectively.

      Find Your Calm
    • 2020

      Mateo Finds His Wow

      A Story of Wonder and Gratitude

      Exploring the transformative power of gratitude, this book delves into how cultivating a grateful mindset can enhance overall well-being and foster positive relationships. It offers practical tips and exercises to help readers incorporate gratitude into their daily lives, ultimately leading to greater happiness and fulfillment. Through inspiring anecdotes and research-backed insights, the author illustrates how an attitude of gratitude can change perspectives and create a more positive outlook on life.

      Mateo Finds His Wow
    • 2019

      Listening to My Body

      • 34 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      "Listening to My Body is an engaging and interactive picture book that introduces children to the practice of paying attention to their bodies. Through a combination of story, and simple experiential activities, it guides them through the process of noticing and naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them so that they can build on their capacity to engage mindfully, self-regulate and develop a deeper sense of well-being."--

      Listening to My Body
    • 2018

      Listening with My Heart

      • 36 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.0(15)Add rating

      When Esperanza finds a heart-shaped rock, she sees it as a reminder to spread kindness and love in the world. But when the school play doesn't go the way she'd imagined, will she remember to give it to herself?Listening with My Heart reminds us of the importance of being friends to ourselves! A beautifully illustrated book that touches on the universal themes of friendship, empathy and self-acceptance.A wonderful addition to any home or school library! Includes kid-friendly self-compassion and mindfulness exercises.

      Listening with My Heart